The Vanguard lockers have been the industry standard for rugged, dependable design for decades. The Vanguard Half Height lockers are available in a wide variety of sizes and are among the
quietest on the market. This space saving model features large doors with louvers, 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. 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 door and frame, top, bottom, back, shelf and hooks 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
- 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 Half Height lockers also include a hat shelf and three
zinc plated single-prong hooks and one double-prong ceiling hook.
About the Sizes
These Vanguard Standard Lockers have an overall height of 56.5” including the standard 6” legs. The locker sizes available are:
- 48.5”H x 12"W x 12"D, Overall Size: 56.5”H x 12"W x 12"D, 38 lbs.
- 48.5”H x 12”W x 15”D, Overall Size: 56.5”H x 12”W x 15”D, 39 lbs.
- 48.5”H x 12”W x 18”D, Overall Size: 56.5”H x 12”W x 18”D, 40 lbs.
About the Available Options
Classic III Recessed handles are available as well as 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 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.
