Wire Mesh Lockers and Cage Lockers
Walk-in and double-tier wire mesh storage lockers, technician parts lockers, wall-mounted garage lockers and military gear lockers — open, ventilated cage lockers that let light, air and sprinkler water through while every unit stays locked.
Supplied and installed nationwide from Salt Lake City — call (800) 326-4403.
Walk-in
Single-tier storage lockers
Double-tier
Twice the units per floor area
Technician
Load inside, pick up outside
Padlock or keyed
Plus electronic options
What is a wire mesh locker?
A wire mesh locker — often called a cage locker or wire storage locker — is a lockable compartment built from welded or woven wire mesh panels in a steel frame. Think of it as a row of small security cages, each with its own door, sized for one person, one technician or one tenant rather than a whole department.
The open mesh is the point. Building lighting, ventilation and fire sprinklers keep working through the lockers, managers can see at a glance what is stored, and nothing can hide in a dark corner. Solid steel employee lockers are the better choice for personal belongings in locker rooms; wire mesh lockers win for bulky storage, parts staging and large numbers of users.
Comparing a full cage with individual lockers? Our guide to wire cages vs security lockers walks through that decision. The products on this page come mainly from Wire Crafters, the Louisville, Kentucky wire partition manufacturer MH-USA represents as an authorized dealer.
Types of wire mesh lockers
Product photos courtesy of Wire Crafters, the Louisville, Kentucky manufacturer; MH-USA is an authorized Wire Crafters dealer.
Wire mesh storage lockers: walk-in and double-tier
Wire Crafters’ RapidWire storage lockers are all-steel welded units built for multifamily storage rooms, employee storage and any space where many people each need a locked section. As published by the manufacturer:
- 10 ga wire in a 2 in. square welded mesh, welded into a 1-1/4 in. x 13 ga roll-formed angle frame
- Single-tier walk-in lockers usually with a 3 ft or 4 ft wide door and 3, 4 or 5 ft depth, 7 ft 6 in. high
- Double-tier lockers with the same width and depth, each unit about 3 ft 9 in. high
- A padlock lug as standard, with a keyed three-point lock available
- Pre-hung doors with welded hinges; four bolts join a wall panel to a door panel
- Welded mesh that can be trimmed on site around conduit, pipes and columns
For apartments and condominiums specifically — unit counts, rental income, layout around mechanical rooms — see our tenant storage lockers page and the apartment and condo storage cage guide for property managers. Solid sheet metal backs or dividers can be added between units where neighbors should not see into each other’s space.
Technician locker systems for parts pickup
Technician lockers — also called mechanic or distribution lockers — solve a different problem. Parts staff load each compartment from inside a caged parts room. Drivers and field technicians open their own compartment from outside, often before the parts counter opens, and never enter the stockroom. Each person reaches only their own cell.
Wire Crafters lists a common configuration of four compartments high by four wide, each about 1 ft 8 in. high by 2 ft wide, with 16 ga galvanized shelves, mesh ceiling panels, 2 in. square 10 ga welded mesh, hinged doors and padlock hasps. Keypads, card readers and fingerprint readers can replace padlocks where you want a record of each pickup.
Who uses technician lockers
- Distribution centers and wholesale branches with early-morning will-call pickups
- Forklift and equipment dealers sending out field service techs
- Cable, telecom and utility contractors issuing daily job materials
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC service companies
- Auto and truck service centers staging parts by repair order
Locking choices are covered on our security cage locks and access control page, and a full staffed parts room is covered under tool cribs.
Wall-mounted garage storage lockers
In apartment and condominium parking garages, the space above the hood of a parked car is usually wasted. Wall-mounted garage lockers hang there, leaving room to park while adding storage residents will rent or buy. Wire Crafters publishes a standard unit of 8 ft wide by 3 ft deep by 3 ft high in 2 in. square 10 ga welded mesh with a 16 ga galvanized solid base, mesh ceiling panels (which can be left off when the locker sits close to the garage ceiling) and hinged or sliding doors with a padlock lug.
