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File Cabinet Locks

  • Which HON file cabinet lock kit do I need?

    HON File Cabinet Lock Kits (Vertical Files) We often receive questions about which HON file cabinet lock kit should be purchased. We are not able to reference Manufacturer model numbers to suggest whi...

  • Which Anderson Hickey Lock Kit Do I Need?

    Anderson Hickey File Cabinet Lock Kits (Vertical Files) We often receive questions about which Anderson Hickey file cabinet lock kit should be purchased. We are not able to reference Manufacturer mode...

  • Abus Filebar Instructions

    The Abus Filebar instructions should be included with each Filebar - look for a white label on each individual box.You may also review the instructions in PDF format from this web page:http://www.mrlo...

  • Can a newer HON file cabinet be converted to use the old style plunger lock?

    There is no special lock kit adapter to accomplish this, and the hole size in the cabinet is larger for the push-in/plunger style kit.However, you can make old style cabinet use the new style F24/F8 l...

  • File Cabinet Lock Kit Installation Instructions

    Lock Kit Installation Instructions Some lock kits are provided with instructions in the package. Most of the lock kit installation instructions are available as a downloadable (pdf) file from the deta...

  • Can you supply a lock for a Filex cabinet?

    Filex Lock Questions At this time we do not have a source on any Filex lock kits, or components of the cabinet - they may be obsolete.However, we have an older Filex cabinet in-house that we were able...

  • What does keyed alike #1, keyed alike #5 mean?

    Key Alike: Some items we offer for sell have an option that allows you to specify the keyed alike number of the ordered lock. Keyed alike #1, would specify that all locks we ship you will be keyed ali...

  • There is a number on the lock, does this tell me what lock to buy?

      File cabinet lock key numbers: The number stamped into the face of the lock (by the keyhole) does not necessarily indicate the lock type, but normally indicates information on the key that will work...

  • Can you supply a lock for my filecabinet?

    Maybe... There are many different types of locks that fit file cabinets. The lock types vary from standard vertical files, to lateral files, and custom files, and will vary by manufacturer. If you kno...

  • What does keyed alike mean?

    Keyed Alike normally refers to a group of locks that operate from the same key. These example refer to file cabinets, but we offer many different types of locks with the keyed alike feature.Examples:I...