What are the types of racks on wheels and how to choose them?

Shelving designs are different. In this article, we will consider models on wheels, note their advantages, disadvantages, and tell about the varieties. In addition, we will show you what to look for when buying the best option.

Racks on wheels are a functional and non-standard solution for organizing space. Elements include vertical support frames, horizontal beams, storage tiers, hooks and threaded connections. They are based on a rigid mobile platform for the shelving superstructure.

The products have a number of advantages:

• their mobility allows you to move structures as needed from place to place;
• they organize and unload space, bring order to it;
• differ in the variability of the size range, may have a different number of tiers;
• are made from durable raw materials, therefore they are reliable, practical and durable;
• have a different level of carrying capacity for each shelf, have a variability in the diameter of the wheels;
• provide for placement in residential and non-residential premises, of different sizes;
• vary in purpose, are able to meet the needs of buyers with different financial capabilities;
• often equipped with additional options (for example, shelf limiters);
• move freely in any given direction.

Racks on wheels have a wide range of models. Thanks to this, they can be matched to a different style of interior. Moreover if desired, the buyer can choose a product of the required color, suitable for the color scheme of a particular interior. They can be installed in the kitchen, bedroom, living room, closet, hallway.

A good solution would be the option of placing it in a garage, workshop, or warehouse. You can store various items on the shelves (food, tools, linen, detergents, flowers).

Depending on the model, the product can become a harmonious addition to furniture or its accent. It can be used in confined spaces. The rack can decorate the interior of a modern apartment, private or country house with a typical or open plan.

It looks impressive, stylish and modern. It can accommodate a lot of things, it costs less than a chest of drawers or a wardrobe. It can replace the partition, participate in the zoning of space into separate functional areas. Provides free access to stored items.

However, in addition to the advantages, the rack structures on wheels have several disadvantages:

• mobile systems are not suitable for placement in children's rooms;
• they cannot be bought in premises whose floor has even a slight slope;
• racks do not protect the placed items from dust and dirt.

Mobile mobile shelves with shelves are used as equipment for shops, restaurants. Besides, special roll-out systems are installed in a professional kitchen. These are grocery constructions, shelves for storing cook tools and utensils, refrigerating chambers.

Shelving systems are used to organize utility rooms. Small varieties are bought for urban kitchens, country houses.With their help, they equip small flower greenhouses on balconies (loggias).

Kitchen models can be placed next to the refrigerator. Typical designs are used to store blanks, tools. Some shoppers are borrowing racks to place in bathrooms, using them to store detergents and dirty clothes.

Mobile shelving on wheels can be classified according to different criteria. For example, according to the type of storage, they can be one-sided and two-sided. Bilateral systems have a wheelbase with rail travel. These are warehouse models equipped with elements for various purposes.

They consist of vertically arranged struts, horizontal bearing elements, guide rails, manual or electric drive. They are variable in the number of tiers and sections. They are distinguished by the ability to adjust the position of the horizontal shelves.

Individual storage options provide for adaptation to the placement of items with different dimensions. If they dock, then long loads can be placed. In this case, the load on all racks is evenly distributed. They allow you to achieve the most efficient use of warehouse space.

In terms of weight load, wheeled racks are light and heavy. Products of the first group are designed to store items of light weight. They are bought for arranging storage rooms, balconies, loggias, change houses. They are ordered for banks, offices, archives, using them to store documents, office supplies, office equipment.

The type of construction of such products is prefabricated. This makes them easy to transport. On installation, the racks on wheels are floor-standing stationary. The type of shelves are classic, with pallets, closed boxes.

The number of tiers of shelving structures varies. The rack can be two-tier, three-tier, four-tier and multi-tier.

By the type of shelves, the sliding rack can be solid, lattice, pallet. Solid shelves are ordinary shelves made of wood, plastic, metal, MDF, chipboard. Lattice are nothing more than shelves consisting of identical elements. Pallet models are good because they have fences on all sides. Even small items can be stored in them.

The mobile mesh rack is a narrow structure of solid shelves and a metal frame, a single lattice on 3 sides (except for the facade). Other models are simpler: they consist of a pair of shelves in 2 rows. They resemble roll-out coffee tables, so they can be used at home to equip living rooms and hallways.

Wood, plastic, metal, chipboard, MDF are used in the production of racks on wheels. Each type of material determines the properties of the structure, its weight load, practicality, and durability.

• Plastic is used for pallets and sections. Plastic material is inert to moisture, decay, fungus, rust. It is durable, variable in color, but not designed for significant weight loads.

• Wood is the best option for a rack structure. It is durable, environmentally friendly, practical, withstands more weight, but is not used very often in wheel systems.

• Particleboard and MDF are used for the manufacture of shelving shelves. In terms of performance, the material is not inferior to wood. However, the raw material is not resistant to moisture, which limits the scope of application.

• Metal (aluminum, galvanized, stainless steel) - the material of the frame of these models. Differs in durability, practicality, resistance to significant loads.

The choice of a rack on wheels depends on various factors. For example, the following are taken into account:

• product height, convenient for users;
• the number of tiers required for the location of all things;
• the height between the shelves is sufficient to accommodate specific items;
• the length and width of the shelves on which you need to fit things;
• the size of the wheels, their unimpeded movement in a given direction.

Besides, pay attention to the rigidity of the frame, the level of the maximum permissible load. The type of frame is important. It can be a typical "skeletal" design or a closed version, which is, for example, a three-tiered case made of plastic boxes with a retractable opening system.

Depending on the type of stored items, you need to pay attention to the number of guide profiles. In other systems, the frame consists of 4 main elements.

The choice depends on what exactly needs to be systematized. If this is a small inventory, it is worth purchasing a model with closed drawers-compartments. If desired, you can stick a label on each of them indicating the type of stored products. A closed storage system will keep small items from dust.

If the rack is needed as a mobile system for organizing the cultivation of seedlings, it is advisable to take a model with several tiers of shelves-pallets. They can accommodate a lot of containers with seedlings. Garage models need to be particularly powerful, as do heavy tool options. Here it is better to choose open products with solid shelves.

If you need a model tea table, for example, for a summer residence, you should take a closer look at the plastic version with no more than 2-3 tiers. If necessary, it can be rolled out onto the terrace, veranda. In addition, it can be placed in a summer gazebo.

The best model for storing dishes is the option with a front door, mesh pallet boxes, and towel rails.