Because every resident can see what is stored, building managers can spot fuel cans or other items the building does not allow. Installation uses standard hand tools, and each part is tagged to a layout drawing so crews know where every locker goes.
Military and duty gear lockers
TA-50 style gear lockers hold issued equipment for soldiers, guardsmen and first responders. Wire Crafters publishes a standard size of 24 in. deep by 42 in. wide by 78 in. high, with double hinged doors on a three-point lock that takes the user’s padlock, three coat hooks, a clothing rod and a 16 ga steel shelf above. Fronts and sides are 2 in. square 10 ga welded wire or flattened expanded metal, and options include helmet and inspection hatches, extra shelves and shared walls between units to reduce cost.
Prefer a fully enclosed steel gear locker? See our military TA-50 gear lockers page for the steel alternative.
Wire mesh lockers vs solid steel lockers
| Wire mesh / cage lockers | Solid steel lockers | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Contents visible to managers | Contents private |
| Airflow and sprinklers | Light, air and sprinkler water pass through | Ventilation louvers only |
| Best for | Bulky items, parts staging, tenant and gear storage | Personal belongings, uniforms, locker rooms |
| Unit size | Walk-in down to small parts cells | Box to full-height personal lockers |
| Layout | Bolted panels, shared walls, sized to the room | Standard widths in banks |
| Locks | Padlock, three-point, keyed or electronic | Padlock, built-in, keyed or electronic |
Locks, assignment and access for locker rows
How lockers are locked and assigned matters as much as the lockers themselves, especially when tenants or staff turn over often:
| Approach | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| User padlock on a lug | Each user brings and controls their own padlock | Tenant storage, employee storage, gear lockers |
| Three-point lock with padlock | Rods lock top and bottom; the padlock secures the handle | Taller doors and military gear lockers |
| Keyed cylinder | The building issues and controls keys | Rented units and lockers reassigned often |
| Keypad, card or fingerprint | Electronic release with a log of each opening | Technician lockers and after-hours pickup |
Number every unit on the door and on the drawing, keep a simple register of who holds which locker, and plan for cut-lock procedures when a tenant leaves without returning a key. For technician pickup, matching locker numbers to work orders or routes in your parts system makes loading quick and reduces misplaced parts.
Planning a wire mesh locker project
Good locker layouts start with the users, not the room. A few questions shape every project:
- How many people or units need a locker now, and in five years?
- What will be stored — boxes and bikes, parts bins, uniforms and gear?
- Walk-in, double-tier, small cells or a mix?
- How will lockers be assigned and locked: user padlocks, keyed locks or electronic access?
- Where are the sprinklers, lights, exits and mechanical equipment that must stay clear?
- Do some units need solid backs or dividers for privacy?
Send a sketch
Room dimensions, door and column locations, and how many lockers of each type you need.
We lay it out
We return a drawing with locker sizes, aisle widths and door swings that work with the room.
Confirm options
Mesh, finish, locks and any solid panels are confirmed with the price.
Install
Parts arrive tagged to the drawing; our crews or yours assemble and anchor them.
Some common locker sizes are in stock at select manufacturers, subject to confirmation; most locker projects are made to the layout. For budgets, our security cage cost guide explains how panel count, doors and installation drive price.
Shop Pre-Configured Wire Mesh Cage Kits Online
Standard-size welded wire cage kits, priced online, for smaller storage needs. Every kit still needs to be anchored to sound concrete — for tall, braced or engineered enclosures, request a quote with your building location and floor details.
Prices are the current online prices. See all security cage kits · Need a custom size? Request a security cage quote.
Wire Mesh Locker FAQs
What is a cage locker?
What sizes do wire mesh storage lockers come in?
Are wire mesh lockers secure?
What are technician or distribution lockers?
Can wire mesh lockers be installed in a parking garage?
Do wire mesh lockers interfere with fire sprinklers?
Wire mesh lockers or steel lockers for employees?
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Planning wire mesh lockers?
Send a sketch of the room and how many lockers you need. We will lay them out and quote them, supplied and installed nationwide from Salt Lake City.