What is a transfer case or transfer file, and when should I use one?

A transfer file or transfer case is a rigid storage box (typically 12 inches wide, 10 inches tall, and 24 inches deep) designed to hold hanging folders from a filing cabinet. When active files become inactive but still need retention, they're transferred into transfer cases and moved to archive storage — a shelf, closet, or off-site warehouse. The cases protect the original folder structure and labels, making retrieval from archives much faster than sorting through banker's boxes. They stack cleanly on shelving. Good transfer cases are stackable, have labeling panels on the front and spine, and hold hanging folders with their original tabs intact. They're an important bridge between active filing cabinets and long-term archive storage. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.