Industrial Module Roll-Up Door & Pull Out Shelves | DEA WorkLab

Maximise storage efficiency without compromising accessibility with the DEA WorkLab Industrial Module featuring a roll-up retractable door and pull-out shelves. This innovative cabinet design addresses the fundamental challenge of workshop storage: how to provide generous capacity while maintaining easy access to contents and avoiding obstruction in busy working environments.

Manufactured entirely in Italy by DEA, Europe's leading workshop furniture specialist, this module exemplifies the intelligent engineering that has made DEA the preferred supplier for prestige automotive manufacturers and demanding industrial operations worldwide.

The roll-up door operates on a precision guide system that allows it to retract smoothly into the cabinet body when opened. Unlike conventional hinged or swing doors that project into the workspace, the retractable door disappears entirely, creating a completely unobstructed opening while eliminating collision hazards in busy workshop environments. This is particularly valuable in areas with restricted floor space, adjacent workstations, or high foot traffic.

The pull-out shelves transform how you interact with stored items. Mounted on heavy-duty telescopic runners, each shelf extends fully from the cabinet, bringing contents to you rather than requiring you to reach into dark recesses. This full-extension mechanism provides complete visibility and access to every item on the shelf—no more forgotten tools buried at the back of cabinets, no more awkward reaching and searching.

Heavy-gauge steel construction with fully welded joints creates the rigid framework essential for supporting pull-out shelves under load. The combination of retractable door mechanism and telescopic shelf runners represents significant engineering complexity, demanding a cabinet structure that maintains precise alignment throughout years of demanding use.

The signature anthracite grey polyester powder coating provides comprehensive protection against workshop chemicals, oils, and mechanical wear while coordinating perfectly with all DEA WorkLab modules for cohesive workshop installations.

Key Features

• Roll-Up Retractable Door: Precision guide system allows door to retract into cabinet body when opened
• Zero Door Projection: Eliminates obstruction and collision hazards in busy workshop environments
• Full-Extension Pull-Out Shelves: Heavy-duty telescopic runners provide complete access to stored contents
• High Load Capacity Runners: Reinforced shelf guides support substantial weight even when fully extended
• Fully Welded Steel Frame: Heavy-gauge construction maintains alignment under dynamic loading
• Chemical-Resistant Finish: Anthracite grey polyester powder coating protects against workshop substances
• Key-Operated Security Lock: Protects valuable tools and equipment from unauthorised access
• Adjustable Levelling Feet: Ensures stable installation and precise door alignment on uneven floors
• Ergonomic Aluminium Handle: Chrome-plated extruded aluminium with label holder guides
• Cable Management Provision: Pre-cut openings for electrical and pneumatic service routing
• Modular Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with all DEA WorkLab Series 90, 110, and 200 modules
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified: Italian manufacturing under international quality standards

Applications

The Industrial Module with Roll-Up Door and Pull-Out Shelves is ideal for:

• Automotive service workshops and dealership service bays
• Body shop preparation and paint facilities
• Manufacturing and precision engineering workshops
• MOT testing stations and inspection facilities
• Heavy equipment maintenance centres
• Agricultural machinery workshops
• Fleet maintenance and commercial vehicle operations
• Aerospace maintenance facilities
• Marine engineering workshops
• Educational technical training facilities
• Research and development laboratories
• Clean room support areas

Why Choose a Roll-Up Door?

Traditional cabinet doors create practical challenges in workshop environments. Hinged doors swing outward into the workspace, creating collision hazards and blocking access to adjacent areas. Even when space permits, open doors can be struck by passing technicians, caught by moving equipment, or damaged when working near vehicles.

The roll-up retractable door eliminates these concerns entirely:

Zero Obstruction: When opened, the door retracts completely into the cabinet body. There is no projection into the workspace whatsoever, allowing technicians to work immediately in front of the cabinet without impediment.

Collision Safety: In busy workshops where technicians move between vehicles and workstations, protruding cabinet doors represent a constant hazard. The retractable door cannot be struck, cannot catch on passing equipment, and cannot cause injury.

Space Efficiency: Cabinets can be positioned in locations where swing doors would be impractical—adjacent to vehicle lifts, in narrow aisles, beside workbenches, or in corner configurations where door swing would conflict with walls or other furniture.

Convenient Access: The door can remain open throughout a work session without creating obstruction. Unlike hinged doors that may need to be repeatedly closed to allow movement, the retracted door simply stays out of the way.

Professional Appearance: The clean lines of a retracted door present a sophisticated, uncluttered appearance that enhances the professional image of any workshop.

The Advantage of Pull-Out Shelves

Fixed shelves in deep cabinets create a fundamental accessibility problem. Items at the back become difficult to see and reach, leading to disorganisation, forgotten inventory, and wasted time searching for tools and supplies.

Pull-out shelves solve this comprehensively:

Complete Visibility: When a shelf extends fully from the cabinet, every item is visible at a glance. There are no hidden corners, no shadowed recesses, no items buried behind others.

Easy Access: Items can be picked up naturally without reaching deep into the cabinet. This is particularly valuable for heavy items that would be difficult to lift from the back of a deep shelf.

Ergonomic Operation: Full-extension shelves bring contents to a comfortable working position, reducing stretching, bending, and awkward reaching that can lead to fatigue or injury over time.

