Hang-a-Plan - Plan Hangers FAQs

What are plan hangers?

Plan hangers, also known as drawing hangers, blueprint hangers, plan clamps, or drawing clamps, are designed for the safe storage and organisation of architectural drawings, construction plans, engineering drawings, maps, and large-format documents.

They allow plans to be stored neatly while preventing creasing, folding, or damage. Many users also utilise plan hangers for storing posters, artwork, presentation materials, and display graphics.

What drawing sizes can plan hangers accommodate?

Our plan hangers are available to suit the most common drawing sizes:

Choosing the correct hanger size ensures your drawings are fully supported and easy to access.

How do I choose the correct plan hanger size?

The correct plan hanger should match the largest drawing size you intend to store.

For example:

• A0 drawings require an A0 plan hanger.
• A1 drawings require an A1 plan hanger.
• A2 drawings require an A2 plan hanger.
• A3 drawings in landscape orientation can also be stored using an A2 plan hanger.

If you regularly work with multiple drawing sizes, we would advise you to store them in the correct size hanger though you can for instance put an A1 drawing in an A0 hanger the clamp may damage over time as you are not using the full length of the clamp.

Do the plan hangers come with handles?

Yes. All of our plan hangers are supplied with carrying handles as standard with indexes.

The integrated handles make it easy to transport drawings between offices, client meetings, construction sites, and project locations without needing to transfer plans into a portfolio case or drawing tube.

How many drawings can one plan hanger hold?

Each plan hanger can typically hold up to 100 drawings, depending on the thickness and weight of the paper being stored.

However, many customers prefer to dedicate a single plan hanger to each project. This makes filing, organisation, and retrieval much easier, particularly when managing multiple projects simultaneously.

How should plan hangers be stored?

For best results, plan hangers should be stored on a compatible wall-mounted plan rack or a mobile plan trolley.

Using the correct storage system provides several benefits:

• Keeps drawings organised and easily accessible.
• Protects documents from damage and creasing.
• Maximises office storage space.
• Allows quick retrieval of project drawings when needed.

Can I mix different brands of plan hangers, racks, and trolleys?

No. Although many plan storage systems appear similar, plan hangers, wall racks, and plan trolleys are generally designed to work only with products from the same manufacturer.

To ensure compatibility and safe storage, we strongly recommend using the same brand for your plan hangers, wall racks, and plan trolleys.

Are plan hangers suitable for architects and engineers?

Absolutely. Plan hangers are widely used by:

• Architects
• Engineers
• Construction companies
• Surveyors
• Design studios
• Local authorities
• Educational institutions

They provide an efficient and professional way to organise large-format drawings and technical documents.

Can plan hangers be used for storing artwork and posters?

Yes. While primarily designed for technical drawings and blueprints, plan hangers are also an excellent solution for storing:

• Artwork
• Posters
• Presentation boards
• Maps
• Large-format prints
• Educational charts

They help prevent damage while keeping items organised and easy to browse.

Do plan hangers include identification labels?

Yes. Each plan hanger is supplied with a label holder and identification label.

This allows users to clearly mark projects, drawing sets, departments, or clients, making document retrieval faster and more efficient.

How durable are your plan hangers?

Our plan hangers are manufactured from high-quality materials designed for frequent professional use. They are built to withstand daily handling, transport, and long-term storage in busy office and site environments.

Do your plan hangers come with a warranty?

Yes. All Hang-A-Plan drawing hangers are supplied with a comprehensive 10-year manufacturer's guarantee, providing long-term peace of mind and confidence in the product's quality and durability. Terms and conditions apply.

Why should I use plan hangers instead of storing drawings flat?

Plan hangers offer several advantages over traditional flat-file storage:

• Save valuable office space.
• Keep drawings organised by project.
• Reduce the risk of creasing and damage.
• Allow quick access to frequently used plans.
• Make transporting drawings easier.
• Work seamlessly with wall racks and mobile plan trolleys.

For organisations managing large volumes of technical drawings, plan hangers are one of the most efficient and cost-effective storage solutions available.

Do the trolleys take hangers of all sizes?

Yes, they do, but only going a size down. For example, an A0 size trolley will take any size hanger but an A1 trolley will only take A1 and A2/A3.

Do the wall racks take hangers of all sizes?

Yes, they wall rack irrespective of the one you buy will take any of our hangers.