How does the anti-tip mechanism on a vertical file cabinet work?

The anti-tip mechanism is an interlock built into the drawer frame that physically prevents a second drawer from opening when one is already extended. This matters because a fully loaded open drawer shifts the cabinet’s center of gravity significantly forward — two open drawers at once can topple a tall cabinet. Never defeat or bypass this mechanism, and look for it as a standard feature on any 4-drawer cabinet you purchase. Browse options at FindOfficeFurniture.com or call 888-719-4960 to talk through your setup.