Nationwide Distributor
Of Larsen's Manufacturing
Products

About Us

Excab Inc. is a wholesale distributor of fire and safety equipment and accessories dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. We distribute products manufactured by Larsen's Manufacturing, Cato Chief, Williams Brothers, Amerex, Ansul, Buckeye, Strike First, STI, Jalite and Firemate.

Excab Inc. is headquartered in Erie Pennsylvania and has a distribution facility in Reno Nevada. Our distribution network provides the best in quality, turn around time, and pricing on our manufactured products.

We are committed to becoming your single source provider for fire and safety equipment and accessories. Our outstanding customer service, commitment to quality, and a wide range of products is unparalleled in the industry.

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How To Order

Fire extinguisher capacity and type
1. What capacity and type of fire extinguisher?

A 10lb carbon dioxide extinguisher will require a much larger cabinet than a 10lb ABC extinguisher.

Cabinet material options
2. What type of material do they need?

Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.

Recessed vs surface mounted cabinets
3. Do they want recessed, semi-recessed or surface mounted cabinets?

Trim projection types and sizes
4. What type and size of trim projection would they like?

Flat, square or rolled edge? 5/16", 1 1/2", 2 1/2" etc.

Wall depth requirements
5. How much wall depth do they have?

They may ask for a fully recessed cabinet but not have the wall depth to accommodate that type.

Fire rated wall installation
6. Is this cabinet being installed in a fire rated wall?

In order to maintain the integrity of a fire wall, you may be required to install a fire rated cabinet.

Door style options
7. What style of door do they want?

Full window, partial window, no window?

Lock and lettering options
8. Do they need a lock or lettering?

Each cabinet can be different so verify any options that they may require, lock, alarm, specific lettering type, etc.

ADA requirements
9. Do you need to meet A.D.A. requirements?

Some cabinets may protrude too far into the corridor to meet A.D.A. guidelines.

VALUE-ADDED SERVICES

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99% Accuracy Rate

VALUE-ADDED SERVICES

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Same Day Shipping

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99% Accuracy Rate

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Knowledgeable Sales &
Customer Service Team

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Extensive Inventory

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Competitive Pricing

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Electronic Order Confirmation

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Next Day Service Available
from Both Locations

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Two Locations

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

01. What does "wall depth" mean?

When you are asked for the wall depth, it is the amount of available space inside the wall cavity measured from wall surface to the back of the cavity. That measurement will let us know how deep we can recess the cabinet into the wall.

02. What is "trim style"?

The trim style is the type (recessed, semirecessed) and projection (how far out from the wall it protrudes) of trim required on a cabinet for a specific application.

03. What is a "standard" cabinet?

There is no "standard" cabinet, each project requires cabinet details specific to that job - trim and door material, finishes, and lock and lettering options are only a few of the things that make each cabinet a custom item.

04. What is a fire rated cabinet?

Larsen's Flame shield cabinets are 2 hour rated for use in a wall that has been constructed as a fire rated wall. The fire rated construction of the cabinet maintains the integrity of the "fire wall" when recessed or semi-recessed.

05. What is the difference between Decals and Die Cut lettering?

Decals are one strip with a clear backing, Die Cuts are individual vinyl letters.