Minwen Fire · fire cabinets and accessories
Five enclosure types, made to your dimensions. This page is built to settle one question before you send an RFQ: which cabinet type belongs in your specification, and what happens if that choice is wrong.
Decision criteria
Four things settle the type: what goes inside, how the wall is built, what the environment does to steel, and how the door has to open under pressure. Each option below states what it is right for.
Best for corridors and risers where a hose reel is the primary appliance. Fits swinging-arm and drum reels. Surface, recessed and semi-recessed. Louvered or glass door, with or without hose guide, and knock-out sprinkler provision where the design needs it.
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Best for wall hydrants, landing valves and dry or wet riser connections that need protected access. Steel, stainless, or GRP where the site is coastal or corrosive. Solid, louvered or glass door, padlock provision available.
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Best for public spaces where extinguishers need protection from tampering and weather but must stay reachable. Sized for single 6 kg, double 6 kg and trolley units. Clear acrylic, louvered or break-glass door.
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Best for building corridors where one enclosure has to satisfy the whole compliance line. Hose reel with a 6 kg extinguisher, or hose reel with standpipe connection, are the two builds we run most.
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Best for protecting sprinkler alarm valves, gate valves and control assemblies, plus hydrant caps, blank flanges and operating key covers. DN50 to DN200, in steel, cast iron or ABS.
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Material, mounting, door configuration and dimensions are what move the price. Everything below is standard production; anything not listed can still be quoted from a drawing.
| Parameter | Hose cabinet | Hydrant cabinet | Extinguisher cabinet | Combination cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Steel / SS 304 | Steel / SS 304 / GRP | Steel / SS 304 | Steel / SS 304 |
| Mounting | Surface, recessed, semi-recessed | Surface or recessed | Wall-mounted | Surface or recessed |
| Door options | Louvered or glass | Solid, louvered or glass | Acrylic, louvered or break-glass | Louvered or glass |
| Standard finish | Red powder coat RAL 3000 | Red powder coat RAL 3000 | Red powder coat RAL 3000 | Red powder coat RAL 3000 |
| Sizes (W×H×D) | W 400–1500 × H 400–800 × D 160–420 mm across 31 catalogued models | No standard range published; sized to hydrant or landing-valve clearance on the drawing | W 295–850 × H 155–460 × D 140–400 mm across 18 catalogued models | 750×1050×250 and 800×1050×300 mm, 4 catalogued models |
| Sheet thickness | Not published; confirmed against the quoted material and model | |||
| Lead time | Standard sizes 35–45 days; custom dimensions or special material 45–60 days; sample review 15–20 days | |||
| Model | Type | W×H×D (mm) | Fits | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-114 | Extinguisher cabinet | 295×155×160 | 2 kg extinguisher | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-103 | Extinguisher cabinet | 570×270×210 | 4.5/6 kg extinguisher | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-101 | Extinguisher cabinet | 700×300×253 | 4-6 kg extinguisher | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-102 | Extinguisher cabinet | 830×310×263 | 9-12 kg extinguisher | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-105 | Extinguisher cabinet | 800×300×280 | 12 kg extinguisher | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-109 | Extinguisher cabinet | 850×450×280 | 2 pcs 9 kg extinguisher | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-112 | Extinguisher cabinet | 600×270×210 | 4-6 kg extinguisher | stainless steel |
| 12-024 | Hose reel cabinet | 550×550×200 | layflat hose reel 1.5" × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-023 | Hose reel cabinet | 600×600×210 | 19 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-021 | Hose reel cabinet | 750×750×250 | 19 mm × 25/30 m; 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-027 | Hose reel cabinet | 800×800×350 | 19 mm × 25/30 m; 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-035 | Hose reel cabinet | 900×700×420 | 19 mm × 25/30 m; 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-038 | Hose reel cabinet | 1000×800×400 | 19 mm × 25/30 m; 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-039 | Hose reel cabinet | 1500×750×250 | 19 mm × 25/30 m; 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-047 | Hose reel cabinet, recessed | 595×395×295 | recessed type | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-048 | Hose reel cabinet, recessed | 595×595×295 | recessed type | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-044 | Hose reel cabinet | 760×760×260 | 19 mm × 25/30 m | stainless steel |
| 12-045 | Hose reel cabinet | 1500×750×250 | 25 mm × 25/30 m | stainless steel |
| 12-042 | Combination cabinet | 750×1050×250 | 1 pc extinguisher + hose 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
| 12-043 | Combination cabinet | 800×1050×300 | 1 pc extinguisher + hose 25 mm × 25/30 m | carbon steel, powder coated |
Risk notes
Cabinets are the line most often split off to a separate supplier, usually because the sizes are non-standard. These are the failures we see come back.
