Product Specifications - 300 Series Lateral Sectional File

General Construction:

All wood used in the construction of parts and shelving will be kiln-dried hardwood containing moisture content of 5% - 7% at the time of fabrication.  All woods will be selected for uniformity of grain and color. Wood used for internal parts will be selected to be structurally sound.

Each lateral section assembly begins with a solid hardwood frames 7/8” thick. The frames are put together using mortise and tenon construction. All components interlock for stability. End panels consist of 13/16” thick solid hardwood lumber glued together to form solid wood ends. End panels receive a series of milling treatments, which allows the 3/8” thick backs, 7/8” thick front molding, Timberline SN-400 anti-tip snapper and 13/16” thick locking rails to be attached.

Each 3/8” thick veneered back on a section is milled so that it forms a locking connection with the section above it and below it. Backs are fastened using vinyl coated finishing nails.

Sections receive two types of locking rails, which add stability to the section. The top rails 13/16” T x 33” L are nailed in place using a 1 ¼” vinyl coated finishing nails, and forms a male/female connection with the above section. At this connection a 3” L x 5/8” W steel ganging bar is used to keep the sections from tipping forward. The additional locking rail is added between the two ends and held in place using 5mm-doll construction. This rail serves as a catch for the optional LP 500-CB094 Timberline lock with modified cam, and as a stiffener for the lateral section. 

Wood Finishes:

In the manufacturing process, hardwood parts are glued, cut to size, machine and finish sanded on a 2-head wide belt-finishing sander.  Hardwood veneer end panels are finish sanded on a Heesman automatic veneer panel sander.  Finish sanding of veneer panels and hardwood parts include the use of 100, 120, and 150 grit-sanding belts.

After parts are assembled into a freestanding unit, final hand sanding and inspection prepared the unit for the first finishing step.  The selected color finish is hand applied and cloth wiped to provide a uniform color.

One coat of sealer is applied with an airless sprayer and allowed to cure.  After curing, the sealer is sanded with 220 grit sandpaper to provide a uniform smooth surface.

A final lacquer topcoat is applied with an airless sprayer and cured in a heated drying room.  The topcoat dries smooth to approximately a 30-sheen finish, which is resistant to normal wear and scratching.  

Unit Description:

The drawer boxes are four sided with a bottom. Four of the sides consist of ½” Birch veneer 9-ply plywood edge banded and sealed with a clear coat finish. The sides are hold together with dovetail construction. The drawer front is ¾” solid hardwood lumber, which is fastened to the drawer box with self-flashing steel wood screw. Bottoms of the drawers are ¼” Birch plywood. Two Timberline DC-400 drawer clips are put on each drawer box. All drawer boxes are suspended by Accuride model 4034 full extension heavy-duty glides. Glides have steel ball bearing and are rated up to 150 lbs.

The standard leg base is 7-1/4” H x 34-1/4” W x 19-7/8” D and is constructed of solid hardwood. The four solid wood aprons are join to the hardwood legs using a sliding dove tail joint to maximize strength. Two 13/16” T x 33” L hardwood rails are fasten to the top of the leg base frame for added stability and to form a male/female connection with the above lateral section.

Lateral crown is 3” H x 34-1/4” W x 19-7/8” D is a solid hardwood frame using mortise and tenon construction. Front, ends and back all solid hardwood. Top panel of the crown is a veneered hardwood. Backs on the crown are grooved to receive the back of below lateral section. The under side of the crown has two solid hardwood locking rail, which form a male/female connection with the below lateral section.

Materials:

Solid hardwood Birch, Walnut, Oak and Cherry. Backs and bottoms veneered plywood.

Warranty:

All sections are fully guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for five years.