You require heavy duty shelving systems in work-areas where the kind of objects or products that need to be stored are bulky, large, heavy and they need to be placed in a secure place. This kind of shelving is practical, sturdy, durable and tough. It can withstand wear and tear and also a certain amount of abuse, since most people tend to ignore manufacturers’ safety warnings about load-carrying capacity, distribution of weight and maintenance.
heavy duty racking china is not usually free-standing and it is either anchored to the floor or attached to the floor to avoid toppling, tipping or becoming unbalanced. In large industrial warehouses, where pallet racking systems are used, the shelves are spread across thousands of feet of space and may reach the ceiling in height – in these cases, wide aisles are left between them for the free movement of fork-lifts, ladders, goods-carrier vehicles and people.
Shops, archive storage facilities, libraries, hospital supply rooms, food-handling areas like industrial and hotel kitchens, offices, plant nurseries, hardware and tools storage areas, etc are some of the facilities that require industrial shelving. Manufacturers may have different terms for industrial shelving, such as warehouse shelving, warehouse racks, frame or bulk shelving, crib shelving or flexi shelving. These shelving units serve a functional rather than decorative purpose.
Commonly available heavy duty shelving solution types include:
Rivet shelving which consists of sturdy metal framework with particle board racks that can support thousands of kilograms. These are bolt-less systems which lock in place with the help of strong components and they’re very versatile and easy, cheap and quick to assemble. The racks may also be wire-mesh for easy cleaning.
Steel shelving units are used in shops, industries and offices. They provide a clean and neat look as well as being heavy duty. They may be open or closed systems and are ideal for handling materials in industries and warehouses. They also provide protection against damp, fungus and micro-organisms. Cross-braces or steel wires are provided for extra support and the shelves are adjustable, completely open shelving or covered at the sides or back. Some manufacturers offer special modular designs with compartment-drawers inserted to make your industrial shelving system more versatile. In forensic labs/police facilities, where evidence needs to be stored, combination systems can be installed as wall-storage with different compartments for different sizes of items. Industrial shelving for garages includes units with tool-sized separators for easy access and organization of tools and appliances.
Another popular choice for heavy duty shelving includes installation of removable racks or pallets and Plastic tool bin that can be stacked. This is useful in warehouses where inventory is constantly being moved. Heavy duty shelving made of aluminum is specially geared for use in hospitals, laboratories and hotel kitchens or food-handling units where cleanliness and hygiene are paramount. Aluminum shelving is easy to wash down and can tolerate sterilization procedures, steam and damp conditions.
Are you looking for workbenches suitable for warehouses, workshops, factories, shops and offices – as well as domestic and commercial garages. For more information contact us.service@spiethstorage.com
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