Does the fact that these plastic edge hanging folders slide better on the rail merit the extra cost to replace all the old metal edge hanging files?
1724436
I did replace all of mine...I'm happy I did. I do like them very much. I had trouble with the metal ones not sliding on my file racks...these slide and don't dig into the powder coating on my hanging racks.
1724437
No, not really. They are not as strong as the metal edge and they do not hold as much before they start to sag.
930235
Maybe. Of you could find the right sized file for the arc of the cutting surface. But the are so cheap I am not sure it would be worth it. The are all metal under the plastic handle and could be recycled.
1870712
Not these models, the way more expensive modes have better cabinets with reinforced structure. Probably like $1000 each are okay to hang.Hope this helps.
531110
Yes, that is how I am using them. However, they are very light weight and you have to be a little careful opening the drawers. I have found them to be a good alternative to much more expensive metal or wood file cabinets.
1795674
The mechanism is already there to hang the folders so you don't need to buy anything else. The legal files will hang facing the front.
410403
Yes I'm wondering the same thing. The wood looks nicer to me, but will the metal survive wear and tear better?
88606
Same answer as preceding three. It's a lovely cabinet, but inserting and removing the hanging files is cumbersome.
267277
It comes with fitted runners to hang the folders on. They fit right over the sides of the drawer. No need for separate hangers.
761173
The rails are 12.3". They extend a little wider than the 12" folders to accommodate the folder hangers.
496607
Yes, there is a ridge molded in on each side where the ends of the hanging file folders ride.
258985
The file drawer has hang rails that will accommodate legal or letter size files.
748681
If I remember correctly you pay extra for color coded folders and folder holders.
1089644
I don't think it will work since ( I guess ) the thickness of wooden file is thicker than the metal file.
1173045
I agree with Grits. I don't have an Ikea file drawer, but I think they will fit any standard file setup. The difference to me is that the black plastic has some "depth" to it... so when these are empty, they take up more space in the drawer (won't mush flat) than normal hanging file folders. But once there's (enough) paper in the folder, it doesn't matter.
227628
Those boxes can be used for either legal or letter size files. The short edge fits letter and the long edge fits legal. I have 3 of these boxes and do not use hanging files in any of them.
1166531
Correction, the hanging files are about 12 inches in width. The top rails require 12.5 inches. So this could probably work. Test to see if a hanging file folder fits in the drawer. If so, it should work.
1551963
I used the Hanger Mates with the cheap plastic hangers I had. If you have a choice between the very low end plastic hanger and one a little thicker, go with the latter. The combination has been a great solution for my pants.