Long Span Metal Shelving

2.The basic components

·Upright:

The upright is around 55-60mm width, which has the similar structure with pallet rack frames. Horizontal and diagonal braces are fitted to the lower and upper part to ensure frame rigidity. Bolted base plates are fitted to each frame, dependent on designed capacity.

·Step Beam

They are adjustable on vertical pitch of 50mm or 75mm. Each beam has a step of 24-28mm for fitting of steel shelves, and an integral safety lock is fixed to prevent accidental removal of step beams. Beam load capacity is based on your requirements.

Steel shelves

Cold rolled steel sheets are used to make the steel shelves. Normally the material thickness can be 0.6mm to 0.8mm for SPCC. 4-6 pcs of shelves for one level of racking. Underneath the shelves, reinforced bars are spot welded to offer more loading capacity.

4.Product Application

The long span metal shelving is suitable for manual picking of warehouse goods. They can be used with plastic bins or carton to store bulk heavy cargo in automobile, electronic industry. Combined with flooring, 65mm wide upright longspan shelving can also be made into mezzanine floor.

Longspan metal shelving is robust, versatile and extremely cost-effective. Frames are height adjustable in 50mm increments, and each shelf level can withstand up to 800kg depending on your selected combination. Our long span shelving is designed for industrial and commercial applications – storing a wide range of stock types.

5.ADVANTAGES:

Long span metal shelving improve the efficiency of warehouse operations by enabling more effective use of available space. Warehouse metal shelving helps warehouse managers make better use of vertical space because they can store materials on high shelves without risk.

Long span metal shelving also makes warehouses neater, which improves efficiency and helps to prevent misplaced goods. Consistent use of shelves for storage increases pick and put away time and improves the flexibility of existing space.

The only drawback to warehouse shelving is the high cost of buying new. That’s why many savvy warehouse operators buy used racks and shelves.