Pull-Out Cabinets | High Density Storage for Tight Spaces
Double your storage capacity without expanding your footprint. Pull-out cabinets maximize tight areas with sliding access, modular interiors, and space-saving design. These systems are perfect for archives, supply rooms, and office environments where every square foot counts.

What Are Pull-Out Cabinets?
Pull-out cabinet systems transform static storage into high-density solutions by eliminating the need for interior aisles. Each unit slides out independently to provide fast access to files, supplies, or equipment, then retracts neatly to conserve space.
Without fixed rails, these cabinets install easily on hard surfaces or carpeted floors. Their compact footprint and high lineal storage capacity make them ideal for offices, healthcare, archival, and back-of-house operations.
Features include:
- Sliding cabinet access with no aisle required
- Compatible with carpet, tile, or concrete floors
- Supports active records, media, or supply storage
- 714 LFI vs. 192 LFI in traditional lateral files
- Reconfigurable to meet evolving layout needs
Designed for Tight Spaces, Alcoves & Corners
Conventional shelving systems often waste space in corners or narrow rooms. Pull-out cabinets are built for unconventional layouts, sliding laterally between wall columns or into alcoves without requiring side clearance.
These systems install flush against existing walls and integrate seamlessly into workspaces. With no fixed rails, the units can be repositioned or expanded as needs change, making them ideal for compact offices, clinics, or shared file rooms.
Features Include:
- Ideal for wall columns, alcoves, and corner spaces
- Slides out with minimal clearance required
- No interior aisle needed to access items
- Can be relocated without renovation
- Available in multiple widths and finishes
Modular Interiors for Drawers, Bins & Media
Pull-out cabinet interiors are highly customizable. Units can be equipped with shelving, drawers, small media bins, or even specialized inserts like gun racks. This modular flexibility makes them suitable for everything from healthcare to law enforcement to archival institutions.
Shelves adjust easily to accommodate different file sizes or equipment. Options like keyed locks, dividers, and end panels add both function and security, delivering a storage system tailored to your workflow.
Features Include:- Modular options: shelves, drawers, bins, or racks
- Adjustable widths and heights for all media types
- Secure locking systems and access control options
- Compatible with laminate end and side panels
- Interior flexibility for files, records, and supplies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pull-out cabinets are high-density shelving units that slide out individually, allowing users to access stored materials without needing a fixed aisle between shelves. The sliding mechanism eliminates wasted space, making them ideal for tight layouts. Units are available with shelves, drawers, or bins and can be customized to suit the type of inventory being stored.
Pull-out systems significantly increase usable storage compared to traditional shelving. For example:
- Lateral files offer about 192 linear filing inches
- Pull-out cabinets can deliver up to 714 linear filing inches
- That’s over 3x more capacity in the same footprint
This makes them an excellent solution for compact spaces like archives, clinics, and offices.
Yes. These systems:
- Do not require floor-mounted rails
- Can be placed on carpet, tile, or concrete
- Are easily repositioned or relocated
- Can be expanded with starter/add-on units
This flexibility makes them a strong choice for evolving office layouts or growing records rooms.
Pull-out cabinets are extremely versatile. Interior layouts can include:
- Open shelves for boxes, records, and general files
- Lockable drawers for tools or sensitive items
- Small media bins or vertical file compartments
- Optional custom inserts like padded trays or racks
Widths and shelf heights are adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of contents.
Yes. Pull-out systems can be outfitted with multiple security options:
- Keyed locks (same or unique keys across units)
- Lockable interior drawers or doors
- Optional enclosures for compliance-driven storage
These features are ideal for legal records, medical files, government paperwork, and similar sensitive items.
Pull-out cabinet systems are especially effective in environments where space is limited and quick access to materials is essential. They’re commonly used in libraries, archives, healthcare clinics, administrative offices, and museum backrooms.
Anywhere traditional shelving would waste valuable floor space. Because they can be installed in alcoves, corners, or between structural columns, they make excellent use of unconventional layouts.
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At Southwest Solutions Group, we help organizations optimize space with modular pull-out shelving systems that adapt to tight layouts and growing demands.
Whether you’re managing files in a records room, supplies in a clinical setting, or artifacts in a museum, our pull-out cabinets offer the perfect blend of accessibility, density, and flexibility. We’ll help you design a solution that fits your footprint and your workflow.
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