Suspension Files

More About Suspension Files

Suspension files are the most common type of hanging files that you will find in offices and workplaces. Vertical suspension files are highly popular in professional filing systems as they can be easily accessed and their tabs provide convenient file identification. 

Vertical suspension files have an open top for easy inserting and removing documents and have special hooks on both ends so that they can be fitted onto runners in desk filing drawers, filing cabinets, filing cupboards and filing trolleys. Such system allows placing multiple suspension files on the same runners which reduces the amount of space required for storing files. 

Tips for buying Vertical Suspension Files 

• Choosing the correct size of vertical suspension files might cause some confusion, so it is worth to know the size of files that you can use with filing storage equipment at your workplace. There are two sizes of vertical hanging suspension files that are available on the market: A4 hanging suspension files which overall width is 340mm and they are suitable for hangers set from 380mm to 390mm apart; the other type are foolscap vertical suspension files which are larger files with overall width of 405mm and therefore are suitable for hangers set between 380mm and 390mm apart. 

• If you are not sure what size of suspension files to choose it might be worth measuring the distance between the hangers in your filing cabinet, desk filing pedestal, etc. If you know the model of your filing storage equipment you can also check the technical specification on our website as all the filing storage equipment comes with description of vertical suspension files sizes that are suitable to use with it. A lot of filing cabinets and all filing trolleyshave an adjustable rails and are capable of holding both sizes of suspension files which can be very convenient for users. 

• Another important feature is the base type of vertical suspension file as it determines how many documents is it possible to place within. V-base vertical hanging suspension files are the most compact in size but are limited in terms of capacity as they would only hold 15mm thickness of documents in each file (approx. 150 sheets). If you require the suspension files to hold more documents you should choose square base vertical suspension files as they are available in 30mm and 50mm document thickness capacity and would hold approx. 300-500 paper sheets. 

• There are two main material types used for manufacturing vertical suspension files: manilla files which are made with strong manilla cardboard – they provide great reliability and are fairly cheap; the other material often used to make suspension files is polypropylene (plastic) which are extremely durable, they might be a bit more expensive than manila suspension files but their lifespan is much longer. Some vertical suspension files are also made with very strong kraft paper which is very similar in look to manila but it is even more durable. 

• Some vertical suspension files come with tabs and inserts included and have extra features: come pre-linked, with press-stud linking system or with linkable tabs; have a personalisation feature; come with double base: V-Base, that can be expanded to square base with the use of a rigid box bottom insert; some vertical suspension files feature strong steel runners and reinforced base for extra durability.

• Both A4 and foolscap suspension files are available in standard vertical and lateral versions. Standard vertical suspension files are usually accessed from the top (especially when used in desk pedestals and small size filing cabinet drawers) and they have tabs placed on top as well so that they can be quickly identified. Lateral suspension files are used in side filers - filing cabinets which are larger and can be accessed from the side and therefore the tabs and labels in such suspension files are placed on their side for convenient use. 

• Almost all vertical suspension files available on our site are equipped with tabs and card inserts so there is no need to get them separately. The most popular brands for suspension files include Elba, Esselte, Twinlock and Rexel. You can also get suspension files from economy brand Q-Connect, 5 Star which offers quality suspension files in a very competitive price range. Suspension Files can be delivered throughour the UK, including to Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Galway.

Here's what our customers are saying...
	Joe Bridport
	about Elba Vertic Foolscap Suspension File Green with Tabs and Inserts E8592214 Pack 50
	"We wanted to differentiate between the documentation that was in our production area and we eventually agreed upon these elba vertic foolscap suspension files in green. They come in packs of 50 and they really have made a huge difference to the control of documents in the production area. We also bought the blue ones and any incomplete documents are stored in the blue ones. We know that all completed documentation is stored in the green ones. You can now see at a glance if your production paperwork is complete or not and when the production runs are completed all the paperwork should be in a green file and the blue ones should be empty."

	Maryblack
	about  Elba Suspension File Polypropylene 80mm Foolscap Blue Ref 100330417 [Pack 10]
	"I use these suspension files everyday inside the office filing is easy great large capacity fitting perfect to drawers. Very durable, definitely recommending it. "

	Teresa
	about Pierre Henry Suspension Files A4 Natural Ref 80003 [Pack 10]
	"Not the best quality vertical suspension files, even though they are the same brand as my filing cabinet, but obviously they are more specialized in making filing cabinets than suspension files for them. From other side - these vertical suspension files are eco-friendly - made from recycled material, so no wonder they dont looks so fancy..."

	Vanessa daly
	about  Elba Verticflex Blue Suspension File A4 240gsm L901000 Pack 25
	Good quality
	"Cheap price for such good quality and really easy to file in a filing cabinet"

	Fiona
	about Elba Verticflex A4 Suspension File Green 240gsm L901010 Pack 25
	Good quality
	"LOblique verticflex ultimate suspension file at really low price for pack of 25. Really good quality and ultra flexible tab can be positioned in a variety of locations. thanks huntoffice"

	Kinsella
	about Elba Verticflex A4 Suspension File Green 240gsm L901010 Pack 25
	"love this, very useful as it is compact but can store plenty of files! well worth the money i'm so happy with it"

	John
	about Elba Verticflex A4 Suspension File Green 240gsm L901010 Pack 25
	"these are perfect for my home office, they're very easily help keep everything orchestrated nice and orderly. theyre compact but can store plenty of files inside and are brilliant"

	Lorraine Reilly
	about Elba Verticflex Red Suspension File A4 L901020 Pack 25
	Great product
	"great product and really like the bright colours. would reccomend to any one in a home office or work office to keep track of paper work."

	Agnes
	about Elba Verticflex Blue Suspension File Foolscap 240gsm L901200 Pack 25
	"Just got my Elba Verticflex Ultimate Suspension Files which are the first lifetime guaranteed suspension file on the market in so low price!! unbelievable but true! thanks huntoffice"

	George
	about Elba Verticflex Blue Suspension File Foolscap 240gsm L901200 Pack 25
	"These Elba suspension files have lifetime guarantee, we will see. They look good anyway and are strong, thanks HuntOffice.co.uk."