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Charcoal two-drawer lateral file cabinet with full-width recessed pulls, 36 inches wide

Alera

Alera 17631 Lateral File 2 Drawer 36in Charcoal office furniture

SKU CH-23F8-FV18J MPN 17631

Holds letter and legal hanging files in two full-extension drawers with anti-tip interlock and lock

  • Product typeFile Cabinets & Accessories
  • Key featuresDrawers with side-to-side hang rails to accommodate letter/l
  • Product colorCharcoal
  • Size details36 in × 18 in × 28 in
  • Accommodates letter and legal files with side-to-side hang rails
  • Full drawer extension on steel ball bearing slides for complete access
  • Anti-tipping interlock allows only one drawer open at a time
  • Secure storage with single key core removable lock and two keys
  • Durable powder coated charcoal finish resists scratches on 36in wide cabinet

36-inch lateral file for document storage

The Alera 17631 is a two-drawer lateral file cabinet designed for office environments that need to organise letter or legal hanging files. Its 36-inch width provides substantial filing capacity in a footprint measuring 36.00 by 18.00 by 28.00 inches. The charcoal powder-coated finish resists scratches and suits professional settings. This unit suits administrators and teams managing paper records.

Full-extension slides with anti-tip interlock

Drawers run on steel ball-bearing telescoping slides that extend fully for complete access to rear folders. An anti-tipping interlock system permits only one drawer to open at a time, reducing tip-over risk when the cabinet is loaded. Four adjustable leveling glides compensate for uneven floors. Recessed radius-edge pulls keep the front profile clean and snag-free.

Side-to-side hang rails for letter and legal files

The drawers include side-to-side hang rails that accept both letter and legal hanging folders without conversion kits. A single key core removable lock with two keys secures both drawers simultaneously. First listed by the manufacturer in 2024, the cabinet arrives new and ready to assemble. Buyers needing front-to-back filing rails or more than two drawers should consider other configurations.

How it compares

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Price $749.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 5,255 comparable items (median $235.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAlera
Model name17631
Product typeFile Cabinets & Accessories
Product colorCharcoal
Size & build
Size details36 in × 18 in × 28 in
Shipping weight58.97 kg
Package size965 × 762 × 508 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 17631 lateral file so the anti-tipping interlock works correctly?

Place the cabinet on a level floor, turn each of the four adjustable glides until the unit sits without rocking, then test that only one 36-inch drawer opens at a time — the interlock engages automatically when the glides are set properly.

What part of the 17631 will need attention after extended use?

The steel ball-bearing telescoping slides and the removable core lock are the moving components; lubricate the slides if they stiffen and keep the two supplied keys safe because the core is not user-serviceable.

Which limit appears first when both drawers are fully loaded day after day?

The anti-tipping interlock prevents opening a second drawer while the first is extended, so the practical limit is one fully loaded 36-inch drawer at a time rather than total weight capacity.

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