Do filing cabinets need anti-tip mechanisms?

Yes — all commercial filing cabinets should have an anti-tip interlock that allows only one drawer to open at a time. A fully extended file drawer can weigh 50–80 lbs; two open drawers on a tall cabinet can tip the unit forward catastrophically. BIFMA-certified filing cabinets include anti-tip interlocks as standard. Always verify anti-tip interlock is included — never disable it. Additionally, anchor tall (4-drawer+) filing cabinets to the wall using the anti-tip anchor bracket that most commercial units include. Call OfficeFurniture2go.com at 1-800-460-0858.