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Double Tier Standard Locker

Two Compartments, Twice the Capacity

Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Double Tier Standard Locker
Product Overview

Double Tier Standard Locker

Two Compartments, Twice the Capacity

The Double Tier Standard Locker is the most popular multi-tier configuration in institutional and commercial markets. By dividing a standard locker column into two vertically stacked compartments, this design doubles the number of users served per linear foot of wall space — a critical advantage in facilities where real estate is expensive and demand for personal storage is high.

Each compartment provides approximately 30 to 39 inches of vertical clearance, sufficient for folded clothing, backpacks, gym bags, and personal items. A single coat hook and a hat shelf are included in each opening, maintaining organizational structure within the reduced vertical space. The upper and lower compartments share identical dimensions and hardware, simplifying inventory management and user assignment.

Constructed from 16-gauge cold-rolled steel with a thermally fused powder-coat finish, double tier lockers offer the same structural durability and corrosion resistance as their single tier counterparts. Independent doors on each tier operate on individual continuous piano hinges, and each compartment accepts its own lock — allowing two completely independent users per column with no shared access.

Key Features

Engineered for performance in demanding environments

Two independent compartments per column — doubles user capacity
Each tier has its own door, hinge, and lock interface
16-gauge cold-rolled steel body and doors
Individual coat hook and hat shelf per compartment
Continuous piano hinge on each door
Recessed handle to reduce corridor snag hazards
Standard ventilation louvers for airflow
Available in 40+ powder-coat finishes
Number plates for easy compartment identification
Optional digital or RFID lock integration

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for project planning and installation

Configuration Double Tier (2 compartments per column)
Body Material 16-gauge cold-rolled steel
Widths 9", 12", 15", 18"
Depths 12", 15", 18", 21"
Overall Height 60", 66", 72", 78"
Compartment Height 30"–39" per tier (varies by overall height)
Finish Thermoset powder coat — 40+ colors
Lock Options Built-in combo, padlock hasp, cam lock, electronic, RFID
Interior Coat hook, hat shelf per tier
Warranty 15-year limited warranty
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Product Downloads

Brochures, specification sheets, and installation guides

Locker Accessories & Components

Customize your locker system with premium add-ons and components

Lock Options

Built-in, hasp, padlock, combination, key, electronic, and master key options.

Shelves & Hooks

Adjustable shelves and coat hooks for maximum interior organization.

Slope Tops

Angled tops prevent accumulation of debris and unauthorized storage.

Ventilation

Louvered doors and vented panels for improved air circulation.

Locker Numbers

Stamped, engraved, or adhesive numbering systems for easy identification.

Benches

Freestanding and wall-mounted benches to complete your locker room setup.

Base Trim

Recessed and closed base configurations with optional leveling feet.

Master Keying

Campus or facility-wide master key systems with hierarchical access control.

Ideal For

Trusted by facilities across every sector

K-12 Schools

K-12 Schools

Double tier lockers are the dominant configuration in American middle and high schools. The upper tier typically serves one student while the lower tier serves another, maximizing the number of lockers in hallways where space is at a premium between classrooms.

Fitness Centers

Fitness Centers

Gym members store workout clothes, shoes, toiletries, and a towel — items that fit comfortably within the 30 to 36-inch vertical clearance of a double tier compartment. This configuration allows facilities to offer more lockers without expanding the locker room footprint.

Distribution & Logistics

Distribution & Logistics

Warehouse and fulfillment center employees need secure personal storage but do not require the full-height space of a single tier unit. Double tier lockers provide adequate capacity for personal belongings while preserving floor space for operational activities.

Recreation & Community Centers

Recreation & Community Centers

Public recreation centers serve large numbers of users throughout the day. Double tier lockers maximize available locker count, reducing wait times and ensuring every visitor can secure their personal items during activities.

Double Tier Lockers: Maximizing Capacity Without Expanding Footprint

Space efficiency is the defining advantage of double tier lockers. By stacking two independent compartments in the same floor area occupied by a single tier unit, facilities can serve twice as many users without adding square footage to the locker room. For schools enrolling hundreds of students, gyms managing thousands of memberships, and corporate campuses accommodating shift workers, this doubling of capacity represents meaningful cost savings on both construction and real estate.

The Most Deployed Configuration in American Schools

Educational facilities across the country rely on double tier lockers as their primary student storage solution. The configuration strikes an optimal balance between individual storage volume and total locker count, providing each student with enough space for a backpack, jacket, textbooks, and personal items while maximizing the number of lockers that fit along hallway walls. School administrators consistently choose double tier lockers because they solve the fundamental math problem of more students than wall space.

Metal Lockers for Schools: Built for the Academic Lifecycle

A school locker endures a unique pattern of abuse: it is opened and closed four to eight times daily by students who are often rushing, distracted, or frustrated. Doors get slammed. Locks get yanked. Vent louvers become targets for insertion of debris. Our double tier lockers are designed with this reality in mind. The continuous piano hinge eliminates the failure point of discrete hinges, the recessed handle prevents corridor injuries, and the 16-gauge steel body shrugs off the daily impacts that lighter-gauge products cannot survive.

Gym Lockers That Serve More Members

Fitness facilities operate on membership models where revenue scales with member count, but locker room space is fixed. Double tier lockers directly address this constraint by providing a dedicated compartment for each active user without requiring an oversized locker room. The 30 to 36-inch vertical clearance in each compartment comfortably accommodates the typical gym bag contents: folded clothes, shoes, a water bottle, toiletries, and a towel.

Durability That Justifies the Investment

The total cost of a locker installation includes not just the purchase price but also the cost of replacements, repairs, and refinishing over the installation lifetime. Our double tier lockers are built to avoid these downstream costs. The multi-stage finishing process creates a surface that resists the scratches, dents, and corrosion that trigger premature replacement, while the welded internal shelf divider maintains structural alignment between upper and lower tiers for the full 15-year warranty period and beyond.

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