is the cabinet safe with only one drawer open at the time?
1002843
There is no definitive answer to this question as it is stated because there are too many variables. The file cabinet will not tip forward unless the closed drawer contains less weight than the open drawer and the open drawer is opened beyond a pivot point where gravitational forces on the open drawer exceed the combined weight of the closed drawer and the weight of the cabinet. I hope this convoluted response is comprehensible enough to answer your question.
1002844
My two drawers are both filed with files so if one is open, there is no problem with tipping. However if both are open, obviously it does tip.
1002845
You should make sure that heavier files are in the bottom drawer. To be safe, anchor cabinet to wall or piece of furniture next to it.
1002846
I have had no issue with this. The unit is stable whether the bottom or top drawer is open. Its low profile and depth seem to keep it stable.
1002847
No, I don't think so. If you have the top drawer full and the bottom drawer is lighter, then the cabinet will fall over. But I think that is the case with almost all filing cabinets. Even the heavy duty filing cabinets at my work fall over if the top drawers are heavy and the bottom are empty or lighter weight. It's a good and sturdy cabinet, not cheaply made.
1916378
If all the drawers are closed at the time the cabinet is locked, then all the drawers will be locked. However, if a drawer is open at the time the cabinet is locked, that drawer will remain unlocked and can be opened and closed.
520073
When fully open 5" of drawer remains inside the cabinet. I just measured it.
2124960
the drawers lock so only one at a time can be opened so if you do not close it all the way and try to open the other drawer it will not open...
516362
Another option is a normally closed micro-switch with a lever or hinge roller on it. mounted so the lever is moved by the side/top of the drawer. When the switched is used this way it takes minimal pressure for the switch to go to an open state. try Alliedelec.com
1334878
On ours the middle ones open and the lower drawer on each side opens. (Does not have cabinets like one pictured here)
229457
The lower drawer opens and closes if that's what you're asking. the upper compartment's lid is on a hinge and opens and shuts.
1165625
Hi Tami, there are 2 drawers, if you open one the other one is locked, so you never can open both drawers at the same time. But you do not have the opportunity to actually lock the drawers that nobody else can open it.Best regards,Gabriele
519757
No, the top drawer is the only drawer that has a locking mechanism. There is a safety feature that allows only one drawer to opened at a time.
1253116
I bought a double door cabinet and a single door w/drawer. They sit well together with about 1/16" slit on the top and very close between. So, not flush but very acceptable look. Yes, the doors open fully with no problem. I love our cabinets. Hope you will, too. =^..^= =^..^=
520072
That will happen with this model it opens little more than half way. That's to avoid tipping over when drawer is full. Hope this was helpful
256898
No. It is for fruit storage. It saves energy you just need to open the drawer instead of opening the big door for some fruit or small things.
1286830
One thing I absoluetly love about this particular file cabinet, is the safety feature with the drawers! You can only open one drawer at a time. The other one locks automatically. Because of this, I have not experienced any tipping of the cabinet.
1078193
There is a sliding arm in back that holds the drawers shut. So you can choose to have them locked or not.
1043463
The only thing I can think of besides a defect is this. With mine I have noticed that it is very easy to think you have the drawer COMPLETELY shut and it need to go in just a fraction more in order to catch the locking mechanism.
1021449
Yes. Easily.We are having some trouble with it. If you keep anything under the drawer - few coins, thick envelop, a pen, and put the drawer in and close it, it gets stuck. There isn't enough room under the drawer to put anything in.
2153352
Is the drawer hitting the edge of the cainet? Or maybe it has lost one of it's magnets or metal tabs for closure. Other than that, there is not much that can go wrong with it. Mine closes fine and I have not had that problem.