The Vanguard lockers have been the industry standard for rugged, dependable design for decades. The Vanguard 7-Person lockers are ideal for multiple user situations such as school gym locker rooms and are among the
quietest on the market. Featuring a large door with louvers, an seven separate compartments, die cast handles, and a powder coat baked enamel finish, they
withstand the daily use and abuse typically given to a locker.
About the Materials and Finish
All locker body parts and shelves are made from prime grade 24 gauge mild cold rolled sheet steel free from surface imperfection, and capable of taking a high grade enamel finish. Doors 30" or higher are formed from one piece 16 gauge while doors less than 12" wide are 18 gauge. Single tier doors over 15" wide have a 3" wide 20 gauge full height reinforcing pan welded to the inside face of the door on 6" centers. The powder coat baked enamel finish is electro-statically applied and available in 21 Colors. All locker body parts are finished in the same color.
About the Vanguard Locker Construction
Built on the unit principle - each locker has an individual doors and frames, top, bottom, back, hooks, coat rods and shelves with common intermediate uprights separating compartments. The welded door frames have mortise and tenon construction and are spot welded for lifetime rigidity. Features include:
- Latch clips engage the door frame at three points on doors over 42" high and two points on all other doors
- Special nylon glides fastened to the latch channel assembly and rubber silencers minimize noise
- Patented die-cast handle that accepts built-in locks or padlocks
- Handle opens with a single motion pull, and closes easily while the spring loaded latch clips secure the door even if locked
- Every door has a continuous door strike
- Two sets of standard ventilation louvers in locker door and one set for box compartments
- Doors have three hinges
- All Hinges are full loop, 5 knuckle design
- Full channel formations are on the lock and hinge sides of the door to conceal and protect the lock bar and hinges
- Right angle flanges are on the top and bottom.
- Standard 6” legs on standard lockers.
- Front legs are integrated into the door frame
- Rear legs are adjustable for leveling and anchoring
About the Additional Equipment Each locker has a
polished aluminum number plate attached to the door, 2-1/4" wide x 1" high, with black numerals not less than 3/8" high. If the starting number is not specified, 1 will be the standard start. These 7 Person lockers also include the following:
- Four single-prong hooks in each box compartment
- Coat rod as well as coat hooks in large locker compartment
- Coat hooks and coat rods are zinc plated
About the Compartment Sizes These Vanguard Standard Lockers are available in either 15” or 18” depths with an overall height of 78” including the standard 6” legs. The box compartments are 12”H x 15”W and are perfect for storing athletic gear. The large locker compartment is perfect for street clothes when the user is present. Overall sizes available are:
- 78”H x 36"W x 18"D, 167 lbs.
- 78”H x 36”W x 21”D, 174 lbs.
About the Available Options
The locker doors are punched for use with built-in key or combination locks. The Vanguard lockers are standard with 6” legs but can be ordered without legs for recessed locker applications. Door or side ventilation options are also available.
An End Row Panel should be ordered to complete your locker – whether a single wide or a an entire suite.
About the Available Accessories
Zee Bases, Front Bases and End Bases are accessories that will provide a finished looked to your locker setting. Sloping Hoods are available with hidden fasteners making a flush exterior surface. Concrete Floor Anchors are recommended for use in anchoring lockers to the floor, making them secure and safe. Padlocks and stainless steel strike plates are available for additional locker security if needed. ADA lockers with lower reach points and appropriate symbols are available. We also have entire suite accessories such as continuous hood systems, fillers, and trim for recessed applications. Fire Extinguisher or Waste Bin Doors and many compartment additions make Penco a comprehensive and flexible locker system.