Locking file cabinet is a file cabinet that is equipped with locking system. It is done to help keep documents secure. However, sometimes the owners of locking file cabinet have to replace the lock due to lost key, or to prevent unauthorized access in an office setting. Luckily, it is not too difficult as you think to replace filling cabinet although you do not have the key.
First, open the cabinet drawer that is closest to the lock. Do not be worried although you do not have the key since most of the locks are gravity-based, so sometimes turning the cabinet upside down will allow you to open the drawer. Or you can drive a regular drill bit straight through the cylinder of the lock (the part where the key goes, but you should do that carefully to avoid damage to the locking file cabinet itself.
Second, install your lock to your locking file cabinet. Specific instructions may vary, but the general procedures are usually as follows. Place the key in the lock and make sure it is in the unlocked position. Insert the new lock into the opening and make sure that the keyway is upright and the cam (tailpiece) is pointing down.
Finally, make sure that the lock bolt on the back of the lock aligns properly with the locking mechanism in the locking file cabinet. Use your key to test the lock before closing the drawer. However, replacing the lock is not always the solution for lost key. Copy the numbers off the front of the lock and take them to a local locksmith, along with a photo of the lock are the other solution you can consider.
By the way, locking file cabinet is still the best solution for you who give priority to the safety and security. You will be surprised at how many locking file cabinets you can choose out there. Some of them are as following.
1. Executive Mobile Locking Filling Cabinet
This locking file cabinet combines clean, modern design with a heavy-duty industrial influence. Three drawers provide ample storage and organization potential, with the bottom file set on casters for easy mobility and access. A single lock can shut the two box drawers and the file drawer tight. The inset handles make the best use of space and give this file cabinet contemporary style with a retro twist.
Crafted from durable metal with a molded plastic top and finished in sleek silver, this locking file cabinet will bring a fresh and functional update to any office.
2. Locking Mobile Tub Filing Cabinet with Drawer Legal-Size
This locking file cabinet is constructed from durable steel and designed to hold legal-sized hanging files. Besides having top viewing design with fold back lid, it is fully assembled and has durable swiveling and two locking casters. For you who give priority in security and safety, this cabinet is equipped with convenient locking lower drawer with two keys and locking lid with two keys. Even, besides available in a variety of colors, this cabinet has GreenGuard certified for indoor air quality.
3. Riverside Woodlands Oak Locking Lateral File Cabinet
This locking file cabinet brings classic style to your home office. Finished on all sides, each panel of this cabinet is artfully framed in a recessed bead style. It is durably constructed of hardwood solids and veneers for a piece that will remain part of your home office for years to come.
With dimensions 34W x 21.38D x 30H inches, this locking file cabinet has two locking file drawers that feature ball-bearing guides and an adjustable file rail system that accommodates both letter- and legal-size hanging folders. The Canyon Oak finish and classic knobs ensure that this cabinet will complement any office décor.
Those three cabinets mentioned above is not the only locking file cabinet you can opt. There are still many cabinets available in the market, such as Extra Deep Mobile Tub filing Cabinet with Lock-Legal Size, 4 Tier Straight Shelf Locking File Cabinet, and many more.