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Fire Rated BS 5852Tempered Glass
Black Aluminium Glass Counter Display Cabinet with 8 LED Spotlights & Lockable Sliding Doors - 1200 x 500mm
Product code: DHC1204BK
Fitting a full collection into one cabinet instead of two is what the extra width buys, and it is the reason to reach for the widest model in the co...
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Show Off a Full Collection and Keep It Locked Away in One Display Cabinet
Most glass counter cabinets put a lock on the doors and leave the top panel as the way in. This one closes that gap. An aluminium security frame clamps the toughened glass top down so it cannot be lifted off, and with the sliding doors locked as well, every opening into the cabinet is held on a key. It is also the widest counter cabinet in the range, spreading a full collection across three lit levels in one position instead of splitting it between two smaller units, with eight LED shelf lights running along the shelves. This is a Displaysense own design, exclusive to Displaysense. Best suited to jewellers, electronics retailers and museums where a wide, high-value display has to be seen in full and locked down on every side.
Why a Security-Frame Display Counter Suits High-Value Retail
- Security frame locks the glass top: An aluminium frame clamps the toughened glass top onto the cabinet so it cannot be lifted away, closing the one opening most counter cabinets leave open, and with the sliding doors locked too, the whole unit is held shut from the front and the top at once.
- The widest counter cabinet in the range: A single continuous span presents a full range across three levels in one counter position, so a collection that would otherwise be split across two smaller units shows as one unbroken display, filling an island or a wall bay as a centrepiece rather than an add-on.
- LED shelf lights along every tier: Eight LED shelf lights sit on the shelves and light each level along its length across all three display levels, spread to cover the full width with no dark corners at the edges or shadow between the shelves, so stock at either end is lit as clearly as the middle.
- Sliding doors lock at the rear: Staff slide the glass doors along the back of the cabinet for a clear reach across the whole display when loading or serving, then slide them shut and turn the key, and because they slide rather than swing, no clearance is needed in the space behind the counter.
- Fire certified for public buildings: Independent fire testing to BS 5852:2006 Section 12 covers the whole built cabinet, clearing the compliance line that retail, hospitality, education and public-sector buyers have to meet before an order is signed off.
- A Displaysense own design: The cabinet, and its security frame, are designed by Displaysense and sold only through Displaysense and never on the high street, so one supplier stands behind the order, the aftercare and any compliance query with no reseller sitting in between.
Where a Wide Lit Counter Case Works the Best
| Jewellery, Watches and Fine Gifts | A whole collection lies across three lit levels in one position, with the security frame and locked doors guarding high-value pieces from every side, and the wider span removing the need for a pair of smaller cabinets sitting next to each other. |
| Electronics and Tech Retail | Boxed devices and higher-value accessories spread out along the full span without being crammed shoulder to shoulder, lit evenly along the shelves and locked top and front against opportunist reach in a high-footfall shop. |
| Museums, Galleries and Heritage | Document sets, coin series or grouped finds run as one continuous story across the width rather than a tale split between two cases, viewed under even light and held behind glass that keeps visitors' hands off the exhibits. |
| Exhibition Stands and Events | A wide lit case forms the centrepiece of a stand, filling an island or wall bay, with levelling feet coping with uneven hall floors while the locked glass top keeps the display safe through the quiet, unwatched spells of a long show day. |
| Hotel Reception and Corporate | Awards, launch pieces and branded showcases make a strong impression across a wide reception display, lit along each shelf and locked on every side, so a lobby feature stays secure outside staffed hours without losing its presence. |
| Collectables and Memorabilia | A larger collection sits out across the widest counter case in the range, three levels giving the most display area of any counter unit, with the frame and doors locking the whole group away from dust and handling. |
Need a Narrower Counter Cabinet?
If the counter position is tighter, the same lit, locking specification comes in a narrower model at the same depth. See the DHC1004BK narrower counter cabinet, with the same eight LED shelf lights and sliding lock, on free UK mainland delivery.
DHC1204BK is a Black Aluminium Glass Counter Display Cabinet with 8 LED shelf lights and Lockable Sliding Doors from Displaysense, and the widest counter cabinet in the range. An aluminium security frame locks the toughened glass top in place as well as the sliding doors, so every access point is held on a key. Dimensions 900mm high by 1200mm wide by 500mm deep. Weight 52kg. Black anodised aluminium frame with toughened safety glass. Two adjustable tempered glass shelves at 12kg each plus a solid base shelf, giving three display levels. Eight LED shelf lights running the length of each shelf, wired to a UK three-pin plug with a rocker switch. Lockable sliding glass doors with keys. Adjustable levelling feet. Independently BS 5852:2006 Section 12 fire certified as a built unit. Flat-packed, two people recommended for assembly. A Displaysense own design, available only from Displaysense direct. Suited to jewellers, electronics retailers, museums, exhibitions and corporate receptions needing a wide, secure, lit display. Also available at narrower widths and in a deeper option. Displaysense, UK display cabinet specialist since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Fitting a full collection into one cabinet instead of two is what the extra width buys, and it is the reason to reach for the widest model in the counter range. A jewellery collection that would run across a pair of narrower cabinets sits in one span here, and a museum series stays one continuous story rather than one split across two cases. Filling a counter run, an island or a wall bay in one sweep, the cabinet stands as a feature rather than an accessory parked on the counter.
