Stainless-Steel Furniture for Hospitals
A wide range of equipment and components used in the pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries, as well as in medical and hospital settings, are made from stainless steel.
But what makes this material so well-suited for these environments?
As we have explained in previous articles, stainless steel is an extremely hygienic material, thanks to a set of essential properties:
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Minimal bacterial retention due to low surface roughness
- Easy to clean with high bacteria removal efficiency
- Requires no additional protective coatings
Hygiene plays a critical role in the storage and preservation of substances regularly used in medical and cosmetic fields.
This is why it is essential to use professional-grade furnishings that meet the highest standards and address all operational needs.
Shelf and Storage Cabinets
These highly versatile cabinets are suitable for clinics, hospital wards and corridors.
Their internal layout (usually including adjustable shelves and drawers) can be customised to match available space and intended use.
They may be built into a technical wall recess with flush doors and a dust-proof plinth, ensuring superior hygiene and a clean aesthetic finish. Alternatively, for freestanding configurations, they can be fitted with height-adjustable feet for proper floor levelling, or antistatic swivel castors for mobility during use and cleaning.
Doors may include ventilation holes or be made of transparent materials framed in stainless steel, making it easy to identify the contents. Models are available with hinged doors (up to 1400 mm in width) or sliding doors for larger sizes. The Facilitas product catalogue includes a wide selection of stainless-steel storage cabinets designed specifically for medical and hospital applications.
Locker Cabinets
Locker rooms in healthcare facilities must be designed to ensure high levels of hygiene, allowing both staff and visitors to safely change from civilian clothing to workwear.
The standard and C400 locker cabinets by Facilitas are engineered to meet a wide range of needs and are built in full compliance with HACCP standards and hygiene regulations, featuring:
- Sloped, dust-proof tops
- Internal dividers and shelves
- Anti-cut edges and no sharp corners
These locker cabinets are widely used in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare facilities thanks to their modular design, which allows for series installation using dedicated fixing systems.
The base can be configured with different interchangeable supports: height-adjustable feet, dust-proof plinth, swivel castors, or an integrated bench structure. Browse the full range of Facilitas stainless steel locker cabinets here.
Broom and Cleaning Cabinets
All detergents, cleaning products and maintenance tools used in hospital wards and public areas must be properly stored in dedicated cabinets that ensure safe storage and minimise potential safety risks.
Equipped with separate compartments for brooms and mop wringers, as well as adjustable shelves for cleaning supplies, broom cabinets feature ventilation holes on the doors and base to prevent the build-up of harmful moisture and vapours inside the unit.
The excellent resistance of stainless steel ensures both long-term durability and easy cleaning of all surfaces.
As we have seen, stainless steel is widely used in healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities because it meets strict hygiene standards, does not rust and does not react with or alter the properties of other substances it comes into contact with – whether food-grade or not.
One final note concerns the external finish: the most widely recommended option is the fine satin Scotch-Brite finish, which is less prone to scratching and visual imperfections than mirror-polished alternatives.
Conclusions
In summary, maintaining a hygienic and sanitised environment is even more crucial in hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities and care homes.
To achieve this, it is essential to use equipment and furniture that is easy to clean and sanitise.
Facilitas stainless-steel cabinets are the ideal solution for your facility. Contact us using the form below for more information or to request a no-obligation quote!