All about metal shelving

Knowing everything about metal shelving is useful not only for employees of warehouses and various commercial organizations, as they often think. It is also important to understand the dimensions of iron shelves for the home, and what manufacturers produce such products.

You will need to look at conventional steel and stainless steel models with shelves, as well as other options.

You can meet a metal rack more and more often. Such products are confidently replacing purely wooden structures.... Modern shelving options can be a valuable acquisition not only for a warehouse or industrial enterprise, but also for an office, educational institution or trade and exhibition complex. The characteristics of such products are well thought out. It will be relatively easy to place a large number of necessary things in a limited amount.

Specific options may differ in:

• the number of shelves;
• features of the sectional structure;
• length and height;
• used materials;
• load-carrying capacity;
• other properties negotiated separately.

A simple iron or steel shelving is not very good. Even under carefully controlled conditions, corrosion will still develop. There is no need to count on a long service life and special reliability. The only plus of ferrous metal is its comparative cheapness. It can be used mainly for short-term projects. A galvanized or chrome-plated frame made of a profile turns out to be more reliable. However, it is no longer necessary to talk about serious savings in this case. For damp places and other areas where corrosive activity is high and nothing can be done about it, stainless steel products are preferable.

Such designs are not so expensive, while fully justifying themselves from a practical point of view; they are produced by a variety of companies. Aluminum racks are also in wide demand. They are lighter than their steel counterparts. Some difference in bearing capacity is fully compensated by this circumstance. Aluminum, moreover, does not corrode, unlike steel.

Do not discount the shelves with wooden components. High-quality wooden structures are quite reliable and stable. The special treatment avoids the fear of any fire or biodegradation problems. Moreover, wooden structures can be made by hand. It is much easier to repair them than all-metal complexes.

Glass racks (more precisely, with glass shelves and inserts) - since the frame is again made of high-quality steel - are quite convenient. They boast an original design and environmental friendliness. Transparency does this. The products are an attractive solution for trade and exhibition purposes.

The use of mobile shelving allows you to save space and improve the usability of warehouse space. Such designs very often help out if there is not enough space. Moving usually takes place using a special platform.Due to the flexibility, access to every point of the structure is greatly simplified.

This type of shelving belongs to the advanced category. It places high demands on the premises where it is used. It is not difficult to change the level of the beams according to the required load. Transporting the models on the hooks is also quite simple. Another important benefit is sustainability.

Models with shelves are good because at different levels, you can put different consignments of cargo and its individual copies. Tiering is very convenient for loading and unloading. Typically, the default open design consists of 3-4 shelves. Most of them are negotiated specifically. You can buy similar products in many places.

Often enough heavy and weighty items have to be stored on the shelves. This requires the complication of structures and an increase in their bearing capacity. Some of these models have hook shelves. In many cases, galvanized posts are used.

Such a solution is in demand when accumulating long and oversized cargo. It is used in wholesalers and in various industries. It is easy to place on the console rack:

• pipes;
• Fiberboard;
• Chipboard;
• rolled products from various types of metal;
• household appliances;
• logs and the like.

Many consumers are interested in single-sided console systems with support posts in the shape of the letter L. Such structures are mounted tightly to the wall. They are designed for very high loads. Bilateral complexes are made in the form of the letter T. They can be serviced from both sides; increased resilience is another important benefit.

This name was given to structures for storing pallets and boxes. They represent frames complemented by roller tracks. The tracks must be installed at an angle. The movement of the load occurs under the influence of gravity (hence the name). Therefore, there is no need to apply your own physical strength or waste electricity.

Gravity shelving is used in:

• in the equipment of industrial refrigerators;
• when storing spare parts for cars and electronic equipment;
• in places where consignments are assembled.

This type of structure is suitable for the accumulation of pallets with long-term and especially long-term storage cargo. The pallets will be placed on support beams that run along the entire tier. It is believed to be a versatile storage option. You can expand the rack in width, depth and height as needed. Some of the models are designed for a solid load (sometimes even 10-20 tons for each tier).

Horizontal and vertical braces are often used. Strengthening also occurs due to the longitudinal and transverse beams. The use of printed storage racks is relatively safe. Fenders prevent impacts from loading equipment. The repair of the deep complex is very simple. There are many other options to consider. So, in the domestic sphere, racks are often combined with cabinets and doors. These shelving units save valuable space and offer excellent storage space.

The wall-mounted format is often used in trade. It is no secret that in a number of pavilions, kiosks and even boutiques there is not too much space. And it is quite logical that it is assigned to move employees and customers in the first place. The goods are grouped closer to the wall. But sometimes similar solutions are used at home. Also, the racks are divided into non-separable welded and prefabricated (assembled from a number of blocks) options. The first type is usually more reliable and stronger.The second better meets the criteria for mobility. Moreover, it is built without the use of flammable welding, and, if necessary, can be easily dismantled and delivered to another desired place.

