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discourage thieves, while ensuring all equipment is safe and conveniently stored for when it is needed.
The appropriate size of tool vault will depend on both the number of electricians on site and the amount and size of equipment they have. Electricians should also bear in mind how much space will be available for the tool vault so that it can be accommodated neatly. Even on larger sites, it may be more appropriate to use two or more smaller units than to locate everything centrally, depending on site layout and deployment of staff. Metal and Modular’s Tool Vault range is available in three sizes: large, medium and small, each with the option of two fixed and two castoring wheels for ease of positioning and a foot brake to prevent rolling. This ensures that contractors can select a tool vault or combination of units to suit site requirements and allows the tool vault to be manoeuvred to a convenient location on site or repositioned as the project progresses. As security is the main purpose of the unit, it should have a robust locking system. The medium and large Tool Vaults in the Metal and Modular range have key-operated fiver-lever deadlocks, specified to the British Standard, while the small Tool Vault has two fixed padlocks or
two Euro cylinder deadlocks . All three sizes have also been designed to safeguard against forced entry, with anti-theft doors that have double returns to prevent forced opening.
A number of additional safety and
convenience features have also been built into the Metal and Modular Tool Vault range. The lids are positively charged with gas springs to ensure the lid stays up when the unit is open, preventing any finger-trapping hazard. All three sizes also include an opening to allow cables to be fed into the unit to charge tools or mobile phones securely while the unit is locked. This has been included because theft of tools left unattended while charging is a common scenario.
Combined solution Not all site storage requirements are entirely related to security issues; sometimes there is a need to simply keep everything neat and tidy too. The Metal and Modular Small Tool vault includes a tray for small items like tape measures and screwdrivers, but the fittings cabinet is an ideal alternative for electrical contractors because it is designed for neat storage of small fittings, while providing a secure place to store high value items, such as tools. Just as robust as the Metal and Modular Tool
Vault range, with anti-theft doors and a robust locking system, the fittings cabinet includes shelves and removable storage trays, which are ideal for bolts, screws, connectors etc. This not only helps electricians find what they need quickly and easily, but also aids stock checking and a neat and tidy site. The lower shelf can be locked in an upright position to allow tools to be stored in the same unit, and the same clever design touches found in the tool vault range have been included, such as the cable opening for charging equipment while the unit is locked. No electrician would leave tools unattended in an open van, but unattended tools can be just as vulnerable on site. By discussing the tool vault options with their customers, electrical wholesalers can help them protect their businesses against too theft more effectively.
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