What Security Features Do Different Locker Models Provide?
July 24, 2025
There’s a lot to think about when you’re looking to buy lockers for your facility—size, color, locking systems, etc. One of the most important aspects to consider is the locker security features. Customers, employees, or students need to feel their belongings are safe in your lockers. You want people to be able to relax in your facility without worrying about valuables like their cell phones and laptops being stolen.
In the search for secure lockers, some questions to ask yourself are “What type of lockers do I need?” and “What are the security features of each different type of locker model?”. Here, we’ll provide answers to those questions and look closely into the different types of lockers available and the security features for each one.
Types of Lockers
Salsbury Industries carries several different types of lockers with security features that will make people feel relaxed and at ease in your facility. Here are those different types, as well as the styles available to help you decide which type of locker would work best for your space.
Metal Lockers: Our metal lockers are designed for heavy-duty use and storage. They come in single tier, double tier, triple tier, six tier box style, box style bridge, extra wide single tier, extra wide double tier, and extra wide triple tier lockers. They are available as Standard Metal Lockers, Extra Wide Standard Metal Lockers, Vented Metal Lockers, Extra Wide Vented Metal Lockers, and several other products.
Wood Lockers: Wood lockers are available in Designer and Premier styles and will give a professional feel to your facility’s locker room. A single tier wood locker provides the most space per locker door because it has a single door. Double tier, triple tier, four tier, and box style Designer and Premier wood lockers come with multiple locker doors stacked, which would be ideal if you have limited space but need a large quantity of lockers.
Plastic Lockers: Plastic lockers are made of water-resistant materials and are ideal for high-humidity areas like swimming pools, spas, and gym locker rooms. They are available in multiple configurations, ranging from double tier to ten tier lockers.
Cell Phone Lockers: Cell phone lockers provide storage for cell phones, tablets, wallets, keys, and other small valuables. They can be purchased as surface mounted or recessed mounted units. They are also available as a free-standing unit if you buy an enclosure paired with a recessed mounted unit.
Metal Locker Security Features
Metal lockers are a popular choice, partly because of their ability to provide secure storage. One of the security features of Salsbury Industries metal lockers is that they are made of 16-gauge steel. This sturdy material will help to keep belongings safe from any would-be thieves.
Units include a lift-up handle and recessed hasp for added security. They can also accommodate built-in combination or key locks and combination or key padlocks. You can check out our multiple lock options here.
See-through metal lockers provide increased visibility and include a transparent polycarbonate window that allows a clear view of the belongings inside.
If criminals see a durable metal locker with a quality lock, they are likely to be deterred from theft or vandalism. And if they do attempt to break into your locker, the 16 gauge steel, lift-up handle and recessed hasp, and quality lock will help prevent any theft.
Wood Locker Security Features
Wood lockers are another popular choice for security. They look attractive but still have locker security features that keep belongings safe. They are constructed of high-pressure premium laminate and industrial-grade wood which will provide a physical barrier against theft.
Wood lockers include built-in hasps, resettable combination locks, or electronic locks. These security features will help to prevent criminals from getting at your valuables. They also have heavy-duty concealed hinges that will stand up well to an attempted break-in.
Designer wood lockers feature a secure lift-up handle and recessed hasp. You can choose from a wide variety of colors, styles, and sizes and still feel secure.
A thief might think such good-looking lockers won’t be durable and secure as well, but Salsbury Industries wood lockers would prove them wrong.
Plastic Locker Security Features
Salsbury Industries plastic lockers are constructed of water-resistant, high-grade ABS plastic that combines strength and durability.
Plastic lockers are designed to accommodate keyed locks for secure storage of personal items. This will help people feel that their belongings are safe.
These lockers also include stainless steel hinges and a stainless steel hasp to accommodate optional padlocks.
Like wood lockers, plastic lockers may look easy to break into to the untrained eye. But being made of strong, durable materials and being able to accommodate quality locks make plastic lockers a great secure choice, especially if your lockers will be in a high-humidity environment.
Cell Phone Locker Security Features
Cell phone lockers are made entirely of heavy-duty aluminum, protecting belongings. They are available with keyed or resettable combination locks. They also include a front access panel lock.
Cell phone lockers are available as surface mounted and recessed mounted. Recessed mounted into a wall makes them secure and serves as a barrier for thieves.
The aluminum door of each custom cell phone locker includes a five pin cylinder cam lock with three keys or a built-in resettable combination lock.
These lockers are particularly useful in classroom settings where students might feel apprehensive about giving up their cell phones for the day. These cell phone locker security features will help them feel relaxed and unworried that someone might try to steal their phones and other small valuables.
It can be tough tracking down lockers that are not only durable and attractive but also offer security features that will keep belongings safe. After reading this article, you are hopefully ready to choose the Salsbury Industries locker that’s right for you. Browse here for our complete offering of lockers.