ISO 9001
NSW 3644
VIC 3644
Standards
Australia



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Do you sell direct to the public?
  Namco products are only available from our extensive national distributor network. Brownbuilt products are available to major corporate accounts and large projects, as well as through Brownbuilt distributors.
Q: Where is my nearest distributor?
  For information concerning your nearest distributor refer to the distributor network listings accessed through the Namco and Brownbuilt product sections of this web site.
Q: Are Namco and Brownbuilt products available nationally?
  Brownbuilt Pty Limited has a sales office in most states and a national network of distributors
Q: What is the freight cost for products?
  Freight costs are dependent upon location, quantity of product and site access, individual enquiries should be directed to the Sales Office in each state.
Q: What is the availability of spare parts?
  Brownbuilt Pty Limited supplies an extensive range of spare parts to support customer products. Individual enquiries should be directed to your nearest state branch or distributor.
Q: Where can I obtain replacement keys?
  Brownbuilt Pty Limited does not supply replacement keys, however the following recommended companies can assist with your enquiries:
NSW John Farrer: (02) 9212 2573    
VIC John Barnes: (03) 9563 8022 or (03) 9347 3077
QLD John Barnes: (07) 3844 1800    
SA Nelson Locksmiths: (08) 8223 5977    
Q: What is your colour range?
  Namco and Brownbuilt Office Storage products are finished with quality, durable powder coatings in a wide range of standard colours-
  Namco:
Brownbuilt Office:
Brownbuilt Industrial:
11 colours
11 colours
3 colours (product dependent)
  Please refer to the colour chart accessible through both the Namco and Brownbuilt product sections of this web site.
Q: What is the warranty period for products?
  Namco and Brownbuilt products are manufactured in Australia to a quality system based on Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 9001 and are supported nationally by industry leading warranty periods-
  Namco:
Brownbuilt Office:
Brownbuilt Industrial:
Maxtor Moving Components:
AladdinŽ Electrical Components:
3 years - 5 years
5 years
5 years
12 months
12 months
Q: Does Brownbuilt supply product only or supply and install?
  Brownbuilt fully supports its product offering with national installation resources.
Q: Are Brownbuilt products fire-resistant?
  Brownbuilt products are not specifically designed as fire-proof storage units, but their full metal construction retards fire damage.
Q: Do two drawer filing cabinets fit under a desk?
  Standard two drawer filing cabinets do not fit under desks due to height, however several products are available that will serve this function-
  Namco Dimension 2 drawer "modified" filing cabinet
Brownbuilt Mobile pedestal
Q: How many suspension folders fit into a filing cabinet drawer?
  This is dependent upon the file thickness, although to assist with this enquiry each Namco and Brownbuilt filing cabinet product specification page details the internal drawer depth.
Q: What is the difference between a vertical and lateral filing cabinet?
  Vertical filing cabinets are generally of greater depth than width, and store a single row of folders front-to-rear. Lateral filing cabinets are generally wider than their depth, with the capacity to store suspended folders both front-to-rear in two rows, or as a single row from side-to-side.
Q: What size lockers do you manufacture?
  Brownbuilt manufactures a wide range of lockers for varied applications-
  Height:
Width:
Depth:
Door configurations:
1800mm
300mm/375mm
450mm
Single/Two/Three/Four/Eight
  Please refer to the relevant Product Specification page for more detailed information.
Q: What are the internal dimensions and fittings of your lockers?
  These are dependent upon the the particular locker size and door configuration, and are detailed in the relevant Product Specification pages for reference.
Q: Does the Namco Rifle Locker comply with State Gun Storage laws?
  The Brownbuilt Rifle Locker has been designed to comply with state regulations relating to storage of category A & B firearms.
Q: What sizes are available for the Brownbuilt Office Maxtor?
  Brownbuilt Office MaxtorŽ mobile storage units are available in an extensive range of sizes-
  3 cabinet heights:
3 cabinet widths:
2 standard cabinet depths:
9 standard configurations
1850mm/2000mm/2150mm
750mm/900mm/1200mm
325mm and 425mm
  Enquiries for assistance with individual storage requirements and non-standard configurations should be directed to Brownbuilt state branches.
Q: What is the weight and weight capacity of a Brownbuilt Office Maxtor?
  The unladen and loaded weight of Office Maxtor units is dependent upon the configuration and stored material. Brownbuilt state offices can provide information concerning weights and load capacities for individual Office Maxtor units.
Q: Do you know whether a floor structure can take the weight of a Maxtor mobile storage system?
  Brownbuilt pioneered the use of mobile storage systems in Australia and has an unrivalled history with specifying and installing these systems. Brownbuilt can supply detailed information concerning load bearing ratios for individual Maxtor configuration for approval by relevant building structural engineers.
Q: What accessories are available for Brownbuilt Office Products?
  Brownbuilt has a wide range of flexible filing and storage accessories to maximise storage space and to suit many different applications-
  Foolscap suspension filing
Suspended lateral filing
Shelf-based lateral filing
Computer binders
Magazines, books, printed literature
Diskettes and disk cartridges
Audio/visual cassettes
Q: What is the difference between suspension and lateral filing?
  Foolscap suspension folders are accessible from the top and top labelled, whereas Lateral folders are accessed and labelled on the side.
Q: What are the differences between Office and Industrial Maxtor mobile storage units?
  Office Maxtor units utilise a free-standing self-contained platform base, furniture finish cabinets, 500kg mobile capacity, and a defined range of heights and widths. Industrial Maxtor systems are track-based, fitted with industrial shelving cabinets, 1-5 tonne mobile capacity and can be configured for widths greater than 3 bays, and heights dependent upon application.
Q: What is the difference between a Hand-Operated and Mechanically-Assisted Industrial Maxtor mobile storage system?
  Hand-operated Maxtor units are mobilised using a simple D-handle, and are typically less than 3 bays wide. Mechanically-assisted Maxtor units utilise a geared, chain-drive operated by either the Brownbuilt Safewind crank handle system, or the Brownbuilt Posi-Drive wheel option.
Q: What is the weight capacity of a shelf?
  Brownbuilt manufactures a number of individual shelf designs to suit particular storage applications and loads-
  Brownbuilt Office:
750mm wide (110kg)
900mm wide (110 kg)
1050mm wide (75kg)
1200mm wide (75kg)
  Brownbuilt Industrial:
Light Duty Shelves-
750mm wide (110kg)
900mm wide (110kg)
1200mm wide (110kg)
Medium Duty Shelves-
750mm wide (230kg)
900mm wide (230kg)
1200mm wide (230kg)
  NOTE: Load capacities quoted are based on uniformly distributed loads
Q: What is the maximum height you can build Brownbuilt Pallet Racking?
  Brownbuilt Pallet Racking can be typically installed to a height of 7.5m without the need to splice columns.
Q: What weight will each pallet bay hold?
  This dependent upon individual storage applications and should be referred to your nearest Brownbuilt State office.
Q: Does Brownbuilt Pty Limited manufacture Namco pressure cookers, barbeques or saucepans?
  No, enquiries for these products should be directed to any major department store or to the companies supplying spare parts listed below.
Q: Where can I get seals for my Namco Pressure Cooker?
Pressure Cooker Centre
Tel. 1800 266 069
Email: info@pressurecooker.com.au
Web: www.pressurecooker.com.au

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