Are self-latching doors important on safety cabinets?
YES. Not only do self-latching doors make door operation smooth and easy, they also ensure the 3-point latching mechanism is automatically properly engaged. This is critical because an unlatched safety cabinet leaves the flammable contents exposed to a potential fire, where every second of protection counts. It is necessary that the 3-point latching system be engaged if the cabinet is to perform according to NFPA, OSHA, and FM expectations in a fire.