When using modern fasteners, the prefabricated modular version is not inferior to the traditional welded rack. In office buildings, storage systems with compartments for documents, money and other similar things are often used. But for a number of consumers, a metal frame rack with drawers is even more convenient. Such constructions are widely used in library and archival science. The boxes themselves may well be made not only of metal, but also of wood or plastic. As for the models with baskets, they are predominantly suitable for retail establishments.

By varying the size (depth) of baskets and their number on the shelves, they adapt the storage system to their needs. A folding rack is used mainly in the event that the load will change strongly and unpredictably. Even in small spaces, they are very helpful to the owners. Such models are used in hospitals and banks, in educational institutions and in separate warehouses.

Island shelving is used in large marketplaces. They vary greatly in their performance.... Such designs are suitable both for displaying promotional products and for demonstrating new products and market hits. As in other cases, the equipment may vary. The floor format is used to accommodate the heaviest loads; wall-mounted shelves are usually less spacious.

The quantity is directly related to the number of tiers. So, a relatively small low rack, which has 3 shelves, can reach 150 cm. The same applies to structures that include 4 shelves. 2 meter shelves can hold up to 5 shelves. An assembly of 6 shelves usually reaches 250 cm. How much a particular product weighs depends on the width, length and thickness of the metal, therefore it is important to negotiate such a moment in advance.

A simple black shelving can be great in a warehouse or industrial plant. But in offices, shops and private homes, it is logical to use more elegant solutions. Therefore, original design approaches are popular. Gold color looks elegant and noble. In large warehouses and offices, racks can be painted in corporate colors. In warehouse practice, metal racks can be painted for safety reasons. The main beams are orange or red to warn of danger.

At home, built-in shelving structures are often used.... They are compact and perform well in the kitchen or office space. A straight standard product looks like a simple cabinet, but lacks front doors. Narrow models of horizontal and vertical type are extremely popular. In addition to saving space, they boast a minimalist look. U-shaped systems are praised for the combination of capacity and compactness. Thinking over the execution of a metal rack, attention should be paid to their separation function.

Other original options:

• rack bed;
• storage located around the column;
• storage systems under the stairs.

In domestic conditions, racks of white, milk, gray or beige color are in wide demand. Such solutions can be incorporated into a wide variety of interiors. In a solid setting, it makes sense to use black or brown tones - they will immediately give a hint of high cost. More modern designs include shades of blues, greens, yellows and reds. This solution will allow for visual positivity.

The following brands deserve attention:

• Metal-Zavod;
• Atlas (a company specializing in shop and office equipment);
• Crocus M (the company supplies industrial equipment);
• "Metaurus";
• Trajan;
• Lazar.

In industrial and other areas, racks are used:

• for storage of products not finished production;
• for completing purposes;
• when reserving parts or tools for production;
• when things are accumulated for further processing, sorting or sending;
• when storing (the most common area of ​​use, which is also typical for things in an apartment, for a summer residence and for a house);
• during order picking;
• to preserve documents and other valuables;
• in the library, museum and archival industry.

The benefits of shelving in the household are the same as in organizations. First of all, they are economical and practical. The appearance depends on the place of application. So, even the simplest model can be put in the pantry. There, practicality will come first. In the interior of the living room, the level of requirements is higher, even if the design is made in the spirit of a loft.

The guest space is compatible with storage built into niches. But there will find a place and lightweight shelving-partitions. Floor models are located mainly along the walls. Console versions with narrow shelves show themselves best there. In hallways, built-in or suspended modifications are most often used.

Such constructions show themselves well during storage:

• clothing and other textiles;
• keys;
• various accessories;
• other useful items.

Hanging or floor models are widely used in bedrooms. Among them, small corner structures are best suited for storing a small amount of things. But massive shelving in bedrooms is not worth installing. For souvenirs and cosmetics, versions with glass doors are needed. They look weightless and original.

First you need to decide whether these racks will be kept in one place, or it is justified to relocate them. Among the non-separable structures, there are rigidly fixed and rolling on wheels. The choice between them depends on the priorities. In any case, one must also pay attention to the achieved capacity and dimensions. Additionally, the load that the rack as a whole and each part of it can carry separately is taken into account. The cost is not that important. Even at the same price, the way the parts are connected and the mesh sizes can vary greatly. The return on such investments in practice is also very different.

It is advisable to buy racks only from trusted manufacturers that have proven themselves well in practice. Color and geometry are selected purely for their needs, if there are no special technical standards in a particular case. Wall racks are used to decorate niches for TVs or aquariums. Lattice modifications are devoid of rear and side walls, in many cases they have an asymmetric configuration. Pallet models are chosen for the accumulation of the same type of goods on pallets and pallets.