Inventory Control: When you can see everything at a glance, stock levels are obvious. This prevents both overstocking (because items were hidden and duplicated) and stockouts (because depleted supplies went unnoticed).

Organisation Maintained: Because items are easy to access and return, organisation systems actually work. Technicians are more likely to put things back correctly when doing so is convenient.

Perfect for Storing

The combination of retractable door and pull-out shelves makes this module ideal for:

• Power tools and cordless tool batteries
• Diagnostic equipment and scan tools
• Spray guns and painting equipment
• Measuring instruments and gauges
• Specialist tool kits and service sets
• Lubricants, fluids, and consumables
• Safety equipment and PPE
• Technical documentation and manuals
• Cleaning supplies and workshop chemicals
• High-value components requiring security
• Customer-specific tool sets
• Calibration equipment

Engineering for Dynamic Loading

Pull-out shelves place unique demands on cabinet construction. Unlike fixed shelves that transfer load directly to the cabinet frame, pull-out shelves create dynamic forces as they extend and retract, particularly when loaded. The telescopic runners must support not just the weight of shelf contents but also the leverage effects created when weight is cantilevered forward of the cabinet.

DEA addresses these engineering requirements through:

Reinforced Frame Construction: Heavy-gauge steel with fully welded joints creates exceptional rigidity. The frame maintains precise alignment for the telescopic runners regardless of loading.

Premium Telescopic Runners: Industrial-grade ball-bearing slides provide smooth operation and substantial load capacity. The runners are rated for the demanding conditions of workshop use, not domestic applications.

Robust Mounting Points: Runner attachment points are integrated into the cabinet structure, distributing forces across the frame rather than concentrating stress at individual fastener points.

Precision Manufacturing: The tight tolerances essential for smooth pull-out operation require precision manufacturing—a strength of DEA's Italian production facilities.

Part of the DEA WorkLab Modular System

This cabinet integrates seamlessly with DEA's comprehensive modular furniture range. Position it within workstation runs, combine with drawer units and trolley modules, or configure as part of larger storage systems. The consistent anthracite grey finish coordinates with all DEA WorkLab products.

The modular approach enables workshop configurations to evolve with changing requirements. Add modules as storage needs grow, reconfigure layouts when workflows change, or relocate entire workstations when operations are restructured.

Built to DEA Standards

Every aspect of this module reflects DEA's commitment to premium quality:

Welded Construction: Fully welded steel frame creates a rigid, durable structure that maintains alignment throughout the product's working life.

Precision Mechanisms: The roll-up door guide system and telescopic shelf runners are precision-engineered for smooth, reliable operation under workshop conditions.

Quality Components: Chrome-plated extruded aluminium handles, robust lock mechanisms, and heavy-duty runners ensure lasting performance.

Professional Finish: Electrostatically applied polyester powder coating creates a smooth, hard-wearing surface that resists chemicals and mechanical wear.

Professional Finish

The anthracite grey finish provides a sophisticated appearance that enhances any workshop environment. The professional aesthetic projects quality and competence to customers while creating a working environment that staff can take pride in.

The powder-coated surface is easy to clean—simply wipe down with appropriate workshop cleaners to maintain its appearance. Unlike painted finishes that can chip or peel, the powder coating maintains its integrity throughout years of demanding use.

Quality You Can Trust

DEA Italian Worklab has built its reputation furnishing workshops for the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers. This module embodies the same engineering excellence and manufacturing quality found in DEA installations at Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, and premium dealerships across Europe.

ISO 9001:2015 certification provides independent verification of DEA's quality management standards. Every component is designed and manufactured at DEA's Italian facilities, ensuring the consistency and attention to detail that distinguish DEA from mass-market alternatives.

FAQ

Q: How does the roll-up door mechanism work? A: The door operates on a precision guide system that allows it to retract smoothly into the cabinet body when opened. Unlike hinged doors that swing outward into the workspace, the roll-up door disappears entirely into the cabinet, creating a completely unobstructed opening with zero projection into the surrounding area.

Q: What load capacity do the pull-out shelves support? A: The shelves are mounted on heavy-duty industrial-grade telescopic runners designed for workshop applications. They support substantial loads even when fully extended, with the exact capacity depending on the specific module configuration. The reinforced cabinet frame is engineered to handle the dynamic forces created by loaded pull-out shelves.

Q: Can this module be integrated with other DEA WorkLab products? A: Yes, this module is fully compatible with the DEA WorkLab modular system. It can be positioned alongside drawer units, trolley modules, sink units, and other cabinet configurations. The consistent anthracite grey finish coordinates with all DEA products for cohesive workshop installations.

Q: Is the cabinet lockable? A: Yes, the module includes a key-operated security lock that secures the roll-up door, protecting stored tools, equipment, and supplies from unauthorised access. This is particularly valuable for securing high-value items or controlled substances.

Q: What maintenance does the roll-up door mechanism require? A: The mechanism is designed for minimal maintenance. The guide system operates smoothly under normal workshop conditions. Periodic cleaning of the guide channels and occasional lubrication of moving parts ensures continued smooth operation. The robust engineering is designed for years of reliable service in demanding environments.