Rousseau R5AEC-5817 Heavy-Duty 14-Drawer Modular Storage Cabinet

The Rousseau R5AEC-5817 is engineered for industrial operations that require maximum organization, extreme durability, and fast access to tools, hardware, and precision components. With fourteen full-extension, heavy-duty drawers, this cabinet provides one of the highest storage densities in Rousseau’s modular lineup. It’s built for environments where efficiency, accuracy, and workspace optimization directly impact productivity and profitability.

Constructed from thick-gauge welded steel, the R5AEC-5817 is built to thrive in machine shops, aerospace facilities, fabrication floors, maintenance departments, and high-volume production lines. Every drawer opens 100%, offering complete visibility and eliminating blind storage zones. Rousseau’s industry-leading drawer-slide mechanism, backed by a lifetime warranty, guarantees smooth, reliable performance under heavy loads day after day.

Suppose your facility is implementing Lean/5S, expanding its tool-control systems, or upgrading workstation organization. In that case, the R5AEC-5817 offers professional-grade durability, flexibility, and long-term ROI in a single, space-saving cabinet.

Specifications
♦  Size: 36" wide x 18" deep x 60" high.
♦  (6) 3" tall drawers with 24 compartments per drawer
♦  (6) 4" tall drawers with 24 compartments per drawer
♦  (2) 6" tall drawers with 8 compartments per drawer
♦  Each heavy-duty modular drawer has 100% access to drawer contents
♦  400-pound capacity per drawer.
♦  Base Options: 2" high base designed for moving the cabinet from the front with a forklift. Front cover plate included.  Optional 4" high base designed for moving the cabinet from the front or side with a forklift or from the front with a pallet-jack.  Front cover plate included.  Includes a recessed kick plate in the cabinet's center, allowing the user to stand closer to the cabinet. 
♦ Designed to enable users to anchor cabinets to the floor. 
♦  Price includes locks(s) on cabinet housing.
♦  Cabinet Weight:  632 pounds. 

   Lifetime warranty on our modular drawer rolling mechanism

Key Benefits:
✅ Superior Durability – Independently tested and ranked as the most durable modular drawer on the market, with a lifetime warranty on the rolling mechanism.
✅ High Weight Capacity – Each drawer holds up to 400 pounds, making it ideal for storing heavy tools, equipment, or industrial supplies.
✅ Full Access – Drawers open 100%, allowing easy access to stored items without obstruction.
✅ Customizable Storage – Compatible with various accessories and compartments that can be rearranged to fit organizational needs.
✅ Secure & Anchorable – Includes built-in locks and is designed to be anchored to the floor for added security and stability.

Typical Uses
♦  Manufacturing & Production – organized storage for tooling, fixtures, hardware, and assembly components.
♦  Machine Shops – ideal for storing cutting tools, gauges, calipers, inserts, and machining accessories.
♦  Automotive & Fleet Maintenance – secure storage for diagnostic tools, hand tools, and repair equipment.
♦  Aerospace & Defense – high-density storage for precision instruments, fasteners, and sensitive components.
♦  Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) – an efficient organization for parts, supplies, and repair tools.
♦  Fabrication Shops – storage for specialty tools, clamps, welding accessories, and hardware.
♦  Warehousing & Distribution – parts organization for inventory, kitting, and workflow stations.

Useable Drawer Clearance

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