HTM71
What is HTM71?
HTM 71 is a Health Technical Memorandum first published by the NHS in 1998. It is one of a series of documents that aim to standardise building components in health buildings and make them as efficient as possible
HTM71 focuses on Materials Management Modular Storage and sets out the principles and design of the system
HTM71 Modular storage
By standardising the size of the tray, all HTM71 capable systems can receive the tray. This could be cabinets, shelving or trolleys, for example.
The tray can also be split using dividers enabling may different storage configurations.
At the core of the HTM71 system is the ISO module storage insert (AKA the tray) measuring 600 x 400 mm.
There is also a half-size tray measuring 400 x 300mm. This tray is suitable for the WU455 wall units and the half-size range of floor standing units. Find our more about our range of trays and accessories.
STANDARD HTM71 unit dimensions
Our floor-standing cabinets are available in three widths and a selection of heights. They can be supplied open-fronted (no door), a standard MFC door, Roller Shutters, Coloured MDF Laminate doors or Transparent plastic doors. The doors are supplied lockable as standard but can be removed if needed. Find out more about doors here.
BASE UNITS
| Part No. | Dimensions (W x D x H) |
|---|---|
| BU355 | 355 x 455 x 900 mm |
| BU455HS | 455 x 355 x 900 mm |
| BU455 | 455 x 655 x 900 mm |
| BU655 | 655 x 455 x 900 mm |
MID AND TALL UNITS
| Part No. | Dimensions (W x D x H) |
|---|---|
| MID UNITS | |
| MU455 | 455 x 655 x 1200 mm |
| MU655 | 455 x 655 x 1200 mm |
| TALL UNITS | |
| TU455 | 455 x 655 x 1700 mm |
| TU655 | 655 x 455 x 1700 mm |
FULL HEIGHT UNITS
| Part No. | Dimensions (W x D x H) |
|---|---|
| FULL HEIGHT UNITS | |
| FH355 | 355 x 455 x 2100 mm |
| FH455HS | 455 x 355 x 2100 mm |
| FH455 | 455 x 655 x 2100 mm |
| FH655 | 655 x 455 x 2100 mm |
WALL UNITS
Each height of unit is available as 455mm wide (655mm deep) or 655mm wide (455mm deep)
Both types take the same 600 x 400 HTM71 tray. This allows the system to be designed making the most out of the space available.
There is also a half-size tray measuring 400 x 300mm. This tray is suitable for the WU455 wall units and the half-size range of floor standing units.
Find out more about our trays and plastics range here.
End & Infill Panels
End panels are used to complete a run of units.
Infill panels are used to fit a unit next to the wall
HTM71 WALL units
Wall units are also available as HTM71 - WU455 and WU655
A half size tray (400 x 300mm) can be used with the WU455 wall unit. Shelves can be used in the WU655 unit.
HTM71 Mobile units
The units are also available in a mobile version fitted with braked castors.
The Base height and Mid height versions are completed with a 12mm Solid Surface worktop.
| Base unit (BU455-M or BU655-M) | 900mm |
| Mid Unit (MU455-M or MU655-M) | 1200mm |
| Tall Unit (TU455-M or TU655-M) | 1700mm |
| Full Height (FH455-M or FH655-M) | 1950mm |
benefits of the htm71 system
- 1.Reduced stock holding - Giving stock cost reductions and lower space requirements with consequent lower building costs.
- 2.Item specific storage - Tailored storage giving more space effective storage, a more controlled and tidier environment and more economic use of space.
- 3.Easily visible stock - Transparent containers allow quicker access and easier monitoring.
- 4.More efficient stock rotation - Avoids product deterioration, obsolescence and waste.
- 5.Unique stock locations - Fixed positions for each product makes for ease and speed of access with increased operational efficiency.
- 6.Improved ergonomic design - Better health and safety features. Design of units reduces bending and stretching.
Analysis of benefits
Unlike traditional storage methods, i.e. filled cupboards and shelving, modular storage systems provide facilities which can be more precisely tailored to particular requirements and which allow easy visual location, more efficient stock rotation, reduced space requirements and greater flexibility.
In addition they generally provide more efficient and cost effective use of built volume. An NHS study* found that using a HTM71 system over a traditional system could provide the following benefits:
Reduction in floor space for a like-for-like (HTM63) system
Reduction in cost for a like-for-like (HTM63) system
* NHS Estates, Department of health, 1998, Health Technical Memorandum 71 - Building components - Materials Management Modular Storage (Page 4-5, Section 3.2)
