Although this doesn't solve the question for those with existing flammable cabinets, I have a suggestion for anyone who is looking to procure new flammable cabinets. I have to say up front that I have no monetary interest or connections to this company (in fact there may be other manufactrurers who offer a similar product), but this product offers an option that would usually solve the issue of door closers. Duperthal makes a flammable storage cabinet that uses a drawer instead of doors and shelves. The drawer stays open by itself, but there is an internal closer with a fusible link that automatically closes the drawer in case of a fire, which should meet the spirit and intent of the standards that I am aware of. Additionally, this can also be an ergonomic benefit, because it is easier to get jugs of solvent into and out-of a drawer than recessed shelves. Here is a link to info on one of these cabinets on their website: http://www.dueperthal.de/data/oxid.php/sid/dc42ead06b6106967d66c9ae99a3f145/cl/details/cnid/6ce4cd11d1494c510.81925857/anid/92046a62a89db2200.05408808/Under-bench-cabinet-UTS-S-DIN-EN-14470-1-Type-90.-interior-in-sheet-steel/ Of course, for any application you need to consult with the manufacturer to address your specific needs, but this is one more option for solvent storage. Stan Lengerich
Although this doesn't solve the question for those with existing flammable cabinets, I have a suggestion for anyone who is looking to procure new flammable cabinets. I have to say up front that I have no monetary interest or connections to this company (in fact there may be other manufactrurers who offer a similar product), but this product offers an option that would usually solve the issue of door closers.Duperthal makes a flammable storage cabinet that uses a drawer instead of doors and shelves. The drawer stays open by itself, but there is an internal closer with a fusible link that automatically closes the drawer in case of a fire, which should meet the spirit and intent of the standards that I am aware of. Additionally, this can also be an ergonomic benefit, because it is easier to get jugs of solvent into and out-of a drawer than recessed shelves.
Here is a link to info on one of these cabinets on their website:
http://www.dueperthal.de/data/oxid.php/sid/dc42ead06b6106967d66c9ae99a3f145/cl/details/cnid/6ce4cd11d1494c510.81925857/anid/92046a62a89db2200.05408808/Under-bench-cabinet-UTS-S-DIN-EN-14470-1-Type-90.-interior-in-sheet-steel/
Of course, for any application you need to consult with the manufacturer to address your specific needs, but this is one more option for solvent storage.
Stan Lengerich
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