While options in industrial shelving used to be more limited, there are several different types of industrial shelving materials you can use in your warehouse or other type of facility. With the number of options available today, you should be able to find shelving with easy installation, sufficient durability, and good flexibility.
Here are some of the most popular shelving options you’ll find.
Steel Shelving
Steel shelving is the most popular and commonly used type of shelving for retail and warehousing applications. The reason for this is steel shelving’s inexpensive construction and durability, along with the ability to purchase new or used steel without a compromise in quality when organizing or storing items.
Steel shelves are typically among the best for storing small products or for supplementing carton storage in warehousing applications, largely because steel shelves are useful as floor shelving units or high-rise shelving. These shelving systems are also highly adjustable and versatile.
Rivet Shelves
This material also offers peak durability and versatility, only without bolts and clips. The lack of materials needed for assembly make putting these shelves together easier than other systems, which makes them ideal for use in applications that require a larger shelving installation. Rivet shelving is also great for storing heavier items with the right option.
Particle board and wire shelving options are available, but wire is often the best due to its endurance in most types of weather and temperatures. This type of shelving also comes with better adjustments than other shelving materials.
Wire Shelves
Wire is great for applications that require more visibility along with better air circulation through shelving systems. This material may not be capable of holding as many heavy items as steel or rivet shelving options, but it’s still useful for storing a wide variety of products both light- and heavyweight.
Bulk Rack Shelves
As the name of this type of shelving suggests, bulk rack shelving is great for stacking products in bulk, with plenty of space available for storage. It’s also a good option if you want shelving that can fit into smaller spaces. This material is relatively easy to assemble and take apart for one-time use.
Clipless Shelves
Clipless shelf models are becoming increasingly popular today. They are normally constructed with a combination of steel and particle board materials. They are also versatile and very easy to install. Despite their lightweight construction clipless shelves are capable of holding as much as 500 to 700 pounds.
Regardless of which type of shelving you want for your facility, any of these options will offer numerous benefits for your application with the help of professional fabrication and installation.