Planfile Product Features

Our products are well built and designed to last not just years but generations. Our products are built to strict high quality standards, and are the only cabinets that are fire and water resistant. Take a tour of our features. We invite you to compare our products to any other system on the market.

Space Savings

An Ulrich Planfile or Planfile 2 holds as many drawings as six – five drawer flat file sections.

This seems too good to be true! We accomplish this through the use of our unique compression system. By using 4 rows of conical springs on each of 15 internal pockets, this system maintains bilateral pressure that holds the documents flat, smooth and in place. Reducing the space required for storage.

On the top of each of these pockets is a hanger bar. We have added Delrin rollers at the end of each hanger bar which allow them to shift freely. Whether you have just begun to load the Planfile or are reaching maximum capacity. This free movement makes removal and inspection of documents simple, easier and fast.

Fabric webbing closes the bottom of the 15 internal pockets. This webbing gently grips the bottom of the folder preventing the possibility of documents curling.

Compression System

Function

A unique compression system maintains documents perfectly smooth and flat by using 4 rows of conical springs on each of 15 internal pockets.

Benefit

This system maintains bilateral pressure that holds documents flat and in place without denting. Documents receive the same dispersed and supportive pressure as you maximize the Planfile capacity.

Fabric Webbing to Close Pocket Bottoms

Function

The fabric webbing holds the folders up off the bottom of the cabinet while gripping the bottom edges of the folders.

Benefit

Prevents any possibility of the documents curling at the bottom of the folder, thereby preventing damage to the valuable documents.

Built-in Fire Protection

Function

Double wall construction combining fire resistant insulation with dead air space, providing nearly 5 to 7 times more fire protection than is available from the competition.

Benefit

Controlled testing has indicated this system can withstand extended temperatures of up to 550° F for at least 1 hour with the contents of the cabinet remaining at temperatures generally regarded as safe for documents.

• Fire Resistance Data Sheet - Planfile (41.21 KB)

Portable Cabinet

Function

Planfiles are equipped with sturdy, full swivel ball bearing castors.

Benefit

Cabinets can be easily moved from one location to another without being emptied.

Water Resistant

Function

The water apron and lap joint construction design prevents water from seeping in from the sides.

Benefit

Protects documents from water damage. Similarly, air borne dust is prevented from infiltrating stored documents.

Controlled Cover

Function

Cover opening and closing is controlled by two gas cylinders.

Benefit

Prevents accidental slamming and provides easy opening.

Delrin Hanger Bar Rollers

Function

Pocket hanger bars shift freely so pocket compression is equalized

Benefit

The removal and insertion of documents is simpler, easier and faster.

Planfiling Vertical Filing Convenience

Function

Simply draw the folder up and forward at a 45° angle, lay back unwanted documents, and glide out the one you want or file a new one.

Benefit

Vertical filing eliminates the awkward removal and re-filing of documents that is inherent to flat drawer storage.

60 "Tuff-One" Folders

Function

Eighty years of history has taught us there should be no more than 50 documents per folder for active filing.

Benefit

Increases efficiency of handling active documents with a full 3000 document capacity.

7.5" Reinforced Folder Hem

Function

The hem is designed to extend well below the tops of the documents in the folder.

Benefit

Overlapping of folder hem and documents allows the document to share the rigidity of the hem. This promotes better control and makes re-filing easier.

Mylar Reinforced Hand Holes in Folders

Function

All Ulrich folders are reinforced with 5 ml. Mylar hand holes to withstand up to 350lb of pull.

Benefit

Designed for maximum durability, folder life, and filing convenience.

Optional Convenience Foot Step

Function

Permits unrestricted access to entire Planfile.

Benefit

Convenience steps provide easy access to documents stored in the back of larger cabinets.

Optional Filler Pockets

Function

Changes an entire Pocket configuration to accommodate custom filing requirements.

Benefit

Makes storing a wide variety of different sized documents convenient.

Optional Metal Partitions

Function

To create 2 cabinets within one unit.

Benefit

Front to rear division assists the organization of multi-sized storage by halting sideways sliding of smaller folders.