An aluminium security frame clamps the toughened glass top down onto the cabinet so it cannot be lifted away, which puts a lock on the one opening a counter cabinet usually leaves open. With the rear glass doors locked as well, the front and the top are both held on a key at the same time. The doors themselves slide along the back rather than swing out, opening the full width for a clear reach when loading or serving, and needing no clearance behind the counter.
Two adjustable tempered glass shelves sit on height-adjustable supports, and a solid base gives a third level, so a range tiers across the full width. Eight LED shelf lights sit along the shelves and light each level across its length, reaching the far corners so nothing at the edges falls into shadow or between the shelves goes dim. The lights run from a UK three-pin plug with a rocker switch, so they come on as soon as the cabinet is plugged in.
Behind the black anodised aluminium frame, which resists scratches, marks and fingerprints under daily commercial handling, sit adjustable feet that level the cabinet on uneven counters or the temporary flooring of a hall or stand. The finished cabinet is independently fire tested to BS 5852:2006 Section 12, with a certificate a procurement team can keep on file. It ships flat for assembly, two people recommended given the size and weight, and it is a Displaysense own design, exclusive to Displaysense and sold direct.
What Comes in the Box
- 1 x black anodised aluminium counter case, with its glass panels, security frame, sliding doors and LED shelf lights in place
- 2 x adjustable glass shelves
Ships flat-packed for you to build, with the keys, levelling feet, UK plug, fixings and instructions inside. Two people are recommended to build and position the cabinet.
Would a Deeper Display Area Help?
If the merchandise needs more room front to back rather than more width, a deeper counter cabinet at a narrower span carries the same security frame, eight LED shelf lights and locking sliding doors instead. The lit, locked specification stays the same, only width and depth change.
Call us on 01279 460460 or view the deeper counter cabinet option.
DHC1204BK is a Black Aluminium Glass Counter Display Cabinet with 8 LED shelf lights and Lockable Sliding Doors from Displaysense, and the widest counter cabinet in the range. An aluminium security frame locks the toughened glass top in place as well as the sliding doors, so every access point is held on a key. Dimensions 900mm high by 1200mm wide by 500mm deep. Weight 52kg. Black anodised aluminium frame with toughened safety glass. Two adjustable tempered glass shelves at 12kg each plus a solid base shelf, giving three display levels. Eight LED shelf lights running the length of each shelf, wired to a UK three-pin plug with a rocker switch. Lockable sliding glass doors with keys. Adjustable levelling feet. Independently BS 5852:2006 Section 12 fire certified as a built unit. Flat-packed, two people recommended for assembly. A Displaysense own design, available only from Displaysense direct. Suited to jewellers, electronics retailers, museums, exhibitions and corporate receptions needing a wide, secure, lit display. Also available at narrower widths and in a deeper option. Displaysense, UK display cabinet specialist since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specification for the DHC1204BK, the widest black glass counter display cabinet in the range. The five stat boxes flag the headline points, then each table row pairs a detail with what it means at a retail or exhibition counter. The security frame and the wide, lit, three-level display are the features to note first.
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| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
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| Overall dimensions | 900mm (H) x 1200mm (W) x 500mm (D) | The widest counter cabinet in the range, presenting three display levels across one full, uninterrupted span in a single counter position rather than two smaller cases pushed together. |
| Weight | 52kg | The most substantial counter unit in the range, which keeps it planted and steady. Two people are recommended to build and place it. |
| Security frame | Aluminium frame locking the glass top | Clamps the toughened glass top down so it cannot be lifted away, which puts a lock on the one opening most counter cabinets leave open, so the cabinet is held shut from the top as well as the front doors. |
| Frame | Black anodised aluminium | Resists scratches, marks and fingerprints in daily commercial use, and the dark surround pushes the lit display forward. |
| Glass | Toughened safety glass panels | Clear, strong safety glass on the top, the sides and the sliding doors, giving a view in from every angle and standing up to busy retail, exhibition and public settings. |
| Shelves | 2 x adjustable tempered glass, 12kg each, plus base | Two height-adjustable glass shelves and a solid base give three tiered levels right across the full width. |
| LED lighting | 8 x LED lights along the shelf lengths | Fitted along the shelves, they light all three levels the full width, with no dark corners at the edges or shadow between shelves. |
| Doors | Sliding glass, lockable, keys supplied | Slide along the rear for a clear full-width reach when loading, then lock shut on a key, with no swing clearance needed in the space behind the counter. |
| Power | UK three-pin plug with rocker switch | The lights run straight from a standard socket, on at the flick of the switch, with no wiring or electrician to arrange. |
| Levelling feet | Adjustable | Level the cabinet on an uneven counter or on the temporary flooring of an exhibition hall or event venue. |
| Fire certification | BS 5852:2006 Section 12 | Independently tested across the whole assembly, with a certificate a procurement or compliance team can hold on file. |
| Exclusivity | Displaysense own design, sold direct | Designed by Displaysense, including the security frame, and available only direct, keeping the order and aftercare with one team. |
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Ships on a pallet with tail lift. We agree a delivery date with you before dispatch.
