ProTough Locker Specifications

Available in 1, 2 and 6 tier models. Similar to Penco All-Welded Defiant lockers, except that for extra strength these lockers have 3/4” x 3/4” 18 gauge steel stiffening tubes welded into the junctions of door frames and sides, sides to backs, sides to tops and bottoms. Doors are 14 gauge. 1 and 2 tier doors have a full height, full width inner panel and no moving latch parts. Bottoms and perforated sides and perforated intermediate partitions are 14 gauge. Stainless steel recessed pocket has integral finger grip door pull. Accepts built-in locks or padlocks.

MATERIALS

SHEET STEEL: All parts made from prime grade mild cold rolled sheet steel free from surface imperfection, and capable of taking a high grade enamel finish.

FINISHING: Chemically pre-treat metal with a six stage cleaning phosphatizing and metal preparation process. Finish coat shall be powder coat enamel properly cured to paint manufacturer specifications to achieve optimum performance. Select color from manufacturer’s standard colors. All lockers shall be painted inside and outside with the same color as standard.

FABRICATION, GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Fabricate lockers square, rigid and without warp. Metal faces shall be flat and free of distortion. Lockers shall be pre-assembled of welded construction, all welds shall be free of burrs. Grouping shall be the most practical that conforms to the job requirement. No bolts, nuts or rivets shall be allowed in the assembly of main locker groups. Each locker group shall be securely welded into a one-piece structure.

FRAMING SYSTEM: Framing system consists of 3/4” 18 gauge tubing members integrated with the 14 gauge formed members on the bottom. The framing system provides a fully framed construction in X and Y planes of the locker. Vertical frame members extend through the base interlocking the vertical panels with the base. Frame members are MIG welded together.

SIDES & INTERMEDIATE PARTITIONS: Vertical tubing frame members to be MIG welded to sides and partitions to become an integral part of the framing system. Standard sides and partitions are 14 gauge with diamond-shaped perforations. Optional solid partitions and sides are 16 gauge.

DOOR FRAME: A 16 gauge channel formation wraps around the tubular reinforcement of the locker side or intermediate partition. The door frame shall be formed to provide a continuous door strike. Two-tier lockers shall have intermediate 16 gauge channel shaped horizontal frame members attached to the side frames and securely welded. Intermediate frames shall consist of two 16 gauge frame channels securely welded together.

TOPS: Shall be fabricated from 16 gauge steel notched and formed. Each group of lockers shall have one continuous flat top.

BOTTOMS: Shall be fabricated from 14 gauge steel sheet with formed box structural members in the edges that are parallel with the doors. Each group of lockers shall have one continuous bottom suitable for anchoring to wood or concrete bases.

SHELVES: Shall be 16 gauge, flanged on four sides with an additional return flange on the front edge to increase strength.

BACKS: Shall be solid 18 gauge cold rolled steel in one piece for groups to 48” wide. Groups over 48” wide shall have two piece backs.

DOORS: All doors shall be formed from 14 gauge steel. A full height, full width 18 gauge inner panel welded to the door stiffens and strengthens the door improving its resistance to prying. Formations shall be open flange style on the hinge side and latch side. The latch side formation shall include a slot to fully engage an additional anti-pry lug integral with the padlock hasp limiting motion in any direction.

DOOR HANDLE & LATCHING FOR 1 & 2 TIER: Handles shall be recessed in the door. The formed pocket shall be brushed stainless steel securely fastened to the door with two lugs plus a positive tamper-resistant fastener. The pocket shall be of sufficient depth to prevent a combination padlock, built-in combination lock or key lock from protruding beyond the face of the door. A lock hole cover plate shall be provided for use with padlocks. All pockets shall be 22 gauge drawn stainless steel for superior strength. Door pull shall be formed in the pocket. Pocket and pull shall be integral. Doors shall have a catch to retain unlocked doors in the closed position. Locking shall be accomplished by an 11 gauge lug welded to the locker frame and with an integral reinforcing gusset welded to the side panel for extra rigidity. A tubing member at each lug location is added for superior strength. The lug shall include a surface for the bolt of a built-in combination or key lock to engage and a padlock staple that protrudes through the 22 gauge pocket. The hasp assembly shall include an additional lug that mechanically engages a slot on the latch side door formation preventing the spreading of the door from the frame channel. Rubber door silencers shall be firmly attached to the locker frame.

DOOR HANDLE & LATCHING FOR 6 TIER: Doors shall be punched for use with padlocks or built-in locks. Doors for use with padlocks shall be equipped with an 18 gauge combination door pull, staple and lock hole cover plate with integral friction catch.

VENTILATION: All sides, intermediate partitions and doors 20” or higher shall be perforated with diamond-shaped openings 3/4” wide x 1-1/2” high in a quantity and pattern to insure maximum ventilation and maintain structural strength. Other doors shall have small diamond-shaped perforations 7/16” wide x 15/16” high.

NUMBER PLATES: Each locker door to be supplied with a polished aluminum number plate, 2-1/4” wide x 1” high, with black numerals not less than 3/8” high. Number plates shall be attached to the face of the door with two aluminum rivets.

HINGES: 16 gauge continuous type hinge riveted to the frame and the welded to the door for the full height of the door.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers 48-1/2” or higher shall have one hat shelf located approximately 9” down from the top of the locker. Lockers 20” or more in height and 12” or 15” wide shall have one double-prong ceiling hook and two single-prong wall hooks. Lockers over 15” wide shall have a double- prong ceiling hook and four single-prong wall hooks. All coat hooks shall be forged steel with ball ends, zinc plated.

Lockers shall be furnished with the accessories selected from the list below:
Continuous metal base: If required base shall be 4” high, 14 gauge, and integral with locker bottom. For additional accessories see Accessory Specifications.

VENTILATION: If specified, all perforations may be deleted. If deleted, louvers may be added to the doors.

DOOR VENTILATION: Delete diamond perforations in the doors and substitute with standard louvers, or mini louvers which shall be 5/8” wide x 1/4” high. Louvers shall be placed in doors in manufacturer’s standard pattern. Ventilation is available on inner door panels.

INSTALLATION: Install metal lockers at location shown in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for plumb, level, and flush installation. Anchor lockers to the floor and wall 48” on center or less as recommended by the manufacturer. Install sloping hoods and metal fillers using concealed fasteners. Provide flush hairline joints against adjacent surfaces.
Install benches by fastening bench tops to pedestals and securely anchoring to the floor using appropriate anchors for the floor material.

ADJUST & CLEAN: Adjust doors and latches to operate without binding. Verify that latches are operating satisfactorily.
Touch up marred finishes with factory-supplied paint.

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:
1. Penco Products, Inc., Oaks, PA – ProTough
All-Welded Fully Framed Defiant II Single Point Latch Lockers

PENCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VARY SPECIFICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH ITS POLICY OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT.