What drawing sizes are these cabinets designed to hold?

They are specifically dimensioned to accommodate standard 'A' series engineering drawings, primarily A0, A1, and A2 sizes without folding.

What materials are specified for the construction of the filing equipment?

They are typically manufactured from cold-rolled low carbon steel sheets (IS 513) or hot-rolled carbon steel sheets (IS 1079).

Are there provisions for surface protection?

Yes, the standard specifies proper degreasing, derusting (phosphating), and painting or powder coating to ensure durability and rust prevention.

IS 2695

: 1993

drawing filing equipment - Specification

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This standard specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, construction, and finish of equipment (such as flat-drawer cabinets and vertical filing cabinets) used for storing large engineering, architectural, and surveying drawings.

drawing filing equipment - Specification

Quick Reference Values

Standard paper sizes accommodatedA0, A1, A2

Typical sheet steel thickness for cabinet body0.8 mm (Minimum)

Typical sheet steel thickness for drawer parts0.6 mm (Minimum)

Practical Notes

With the transition to CAD and digital storage, large drawing filing equipment is primarily used for the archival of hardcopy 'As-Built' or statutorily approved drawings.

When procuring or placing these cabinets, ensure the internal drawer dimensions comfortably clear the intended 'A' series paper sizes (e.g., A0 is 841x1189 mm) to prevent curling and edge damage.

A fully loaded A0 flat-file cabinet holds thousands of large sheets of paper and becomes extremely heavy; verify the floor's dead load capacity before installation.