Internal clearance measured to the wrong thing. A recess depth that suits a surface-mounted build will not take a recessed one. Give us the wall opening as well as the enclosure size, and say which way it is mounted.
Reel and door interfering. Swinging-arm reels need swing clearance that a drum reel does not. If the reel is not ordered from us, send its make and arm length with the cabinet dimensions.
Material picked for price, not for site. Powder-coated steel in a coastal plant is the most common cabinet complaint we hear, and it appears well after handover rather than at inspection.
Certification assumed rather than confirmed. Cabinets are made under ISO 9001 here. Product certification requirements differ by market, so tell us the destination and we will state what we can document rather than claim coverage we cannot evidence.
Choosing a supplier, not a size
A cabinet is not a catalogue item you pick from a shelf — it is sheet metal work made to your dimensions. So the supplier question is really a fabrication question, and a trading company cannot answer any of the four below without asking someone else first.
External dimensions H×W×D to the drawing you send, not the nearest standard size. Ask what happens when the drawing assumes a fabrication method they do not run — the honest answer is a question back, not a quotation.
Cold-rolled steel and SS 304 are the routine ones. SS 316 and GRP are confirmed at inquiry, and they are what a coastal or chemical site needs. A supplier who quotes SS 316 without confirming has not checked.
Cabinets, reels, hoses and extinguishers come off the same site here and travel in one container. That removes the failure most project buyers have seen at least once: the enclosure arrives correct and the equipment inside it does not fit.
Standard sizes 35–45 days. Custom dimensions or special material 45–60 days. Sample review adds 15–20 days before bulk. MOQ is 200 pcs per model, so a mixed programme carries one threshold per cabinet type rather than one large one.
The same four questions, answered here
The list above is what to ask any cabinet supplier. Below are our own answers to it — including the part we cannot document yet, stated as such rather than left out. If you are still deciding which kind of supplier you need at all — a named brand, a stockist, or a factory — the supplier route and vetting checklist works through that question first.
Self-owned fabrication, not a trading desk. Fujian Nan’an Minwen Fire Protection Technology Co., Ltd. has manufactured in Nan’an, Quanzhou since 2001, on its own site. A question about your drawing is answered by the people who would cut and form it — which is also why the answer sometimes comes back as a question instead of a price.
Scale you can plan against. 15,000 sqm of plant, 20 production lines and 193 people. Output runs at roughly 45 high-cube containers in a typical month. Read that as a planning reference, not as a slot held for your order — the schedule still gets confirmed per order.
Commercial terms stated before the drawing goes out. EXW, FOB Xiamen or CIF, on T/T with 30% deposit and the balance before shipment. Knowing the term early matters on cabinets, because enclosure volume moves freight cost more than it moves unit price.
Where our certification stops. The quality management system is certified to ISO 9001, and CCC can be supported across the current product lines. Market approvals specific to cabinets vary by destination, and we do not hold one for every market — name yours and we will tell you what documentation exists for it rather than what sounds reassuring.