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- Kerbside only. The driver will not enter your premises
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Tail lift lowers to ground level. Please ensure someone is in and the access route is clear. Larger items (1200mm) and multiple cabinets may require offloading assistance. Our team will discuss this with you when booking.
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Questions About This Wide Security-Frame Counter Cabinet
What is the best wide counter display cabinet for high-value retail security?
The best wide counter cabinet for high-value security is the DHC1204BK, the widest in the range. An aluminium security frame locks the glass top while the sliding doors lock the front, so every access point is held on a key, and eight LED shelf lights light a full collection across three levels in one counter position rather than two smaller cases.
What does the aluminium security frame actually do?
The security frame clamps the toughened glass top panel down onto the cabinet so the top cannot be lifted off without a key. On a wide cabinet the top is a large panel and a real access point, so the frame secures that panel alongside the locking front doors, meaning the display is held shut from the top and the front at the same time.
Why pick the widest model over a narrower one?
The extra width changes what fits in one counter position. A collection that would run across two narrower cabinets sits in a single span, a wider product line spreads out without cramping, and a museum series runs as one continuous story. Where the counter can take the width, this model puts the most display into that space.
Do the eight LED shelf lights cover the full width evenly?
Yes. Eight LED shelf lights run along the shelves and light the full span and all three levels, so stock at either end is lit as clearly as the centre, with no dark edges or shadow falling between the shelves. The shelf lights run from a UK plug with a rocker switch.
How many display levels are there?
Three. Two height-adjustable tempered glass shelves sit above a solid base, each glass shelf rated for a fair even load, and the shelf heights move to suit tall or short items. Across the full width this gives three tiered levels of display, one above another.
How do the sliding doors work?
The glass doors slide along the rear of the cabinet, opening the full width for a clear reach when loading or presenting stock, then slide shut and lock on the supplied key. Because the doors slide rather than swing, no clearance is needed in the space behind the counter, which is often tight in a retail or exhibition layout.
Is this counter cabinet fire certified?
Yes. The complete cabinet passes independent BS 5852:2006 Section 12 testing, the fire mark applied to furniture used in commercial and public buildings. The certificate can be held on file by a procurement or compliance team for retail, hospitality, education, NHS and public-sector projects where fire compliance is required.
Is the cabinet suitable for an exhibition stand?
Yes. The wide lit case fills a larger wall bay or island position and forms the centrepiece of a stand, adjustable feet level the cabinet on temporary hall flooring, and the security frame guards the display through the unwatched spells of a show. At this weight the cabinet is substantial, so two people are advised to move and place the unit.
How heavy is the cabinet and how is it delivered?
The cabinet weighs 52kg, the heaviest counter unit in the range, and ships flat-packed with free UK mainland delivery. Every glass panel, the two shelves, the security frame, the eight LED shelf lights, the keys, the levelling feet, a UK plug and the fixings are included, and two people are recommended for the build and placing.
Will the black anodised frame show fingerprints?
Anodised aluminium resists fingerprints and marks better than a painted or powder-coated finish, because the anodising forms a hard, integrated surface rather than a coating on top. A wider frame has more surface on show, but a wipe with a soft, damp cloth keeps the finish looking clean under daily handling.
Is a narrower version of this counter cabinet available?
Yes. The DHC1004BK carries the same eight LED shelf lights and locking sliding-door specification in a narrower span at the same depth, for a tighter counter position. A deeper option is also made where merchandise needs more room front to back rather than across the width.
Is this a Displaysense exclusive, own-design cabinet?
Yes. The cabinet, and the security frame in particular, are a Displaysense own design, made available only from Displaysense and never on the general high street. Going direct means the sale and any aftercare question rest with one team, which has supplied UK display cabinets for over four decades.
Retail Security and Counter Display Guides
A wider counter cabinet shows more per metre, but how the stock is grouped across the levels, how the light falls on it and how the case is secured decide whether that width pays off. These Displaysense guides cover choosing a secure cabinet, glass against wood, cabinets against wall displays, and the wider buying picture. From Displaysense, UK display cabinet specialist since 1978.
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