Gratnells Storage Frames for Schools & Science Laboratories
Gratnells frames provide a flexible way to incorporate the F Series tray system into classrooms, science laboratories, preparation rooms and other educational environments.
Available in different heights and widths, Gratnells frames can be selected to suit the available space and required storage capacity. Compatible F Series trays can then be configured in different depths according to the equipment and resources being stored.
Under-Bench Gratnells Frames
Under-bench frames provide compact tray storage where available space needs to be used efficiently. They are particularly useful beneath suitable work surfaces and benches in classrooms, laboratories and preparation areas.
Using Gratnells trays within the frame keeps equipment organised while allowing individual trays to be removed and taken to the work area when required.
Bench-Height Gratnells Frames
Bench-height frames provide increased storage capacity while remaining at a practical working height. They can be used for classroom resources, laboratory equipment, consumables and other teaching materials.
Different F Series tray depths can be selected to create a configuration suited to the items being stored.
Mid-Height & Tall Gratnells Frames
For areas requiring greater storage capacity, mid-height and tall Gratnells frames make use of vertical space while retaining the flexibility of removable Gratnells trays.
These larger frames are useful for centralised equipment and resource storage in science departments, preparation rooms, classrooms and other educational spaces.
Choosing the Right Gratnells Frame
When selecting a Gratnells frame, consider:
- Available space – determine the maximum height and width available and whether the frame will sit beneath a bench or be used as freestanding storage.
- Storage capacity – larger and multi-column frames provide greater capacity where more equipment needs to be organised.
- Tray configuration – consider whether you need numerous shallow trays, fewer deep trays or a combination of different depths.
- Equipment being stored – smaller components may suit F1 Shallow trays, while larger equipment may require F2, F25 or F3 trays.
- Future requirements – a configurable tray system makes it easier to adapt storage as equipment and resource requirements change.
Single, Double & Treble Gratnells Frames
Depending on the model, Gratnells frames are available with different numbers of tray columns. A single-column frame provides compact storage, while double and treble configurations increase capacity across a wider storage unit.
The appropriate configuration depends on the available space, number of trays required and volume of equipment being stored.
This is useful information to include because it helps customers understand that height isn't the only frame choice — width/number of columns matters too.
Configuring Your Frame with Gratnells Trays
Gratnells F Series trays share a standard 312 × 427 mm footprint, with different tray depths allowing compatible frames to be configured around the resources being stored.
The standard tray depths are:
- F1 Shallow – 75 mm
- F2 Deep – 150 mm
- F25 Extra Deep – 225 mm
- F3 Jumbo – 300 mm
Different tray depths can be combined within compatible frames, allowing smaller resources and larger equipment to be organised within the same storage system.
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Gratnells Frames or Trolleys?
Gratnells frames and trolleys both provide configurable storage using compatible Gratnells trays. The main consideration is how the storage will be used.
A frame is suited to storage that will generally remain in a fixed location, such as beneath a bench or within a classroom, laboratory or preparation room. A trolley provides mobile storage where equipment and resources need to be moved between work or teaching areas.
Consider the available space, required capacity and whether mobility is important when choosing between the two systems.
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