FireKing 45-Gallon Flammable Safety Cabinet

FireKing® 45-Gallon Flammable Safety Cabinet

Add substantial hazardous-liquid storage without giving up unnecessary floor space. The FireKing 45-gallon safety cabinet uses a tall, 18-inch-deep profile to provide more usable vertical storage while keeping aisles and work areas easier to navigate.

Configure the cabinet with manual-close or automatic-close double doors, then select one of five powder-coated colors to identify the intended application. Two adjustable galvanized-steel shelves support up to 125 lbs. each, giving facilities a flexible way to organize flammable liquids, combustibles, pesticides, corrosives, or compatible laboratory chemicals.

Full-Height Capacity in an 18-Inch-Deep Cabinet

The 45-gallon model is built from reinforced double-wall 18-gauge steel with a 1.5-inch thermal air gap around the cabinet body and doors. Its 65-inch height creates a 60.3-inch-high interior, while the shallow 18-inch exterior depth helps preserve aisle and workroom clearance.

A raised 2-inch leakproof containment basin helps confine incidental spills. Two flame arrestors with fire baffles and caps, a grounding lug, full-length piano hinges, a flush paddle handle, and a keyed cam lock round out the cabinet's safety-focused construction. Four galvanized leveling feet help stabilize the cabinet at the installation site.

Select the Finish for the Intended Application

The powder-coated color serves as a visual identification aid so workers can recognize the cabinet's planned use. It does not determine whether a chemical is compatible with the cabinet or with other contents. Always check each Safety Data Sheet and confirm segregation requirements with the facility's environmental health and safety professional or authority having jurisdiction.

Choose the Door-Closing Configuration

Manual-Close Doors

Manual-close models require the user to shut and secure both doors after access. They offer a lower-cost configuration for locations where manual operation is allowed by facility rules and applicable regulations.

Automatic-Close Doors

Automatic-close models return the doors to the closed position and incorporate a heat-responsive link. Choose this configuration when required by state or local code, an insurer, facility policy, or the authority having jurisdiction. These are also commonly called self-closing safety cabinets.

45-Gallon Cabinet Specifications

Why the 45-Gallon Size Is a Practical Choice

• More vertical storage: A 60.3-inch interior height accommodates a larger hazardous-liquid inventory than the shorter 30-gallon model.
• Shallow floor profile: The cabinet remains only 18 inches deep, helping conserve aisle space in laboratories, stockrooms, and production areas.
• Two-shelf organization: A pair of adjustable 125-lb shelves makes it easier to group containers by size, task, or approved storage procedure.
• Clear visual identification: Five finishes help distinguish intended applications across a facility.
• Door choice by requirement: Select manual-close operation where permitted or automatic-close operation when required by policy or code.

Common Locations for the 45-Gallon Cabinet

This full-height model suits facilities that need additional capacity but want to avoid the deeper footprint of many high-volume cabinets.

• Industrial production and assembly areas
• Maintenance departments and equipment rooms
• Research, testing, and quality-control laboratories
• Hospitals and healthcare support spaces
• Schools, colleges, and technical programs
• Automotive, paint, and repair facilities
• Warehouses and commercial stockrooms

Freight Delivery and Placement Planning

With a net weight of approximately 296 lbs., the fully assembled steel cabinet ships by LTL freight. Confirm the unloading method, receiving entrance, doorway dimensions, hallways, elevators, corners, floor capacity, and final position before shipment. Remember that the shipping pallet and protective packaging add size beyond the cabinet's 43-by-18-by-65-inch dimensions.

• Loading-Dock Delivery: Appropriate for commercial buildings equipped to unload and transport a palletized cabinet.
• Liftgate/Curbside Delivery: Lowers the pallet to ground level; the customer remains responsible for moving the cabinet indoors.
• Lobby or Garage Delivery: Moves the shipment into the first accessible covered area when the carrier and site conditions permit.
• Full-Service Delivery: May include transport to an approved final location, placement, and removal of packaging when conditions allow.

Stairs, residential locations, narrow roads, limited truck access, tight corners, long carries, floor protection, or special handling may require advance review and additional charges. Standard freight service may arrive on a 53-foot tractor-trailer. Contact Advanced Filing Concepts before ordering if the delivery path is uncertain.

Selection and Installation Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the correct dimensions of the FireKing 45-gallon cabinet?

The exterior measures 43 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 65 inches high. The usable interior measures approximately 39.8 inches wide, 14.7 inches deep, and 60.3 inches high. Net cabinet weight is approximately 296 lbs.

How does the 45-gallon model differ from the 30-gallon cabinet?

The 45-gallon cabinet is 65 inches tall and includes two adjustable shelves. The 30-gallon cabinet is a shorter model intended for smaller inventories. Both use a shallow 18-inch exterior depth.

How much weight can the shelves support?

Each of the two included galvanized-steel shelves supports up to 125 lbs. when the load is properly distributed and the cabinet is installed according to FireKing instructions.

Should I order manual-close or automatic-close doors?

Manual-close doors are shut by the user. Automatic-close doors return to the closed position and include a heat-responsive link. The required configuration can depend on state or local code, facility policy, insurer requirements, and the authority having jurisdiction.

Can the cabinet color be used to judge chemical compatibility?

No. The finish is a visual identification convention only. Review the SDS for every substance and confirm compatibility and segregation rules before loading the cabinet.

Which safety standards apply to this cabinet?

FireKing states that its flammable safety cabinets are verified to meet UL/ULC 1275, OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards. Requirements can vary by location and application, so obtain approval from the authority having jurisdiction before purchase or installation.

Is cabinet venting required?

Do not modify or vent the cabinet by default. Use the cabinet according to FireKing's instructions and follow the direction of the authority having jurisdiction. When venting is specifically required, it must be designed and installed under applicable codes and approved facility procedures.

Can I store lithium-ion batteries in this cabinet?

No. This safety cabinet is intended for compatible hazardous liquids and chemicals; it is not a purpose-built lithium-ion battery charging or storage enclosure. See our lithium battery storage cabinets for battery-specific products.

Is this cabinet rated to protect paper records from fire?

No. A hazardous-liquid safety cabinet and a document-rated fireproof cabinet serve different purposes. For paper records, binders, and similar contents, shop our fireproof storage cabinets.

How will the cabinet arrive?

The 296-lb cabinet ships by LTL freight. Select loading-dock, liftgate/curbside, lobby/garage, or full-service delivery as available for the site. Contact Advanced Filing Concepts before ordering when the destination has stairs, elevators, limited access, or a complicated interior route.

Helpful Resources

• Shop All Flammable Safety Cabinets
• View the FireKing 30-Gallon Safety Cabinet
• Shop Fireproof Storage Cabinets
• FireKing Warranty Information
• Contact Advanced Filing Concepts

Always follow current FireKing instructions, Safety Data Sheets, delivery requirements, applicable codes, and written warranty terms. Product specifications are subject to change.