Posted by Drafting Equipment Warehouse on Mar 26th 2018
Mayline Drafting Furniture Replacement Guide
Looking for a replacement for a discontinued Mayline drafting table, blueprint storage system, hanging clamp, or plan filing product? This guide highlights common Mayline products that are no longer available and suggests alternative solutions.
For decades, Mayline was one of the most recognized names in drafting furniture, blueprint storage, and technical office equipment. Many architects, engineers, schools, and design firms relied on Mayline products for drafting, plan filing, and document storage.
Over the years, product lines changed, manufacturing shifted, and many Mayline products were eventually discontinued. Fortunately, there are still alternatives available for many of the most commonly requested items.
What Happened to Mayline?
Mayline was acquired by Safco in 2016, and many product lines were consolidated over the following years. Some products continued under the Safco or Mayline name, while others were redesigned, replaced, or discontinued entirely.
While many classic Mayline drafting products are no longer manufactured, there are still good alternatives for drafting tables, hanging clamp systems, blueprint storage, and plan filing applications.
Mayline Drafting Furniture Replacement Chart
| Discontinued Mayline Product | Suggested Replacement |
|---|---|
| Mayline Economy Ranger Drafting Tables | Mayline Ranger Drafting Tables |
| Mayline Hanging Clamps | Safco Hanging Clamps |
| Ranger Light Table | PortaTrace Light Table |
| Wood 4-Post Drafting Tables | Diversified Woodcrafts Wood Drafting Tables |
| Mayline Parallel Bars | Alvin Parallel Bars Pacific Arc Parallel Bars |
| Mayline ProKits | Portable Drafting Boards |
| Mayline 9329H Mobile Stand | Safco 5026 Pivot Rolling Stand |
| Mayline 9309H Pivot Wall Rack | Safco 5016 Pivot Wall Rack |
| Mayline 9429 Rolling Stand | Safco 5059 Mobile Vertical File Safco 5060 Mobile Plan Center |
| Mayline 9319 Drop/Lift Wall Rack | Safco 5030 Drop/Lift Wall Rack |
Common Questions About Discontinued Mayline Products
Can I Still Buy Mayline Drafting Tables?
Some Mayline drafting table designs continued after the Safco acquisition, while many others were discontinued. The Ranger remains one of the most recognized Mayline drafting table designs.
Are Mayline Flat Files Still Available?
None of the flat file models (C-Files, Hamilton Unit Systems, Hamilton Regular Series) survived the transition while others were discontinued. The most comparable item is the Safco Professional Flat Files
What Replaced Mayline ProKits?
Portable drafting boards have largely replaced traditional ProKit systems and are now the preferred solution for many architecture, engineering, and design students.
Can You Help Identify an Older Mayline Product?
Yes. If you have a model number, catalog number, or photo, we can often help identify the original product and suggest a modern replacement.
We still receive calls from customers looking for discontinued Mayline drafting furniture, blueprint storage systems, and plan filing equipment. While some products disappeared years ago, many applications still have practical replacement options.
If you're trying to replace an older Mayline product and don't see it listed above, feel free to contact us. Chances are we've helped someone with the same question before.
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