Parent Metal Perforated Storage Cabinet

Parent Metal perforated storage cabinets bring together the all-welded steel construction, full-height piano hinges, and 3-point locking bars of the standard Parent Metal lineup with perforated steel doors that allow airflow and partial visibility into the cabinet interior. Contents can be seen in general terms through the perforations without opening the cabinet, and air circulates freely through the door panels to reduce humidity and odor buildup.

At 400 pounds per shelf, these cabinets carry twice the capacity of the Parent Metal acrylic-door visual cabinet (172-SGD/272-SGD series) and match the higher-capacity tier of the all-welded standard lineup. All models are 36" wide and 72" tall with 4 shelves. The depth selection (18" or 24") is the only variable between the two models.

Models and Specifications:

♦ 3172-SED, 36" wide x 18" deep x 72" high. 4 shelves. 400 pounds per shelf. Perforated steel doors. 3-point locking bars. Full-height piano hinges. Ships assembled.

♦ 3272-SED, 36" wide x 24" deep x 72" high. 4 shelves. 400 pounds per shelf. Perforated steel doors. 3-point locking bars. Full-height piano hinges. Ships assembled.

Selecting the Right Cabinet:

♦ Depth, 18" vs. 24", the 18"-deep 3172-SED minimizes front-to-back footprint for positions with limited clearance. The 24"-deep 3272-SED provides more interior room for deeper containers, bulkier supplies, and equipment that needs additional front-to-back space. Both models are identical in width, height, shelf count, capacity, door construction, and locking system.

♦ Perforated vs. solid-door Parent Metal: the standard Parent Metal all-welded cabinets (172-S and 272-S series) use solid steel doors and are available in a wider range of heights (42", 72", 78") and capacity tiers (200 and 400 pounds). The perforated models are 72" height only and 400 pounds per shelf only. Choose the perforated model when airflow and partial visibility are required at the 400-pound capacity level. Choose the standard solid-door model when neither airflow nor visibility is needed, or when a different height or a lower-capacity tier is required.

♦ Perforated vs. acrylic-door Parent Metal visual cabinet, the acrylic-door visual cabinet (172-SGD/272-SGD) provides full clear-panel visibility but only 200 pounds per shelf. The perforated cabinet provides partial visibility and airflow at 400 pounds per shelf. Choose the acrylic-door model when maximum visibility is the priority. Choose the perforated model when a higher shelf capacity and airflow are both needed.

♦ 36" wide only, the Parent Metal perforated lineup is limited to 36" wide models. Buyers needing perforated storage in 48" or wider widths should consider the Pucel perforated cabinet series (available up to 48" wide) or the Hallowell DuraTough vented series.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Maintenance and Facilities Supply Rooms: Perforated cabinets allow moisture from recently used cleaning supplies, damp rags, and equipment to dissipate rather than accumulate inside a sealed cabinet, while the 400-pound shelf capacity handles the weight of heavy industrial supplies and equipment.

♦ PPE and Safety Gear Storage: shared PPE and safety equipment that accumulates body moisture during use benefit from ventilated storage between shifts. The perforated doors allow gear to air out while the 3-point locking bars keep equipment secured and controlled.

♦ Tool Storage with Partial Accountability Visibility: The perforated panels allow a general confirmation of whether the cabinet appears fully stocked without requiring it to be opened, supporting quick shift-change accountability checks without the full transparency of a clear-panel cabinet.

♦ Schools and Vocational Facilities, custodial, maintenance, and shop storage in educational environments where both security and basic visibility are needed for periodic supervisor checks of equipment and supply levels.

♦ High-Humidity Industrial Areas, foundries, processing plants, and facilities with elevated ambient humidity benefit from perforated storage that allows the cabinet interior to equalize with the surrounding environment rather than trapping elevated moisture behind sealed steel doors.

CustomMHS is an authorized Parent Metal distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.