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Planning Your Compartments
How to work out how many lockers you need, what sizes to order and where to place them, using simple numbers from your own site.
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📐 1. Estimate peak demand
Size the bank for the busiest day, not the average one. Count how many people use the space, how many items arrive or are stored at peak and how long each item stays.
- Number of users on a peak day
- Items per user at the same time
- Average time an item stays in a locker
- Seasonal peaks such as festivals or exam weeks
📐 2. Choose the size mix
Most sites need a blend of compartment sizes. Measure the typical items you will store and add a few extra-large compartments for bulky exceptions.
- Small: documents, keys, phones
- Medium: bags, laptops, small parcels
- Large: backpacks, cartons, equipment
📐 3. Add a buffer
Plan for about 15 to 20 percent more compartments than your peak figure so that people are never turned away and maintenance can take a unit out of service.
📐 4. Pick the right location
Place lockers where people already walk, close to entrances or lifts, in view of cameras or staff and away from damp or heat. Outdoor sites need weather-resistant units and a safe power source.
📐 5. Check power and network
Each locker bank needs a standard power supply and a wired or wireless network connection. Confirm both with your IT or facilities team before ordering.
📐 6. Leave room to grow
Choose a modular design so you can add columns later. Starting with the right layout is cheaper than replacing a bank that has been outgrown.