Inquiry inputs
A cabinet quote moves only as fast as the brief behind it. Seven fields decide the drawing, the material class and the schedule — send them together and the first answer is a real quotation instead of a clarification round.
| RFQ field | What to specify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| External dimensions & installation | H×W×D in mm, plus surface, recessed or semi-recessed mounting | Sets the fabrication drawing — the nearest standard size is not what gets quoted |
| Material & environment | Cold-rolled steel, SS 304, SS 316 or GRP; indoor, coastal or chemical exposure | Material is the first price driver and decides the corrosion class |
| Door & access | Solid, louvered, glazing panel or break-glass; padlocking provision | Inspection access rules differ by building type and authority |
| Interior contents | Hose length and diameter, reel or rack, valve type, extinguisher count | Confirms whether the equipment ships fitted inside the enclosure |
| Finish | RAL 3000 standard, or an alternative RAL / stainless finish | A custom colour typically adds 5–7 days to lead time on a small order |
| Project standard & documents | The standard your project references, and which test documents the inspector asks for | Fixes the approval basis before production, not during shipment |
| Quantity per type & timing | Pieces per cabinet type (MOQ 200 pcs per model) and the date needed on site | Standard sizes 35–45 days; custom dimensions or special material 45–60 days; sample review adds 15–20 days |
Common questions
Yes. Third-party pre-shipment inspection is supported, including SGS, Bureau Veritas and Intertek. Book it against the approved sample and the drawing rather than the catalogue photograph, so the inspector is measuring the dimensions you signed off.
Yes — custom sizing is part of standard production, not an exception. Send the dimensions (H×W×D), the installation type, the door configuration and the material preference. MOQ for custom dimensions is typically 200 pcs.
Cold-rolled steel with red RAL 3000 powder coat is standard. Stainless steel 304 is a standard option. GRP is available for outdoor, coastal or corrosive environments. Stainless steel 316 for marine work is available once confirmed at inquiry stage.
Solid sheet metal, louvered ventilated panel, polycarbonate or clear acrylic vision panel, and break-glass emergency panel. Most door types can be supplied with or without padlocking provision. Specify the preference at inquiry.
Red RAL 3000. Other RAL colours are available on request, with white, grey and a stainless finish the common alternatives. A custom colour typically adds 5–7 days to lead time on a small batch.
They are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management. Product certification requirements for cabinets vary by market — for UL listing, an EN standard or a national approval, confirm the destination at inquiry and we will advise what documentation is available.
External dimensions (H×W×D) to your drawing; material from cold-rolled steel, SS 304, GRP or SS 316 on confirmation; powder coat in red RAL 3000 as standard with the full RAL palette on request; glazing in clear acrylic, polycarbonate or break-glass; and door labels or nameplates for branded distribution. What stays fixed is the construction method — we build to the drawing, not to a different process.
Yes, and ordering them together is usually the point. Cabinets, reels, hoses and extinguishers come off the same site and travel in one container, which removes the case where the enclosure arrives correct and the equipment inside it does not fit.
Yes. Cabinets can be combined with extinguishers, hose reels, hoses and other products on a single purchase order and packed into one container. This is the normal arrangement for project supply and distributor stocking.
Standard sizes run 35–45 days from order confirmation. Custom dimensions or special materials run 45–60 days. Sample review is 15–20 days. Lead times move with the current factory schedule, so confirm at order stage.
Yes, in PDF or DXF, or as a detailed specification sheet. Without drawings, our technical team proposes the standard configuration closest to the requirement and sends technical drawings for your approval before production starts.
Yes. Pre-assembled packages ship with the reel installed, which cuts assembly time on site. Tell us whether the hose should be on the reel and the nozzle attached. Note that pre-assembled units take more container space than flat-packed cabinets.
Yes. Door labels, nameplates and a custom powder coat colour are available for branded distribution. Send artwork with the order; production specifications are kept consistent across repeat batches.
RFQ review
Tell us the type, the dimensions, the material preference and the quantity. If the sizes are not settled, send what you have — we quote the fixed part and list what still needs confirming. We reply within one business day.
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