When should I use a storage cabinet with a lock instead of a filing cabinet?

Storage cabinets (tall, shelf-based units with doors) and filing cabinets serve different purposes. Filing cabinets are optimized for paper — hanging folder rails, drawer slides, and the depth/width to accommodate folders efficiently. Lockable storage cabinets are better for: office supplies, equipment, binders and reference books, personal belongings, and any non-paper item that needs secure storage. If you're securing supplies, equipment, or a mix of paper and objects, a lockable storage cabinet makes more sense. If you're primarily managing and organizing paper files for retrieval, a filing cabinet is right. Many offices use both side by side. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries a wide range of lockable storage cabinets and filing cabinets — call 888-719-4960.