Battle of the Cupboards

Posted on June 6th 2022 by Paul Ellis - Marketing & Business Development Manager.

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Within our wide range of Workplace Storage and Equipment products is our selection of Cupboards. Our First Aid Cupboards and First Aid Security Cupboards are the perfect storage solution for the workplace and are designed to meet a wide range of first aid requirements.
But which of these two products is the right choice for you, how do you know which is best?!
In our Battle of the Cupboards feature two of our products face each other.

In the Blue corner we have our standard First Aid Cupboard and in the Red corner our First Aid Security Cupboard. How do they compare and which is best to suit your needs?

There’s only one way to find out….. FIGHT!

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1) Cupboard Construction

FIRST AID CUPBOARD
0.7mm mild steel, pop-riveted carcass construction.

FIRST AID SECURITY CUPBOARD
1.2mm mild steel, seam-welded carcass construction.

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2) Locking

FIRST AID CUPBOARD
2-point locking mechanism.

FIRST AID SECURITY CUPBOARD
Seven lever lock and an anti-pick locking mechanism.

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3) Shelving

FIRST AID CUPBOARDS
Rust-resisting galvanised shelves have a UDL of 50kg.

FIRST AID SECURITY CUPBOARDS
Rust-resisting galvanised shelves have a UDL of 140kg.

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4) Cupboard Door

FIRST AID CUPBOARDS
0.9mm mild steel. A stiffener is spot welded vertically in the centre of the door with 2 1/2″ butt hinges spot welded to the door.

FIRST AID SECURITY CUPBOARDS
Full length piano hinges with concealed fixings to prevent forced entry.


So which First Aid Cupboard is the winner?

Let’s declare this Battle of the Cupboards a draw!
Both products are ideal for many different conditions and environments, so depending on the needs of your workplace both the Standard and Security First Aid Cupboards provide the perfect solution.
All you need to do is select the right product for you.

Don’t worry we are here to help. Get in touch with our knowledgeable sales team
who will guide you to make the best decision for your workplace.

Click the links below to take a closer look at these cupboards and view our full range of products.

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Standard First Aid Cupboard

Our standard First aid Cupboards are manufactured from high-quality steel with instantly recognisable identification symbols and a clean white powder-coated finish. They are designed to meet a wide range of first aid requirements.

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Security First Aid Cupboard

These heavy-duty fully welded First Aid Storage Cupboards are manufactured to withstand an incredible amount of wear and tear. They are designed to meet a wide range of first aid requirements within the workplace and have high-security features.


Further Reading

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Cupboards

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QMP’s First Aid Cupboards Range

Battle of
the Benches

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