SteelStorage Cabinets

Yes — for storing IBCs, drums or cylinders containing oils, chemicals or other liquids, a bunded sump base is essential to contain leaks or spills and prevent ground contamination. As a guide, the sump should hold at least 110% of the largest single container's capacity, or 25% of total stored volume if holding multiple containers, in line with standard environmental guidance. We size the sump to your specific stock when quoting, so let us know what you're storing.

This depends on how many IBCs or drums you need to store at once and whether you need clearance for a pallet truck or forklift access. Standard IBCs (1000 litre) typically need a cabinet footprint that allows safe manoeuvring plus the bunded sump beneath. Since every store is made to order, tell us your container sizes and quantities and we'll confirm the right dimensions for your site.

Steel storage cabinets are widely used for flammable liquids, oils and other hazardous chemicals, and can be specified with fire-rated construction to help meet COSHH and DSEAR requirements. Ventilation, spill containment and clear hazard signage are typically built in or added depending on what you're storing. Let us know the substances involved so we can recommend the right specification, including fire rating if required.

Yes, our steel cabinets are built to withstand exposure to weather and corrosive environments, making them suitable for outdoor yards and compounds as well as indoor stores. Most units need a firm, level, load-bearing surface such as concrete, but they don't require a special foundation beyond that. If ground conditions vary on your site, mention this when you enquire so we can advise accordingly.

As every unit is made to order, we offer a range of options including colour, internal lighting, temperature control, additional shelving and fire-rated construction. This means the cabinet can be tailored to suit specific stock, site conditions or company branding requirements. Simply outline what you need on our enquiry form and we'll put together a bespoke quotation.

Because each cabinet is manufactured to your specification rather than held as stock, lead times vary depending on size, complexity and any customisation such as fire rating or temperature control. We'll confirm an estimated delivery timeframe when we issue your quotation, so you can plan installation and compliance deadlines around it. Getting in touch early with your requirements helps us give you the most accurate timescale.