STORCO ADVERTORIAL

Faster installation with fastener-free lockers

There are countless ways a project can be delayed – from financing issues to delayed material delivery. That’s why Storco has been working on new products that cut down on manufacturing and installation time. The latest innovation in this area is the new Series 1000 Locker.

The locker has an updated design that delivers on both these goals. It was officially released at the annual SSAA Convention at the Gold Coast in November, where the locker received substantial interest from developers and facility owners alike.

The benefits for developers working on new sites are most apparent in the reduced installation times. With a frame that simply slots together, a team of skilled installers can assemble an entire wall of Series 1000 lockers in under an hour, dramatically cutting down installation time and getting new facilities operational sooner.

Owners and operators of existing sites can benefit as well. The simple design allows almost anyone to assemble a locker bank in minutes, allowing operators to take advantage of unused space and increase their net lettable area. Because the only fasteners used are in the door hinges, the entire locker comes with fewer parts and is easier to assemble than most flat-pack furniture. The Series 1000 locker comes in a standard capacity of 1m³, but custom capacities and dimensions are available. This means the lockers can be used in various circumstances, such as in facilities near ski resorts or banks of smaller lockers in high-traffic areas. An optional base that supports up to nine standard-sized lockers is also available. The base comes with levelling legs for added stability and tyne slots to allow whole banks of lockers to be quickly deployed or relocated. “Our investment in new plant equipment offers tremendous opportunities like this one,” says Storco Director Jonathan Layton. “This new locker design is the first in a series of improvements that refine our existing designs and open doors for entirely new product lines. It’s incredibly exciting to see what we can accomplish.” l

The lightweight design means the lockers can be redeployed throughout a facility, and highquality materials and an interlocking panel design affords stability, strength, and security where it counts. They come with Storco’s swing doors, which offer a fastenerfree face, a stainless-steel latch that supports overlocking, and the thickest swing door on the market. Storco’s mechanical draftsman, George Asarloglou, says the redesigned Series 1000 locker is about improving the entire end-toend experience. “Our new approach means the entire process is easier,” he says. “It covers everything from dramatic changes to streamline the manufacturing process to little things like not having to fiddle around looking for the right box of bolts.” “We’ve even managed to cut the manufacturing time right down from over an hour to just ten minutes per locker. All these tweaks add up to a product that makes everyone’s lives easier.” The Series 1000 locker is available to order now. For more information visit storco.com.au