Rousseau 36" R-Series Modular Drawer Cabinets

Selecting the Right Cabinet:
♦ Depth: 18" (R5AEC) vs. 24" (R5AEE): The 18" depth suits tighter aisle or workbench positions and lower-clearance environments. The 24" depth provides more drawer interior space for longer tools, larger fixtures, and items requiring additional front-to-back clearance. Both depths are 36" wide and share the same height and drawer configuration options across most of the lineup.
♦ Cabinet height: The 30" range suits workbench-height standalone use. The 32" height adds drawer positions while remaining under standard workbench height. The 40" and 46" heights deliver substantial drawer count in a full-height floor unit. The 60" models provide the highest drawer density per footprint, supporting up to 14 drawers in the deepest configurations.
♦ Drawer configuration: Shallow drawers (3" to 6" tall) suit small parts, fasteners, cutting tools, and gauges organized by type or size. Mid-depth drawers (7" to 10" tall) accommodate hand tools, meters, and boxed components. Deep drawers (12" to 14" tall) handle heavy or bulky items, large fixture sets, or stacked trays. Mixed configurations accommodate varied inventory in a single cabinet.
♦ Roll-out shelf: Select 60" models include a roll-out shelf providing an integrated pull-out work surface within the cabinet footprint. Useful in tool crib and inspection environments where a flat surface adjacent to the stored inventory improves workflow without requiring a separate workbench.
♦ Partitions: Models marked "Yes" include drawer divider partitions. Models marked "No" have open drawer interiors. Verify partition compatibility with the intended inventory before selecting a no-partition model if you need subdivided storage.
♦ Door section: Select models include a lower door section for enclosed bulk storage of larger items that do not fit in standard drawers.

The 36" series comes in two depths, 18" (R5AEC series) and 24" (R5AEE series), and in heights from 30" to 60". Depth drives your aisle requirement. Plan for the cabinet depth, plus the drawer projection, plus about 30" for a person to stand and work at the open drawer. The 18" depth is the better fit for tight aisles and lower-clearance areas, and the 24" depth gives each drawer more interior space.

Height changes how you use the cabinet. The 30" and 32" models sit at workbench height, while the 40" and 46" models are full-height floor units. At 60" the cabinet holds the most drawers, up to 14 on this page, but the top is above comfortable working height and is best used for staging. Select 24" deep models replace one drawer level with a shelf, and others add a lower door section for bulky items. Anchor any cabinet 46" or taller, and load heavy drawers low to reduce tipping risk. 

Where Commonly Used:
♦ Toolrooms and Tool Cribs: Maximum-width drawer storage for large cutting tool inventories, fixture sets, and heavy toolholders where the 36" drawer accommodates tool types and quantities that would require multiple narrower cabinets.
♦ Maintenance and MRO Departments: Full-height 60" floor cabinets consolidating a broad range of spare parts, components, electrical supplies, and maintenance hardware in a single organized unit.
♦ Fabrication and Welding Shops: Storage of welding accessories, layout tools, clamps, fixtures, and consumables in wide drawers that accommodate the larger, irregular shapes common in fabrication tooling.
♦ Fleet and Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Wide-format drawer storage for large wrenches, sockets, specialty tools, and diagnostic equipment used in heavy vehicle and equipment maintenance operations.
♦ Aerospace and Precision Manufacturing: Organized storage of inspection fixtures, gauges, specialty tooling, and program-specific tool sets in a cabinet that supports high tool counts without requiring multiple narrower units.
♦ Modular Workbench Systems: Integration as base or floor-standing cabinets in Rousseau modular workbench configurations, providing organized wide-drawer storage at or adjacent to the work surface.

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