When off-the-shelf products will not work, our team of experts will design and manufacture a secure storage system tailored to your specific application, space, and workflow.

Moving Beyond Standard Limitations

Standard, off-the-shelf storage products are designed for common problems. But your challenge is unique. Your space has specific dimensions, your equipment has non-standard shapes, and your workflow demands a level of efficiency that generic solutions cannot provide. Forcing a standard product to fit a custom requirement leads to wasted space, compromised security, and inefficient processes.

At Dasco, we see these unique challenges as opportunities for innovation. Our expertise is not just in manufacturing storage; it is in collaborative problem-solving. We partner with architects, engineers, and project managers to transform a complex storage requirement into a precise, functional, and durable solution. Our entire process is built to deliver a product that integrates perfectly with your environment because it was designed for it from the ground up.

A set of white Secure Armory Solutions parcel locker units with a touchscreen interface on the upper left side, placed against a beige wall on a tiled floor.

Our Collaborative Engineering Process

Experience the build quality and modular interior of the TA-50 locker up close. Our interactive 360° tour allows you to inspect the details from every angle. Examine the fully welded construction, see the heavy-duty ventilation patterns, and understand how the adaptable Universal Back-Panel system works to provide truly custom storage.

Our Collaborative Engineering Process

We provide a structured, transparent process that takes your concept from initial idea to final installation. This partnership ensures the final product meets every technical and operational requirement.

Two gray, wall-mounted locker systems with multiple compartments of various sizes. Each has a digital screen labeled Vaultrack and open locker doors revealing storage space inside.

2. Design and Engineering

Using the detailed requirements from the discovery phase, our in-house design team develops initial concepts using industry-standard 3D CAD software. We create detailed models and renderings that allow your team to visualize the solution within your space, test for ergonomic function, and provide critical feedback. This is a highly iterative and collaborative stage. We refine the design based on your input, ensuring every dimension, component, latching mechanism, and finish aligns with your project goals before a single piece of metal is cut.

1. Consultation and Discovery

Every successful project begins with a deep understanding of the problem. Our process starts with a detailed consultation where our engineers work directly with your team. We move beyond basic dimensions to analyze the core challenge. This includes a thorough workflow analysis to see how personnel will interact with the storage, load-bearing requirement calculations for heavy items, and an evaluation of environmental factors like humidity, chemical exposure, or cleanroom standards. For complex retrofits, this phase can include site visits or virtual walk-throughs to ensure a perfect fit within your existing infrastructure.

Two metal storage cabinets with mesh doors, each holding several rifles neatly organized in vertical racks. The cabinets are shown from different angles, displaying the secure and orderly arrangement of the firearms.
Two black metal storage lockers are shown: one open, revealing shelves with bags, boxes, and gear; the other closed, displaying perforated doors for ventilation and security.

4. Precision Manufacturing and Quality Control

Once the final design is approved, it moves to our state-of-the-art manufacturing floor. We control the entire fabrication process with direct oversight. We utilize precision equipment, including CNC press brakes and laser cutters, to ensure every component meets exact tolerances. Our certified welders create the strong, seamless unibody construction that defines our products. Every unit then undergoes a multi-stage quality control inspection, including weld integrity checks, dimensional verification against the approved CAD models, and a final review of the powder-coat finish quality.

3. Prototyping and Validation

For projects involving novel designs or mission-critical applications, we strongly advocate for a prototyping phase. We can produce a full-scale, functional prototype of the custom unit for your team to test and validate in its intended environment. This crucial step allows you to physically interact with the solution, confirm its ergonomics, test its workflow integration, and make any final adjustments to the design. This process eliminates uncertainty and guarantees the final production run will perform exactly as expected.

Two black metal storage cabinets: the top one has open slots with yellow dividers, a pull-out shelf holding papers, small drawers below, and the bottom one is a closed cabinet with a lockable roll-up door.

See How Affordable a Secure Solution Can Be.

Every agency has a unique budget and specific requirements. Let us provide you with a detailed, transparent quote for a Dasco evidence storage solution tailored to your exact needs.

A row of maroon school lockers with silver handles is lined up against a beige wall with white paneling. The lockers are above a polished wooden floor in a hallway.

The Foundation of Flexibility: The Universal Back-Panel System

Our ability to create truly custom solutions efficiently starts with our core innovation: the Dasco Universal Back-Panel System. This perforated steel grid is the engineered foundation for all our modular products, whether it is a Dasco Military TA-50 Gear Locker or a highly specialized industrial cabinet. With a library of over 200 compatible and purpose-built components, this system allows us to create nearly infinite internal storage configurations.

This includes heavy-duty shelves for equipment, ventilated shelves for electronics, specialized hooks for tools and cables, lockable bins for small parts, and custom brackets designed to secure specific devices. Components can be placed with precision and reconfigured by the end-user without special tools. This modularity means your custom solution is also an adaptable, future-proof asset, able to change as your storage needs evolve over time.

Proven Solutions Across Demanding Industries

Our custom engineering process has delivered proven, application-specific results for a wide range of specialized sectors.

Laboratories & Healthcare:

We build custom stainless steel cabinets for cleanroom environments that meet ISO standards. We design storage for delicate, high-value instruments that require specific dimensions and protective, non-reactive surfaces.

Manufacturing & Industrial:

We create storage that supports Lean and 5S manufacturing principles. This includes custom tool cabinets, mobile workstations, and storage for heavy dies and parts, all engineered to withstand the rigors of the factory floor and improve workflow.

Government & SCIFs:

Our team designs and builds high-security storage that meets stringent federal standards. This can include tamper-evident features, RF-shielding for TEMPEST compliance, and integration with government-specified locking hardware.

Museums & Archives:

We engineer archival-quality cabinets that provide secure, stable environments for preserving irreplaceable artifacts. This includes features like controlled ventilation, inert powder-coat finishes, and vibration-dampening construction.

Our deep experience with specialized standard products, such as the Dasco Law Enforcement E-Locker System and Dasco Heavy-Duty Corridor Lockers, informs every custom project we undertake. We also partner with other industry leaders like Datum to provide a full spectrum of integrated solutions.

FAQs

To begin, we typically need the basic dimensions of the required unit or space, a detailed description of the items to be stored (including weights and sizes), and a clear outline of any specific workflow or security requirements. Existing CAD drawings, blueprints, or even simple sketches are also very helpful to accelerate the design process.

Yes. Our engineering team is proficient with all standard CAD formats, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and others. We can import your existing files to ensure our storage solution integrates perfectly with your facility’s design and other components.

Lead time varies depending on the project’s complexity, material availability, and our current production schedule. A typical project timeline is broken into phases: design and approval, prototyping (if required), and full production. After our initial consultation, we will provide you with a clear and reliable project timeline.

Our primary material is heavy-duty, 14-gauge steel, selected for its optimal balance of strength, formability, and durability. We also work extensively with other materials like stainless steel (types 304 and 316) for cleanroom or corrosive environments, and aluminum for applications requiring lighter weight.

Absolutely. We have extensive experience integrating technology into our storage solutions. We can incorporate systems for [RFID weapons tracking](https://mh-usa.com/rfid-weapons-tracking/), integrate electronic locking systems, or prepare cabinets for the installation of specialized sensors and other asset management technologies based on your project’s needs.

We strongly recommend a prototype for any new, novel, or highly complex design. This allows your team to physically test and validate the solution’s ergonomics and function before committing to a full production run. This step mitigates risk and ensures the final product meets every expectation.