Tool cabinet - The original vertical cabinet by Apfel

Anyone looking for a tool cabinet expects more than just storage space. The art lies in storing tools safely and saving space without compromising on quality and space utilization. The tool cabinets by Apfel achieve exactly that and adapt flexibly to your stored items.

The most important advantages at a glance

Typical challenges in storing tools and small parts

Lack of space despite large shelves

Conventional shelves and wing door cabinets often do not provide enough capacity to store all tools. Despite meter-long shelves and numerous wing door cabinets, there is not enough space to accommodate all tools.

Tipping risk when loaded

If more than one of the drawers is opened, the entire cabinet tips forward. This not only poses a safety risk for employees and tools but also significantly reduces everyday usability.

No flexibility

Do you have your entire workshop equipment on pallets so that it can flexibly adapt to your processes? That not only looks unsightly but is also not contemporary.

Lack of quality

Replicas of the vertical cabinets are often made from very thin steel sheets for cost reasons, which quickly deform. Especially when storing heavy tools, the material or the connections give in way too early.

WKS Tool Cabinet: The repeatedly proven original by Apfel

The WKS tool cabinet creates maximum order with minimal space requirements through its superior construction. In the solidly manufactured vertical drawers, your
tools and small parts are stored visibly, securely, and always within reach.
There are already pre-equipped cabinet sets for various trades in a variety of formats. All models feature the proven advantages such as the co-running rollers on the drawer or the pallet pockets for flexible repositioning when empty.

The different formats range over two depths (1,050 mm and 1,300 mm), three heights (1,240 mm, 1,620 mm, and 2,140 mm) as well as numerous variants of combinable drawers (with 900 kg or 1,800 kg load capacity).

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An overview of the WKS tool cabinet models by Apfel

WKS unstocked

  • The tool cabinet for individual stocking
  • Large selection of housing dimensions and drawer variants
  • Universal trays for various tool holders or storage boxes

WKS Punching

  • Optimally matched to work with punching machines
  • Special tool holders for storing and providing punches, dies, adjustment rings, strippers, dies, cutting punches as well as empty and stocked setup cassettes
  • Reduces costly setup times through quick access and increases the lifespan of tools with tailored holders

WKS Bending

  • Optimally matched to work with bending presses
  • Special tool holders for precision storing and providing of upper and lower tools – both standing and overhead stored to avoid flipping
  • Reduces costly setup times through quick access and increases work safety with tailored holders

WKS Machining

  • Optimally adapted to work with all common tool types such as SK, HSK, VDI, ABS, and Capto
  • Unique system with bolted tool holders that can be flexibly adapted to the tool type using colored plastic hooks
  • Special tool holders for precision storing and providing of drilling, turning, and milling tools
  • Reduces costly setup times through quick access and is usable long-term due to adaptable tool holders

WKS Deep-hole Drills

  • Optimally matched to the space-optimized storage of deep-hole drills
  • Special holder made of plastic reducer bushings embedded in the drawer floor, and a crossbar for upper fixation 
  • For precision and easily accessible storing and providing of hundreds of drills in a single cabinet
  • Vertical storage in drawers greatly reduces storage space

WKS Broaches

  • Optimally matched to the space-optimized storage of broaches
  • Special holder made of two adjustable, perforated crossbars with plastic-coated holding brackets for tool-free fixation
  • With integrated oil drip tray in the drawer floors for more cleanliness
  • For precision and easily accessible storing of broaches up to 2,500 mm in length
  • Vertical storage in drawers greatly reduces storage space

WKS Bulk Material

  • Optimal for the clear storage of screws, standard parts, and C-items in assembly, storage, and maintenance
  • Stores hundreds of different items neatly in just about one square meter of space
  • Slanted bulk material trays that can be individually adjusted with simply adjustable dividers 
  • Magnetic strips allow for flexible, quick-change labeling

WKS Storage Boxes

  • Optimal for the clear storage of screws, standard parts, and C-items in assembly, storage, and maintenance
  • Stores hundreds of different items neatly in just about one square meter of space
  • Specifically constructed shelves in different widths provide an exact fit for common storage boxes and Euro containers
  • Magnetic strips allow for flexible, quick-change labeling

WKS Kanban Storage Boxes

  • Optimal for the clear storage of screws, standard parts, and C-items following the Kanban principle
  • Stores hundreds of different items neatly in just about one square meter of space using double-stacked storage boxes
  • Specifically constructed shelves in different widths provide an exact fit for common storage boxes and Euro containers
  • Avoid overstocking while ensuring continuous availability with the highly effective Kanban principle

WKS Perforated Walls

  • Optimal for the clear storage of hand tools, consumables, and operating materials such as grinding discs
  • Specially constructed, double-sided usable perforated sheet walls that are infinitely depth-adjustable with knurled screws
  • For attaching all kinds of hooks and holders, the perforated sheet offers not only square perforations of 10 x 10 mm but also round perforations of 5 mm

Accessories

  • Machining tool carrier
  • Bending tool carrier
  • Punching tool carrier 
  • Magnet holder
  • Storage view boxes & Euro containers

Customer Solutions

  • Feel free to contact the specialists at Apfel with individual requests to find the perfect solution for your requirements
  • A selection of already implemented customer solutions can be found in the corresponding section

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This is how you too can benefit from the tool cabinet

More tools in less space

With intelligently equipped vertical drawers, you can store more tools or storage boxes in significantly fewer square meters. When storing machining tools, one tool cabinet replaces six conventional roller shutter cabinets.

Robust construction for decades

All tool cabinets have drawers made from 3 mm thick, welded sheet steel. The powder-coated surface protects against corrosion and mechanical stress. Additionally, double-folded shelves ensure maximum stability and safety.

Stable, accompanying rollers

Each drawer can support up to 900 kg or 1,800 kg with heavy-duty designs. Even when fully loaded, drawers operate precisely and do not tip forward – even if multiple drawers are opened simultaneously.

Easy location changes

With integrated pallet truck pockets, you can quickly and safely transport the tool cabinets when empty to a new place. This way, you can easily adapt your tool storage to new workflows and save effort during every restructuring.

Versatile partitioning material

From tool holders to storage boxes to perforated panel walls: the accessory assortment allows for individualized interior fittings. Each drawer can be locked separately and labeled with window inserts or magnetic boards upon request.

Maximum customizability

The tool cabinets from Apfel are versatile and can be customized to your application. Whether small parts, press brake tools, or machining tools – at Apfel you’ll find the perfect tool cabinet. 

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FAQ: frequently asked questions

How much weight can a tool cabinet from Apfel hold?

Depending on the model, each vertical drawer can carry either 900 kg or 1,800 kg in the heavy-duty version. Even when multiple drawers are opened at once, the cabinet does not tip forward thanks to the accompanying rollers.

All tool cabinets are equipped with integrated pallet truck pockets. This allows them to be moved safely to a new location when empty – ideal for dynamic manufacturing environments.

The tool cabinet is available in two depths, two widths, and three heights with different drawer widths and combinations. Depending on your storage needs, choose between universal fittings or ready-made sets for punching, bending, machining, etc.

Yes, there are special designs such as the bulk material set or storage box set. These provide clear, space-saving storage and can be flexibly divided and labeled.

Yes, you can choose from an extensive range of accessories: tool holders, perforated walls, magnetic boards, divider plates, and much more – for a tailored interior fitting.

Definitely. Models like the deep hole drill set or broach set are specifically designed for bulky and heavy tools – including stable holders and oil trays. More projects and tool cabinet variants can be found under the customer solutions.