What are the advantages of heavy-gauge steel in a vertical file cabinet?

Heavy-gauge steel (16–20 gauge) provides better resistance to denting, a more solid drawer feel, better support for heavy paper loads, longer service life, and greater resistance to the structural stress of repeated drawer opening and closing. Budget cabinets use thin 26+ gauge steel that flexes, dents easily, and wears out faster under commercial use. OfficeFurniture2go.com's commercial cabinets use heavy-gauge steel — call 1-800-460-0858.