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Selection Charts
Storage Rack
Shelving
Storage Rack Selection
Chart
| Rack Styles |
BULK
STORAGE |
SELECTIVE
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DRIVE-IN
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CANTILEVER |
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| APPLICATION |
Used to store large,
bulky items that are loaded by hand only. |
Store palletized loads
and large loads handled by powered equipment.
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Maximum density storage
of similar palletized loads. Minimum access, machine loaded.
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Use to store long, flat
items such as sheets, bars, or tubes. Hand or machine loaded. |
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CONSTRUCTION
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Welded or bolted upright frames, with beams
that bolt or clip in place. |
Welded upright frames, with beams that bolt or
clip into position. |
Welded upright frames, with isle ties. Short
arms hold rails supporting pallets. |
Upright columns with bolted on base legs. Arms
bolt in place. |
CAPACITY
per level |
750-1000 lbs.
(per level) |
2000-10000 lbs.
(per level) |
2000-6000 lbs.
(per pallet) |
500-2000 lbs.
(per arm) |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Width |
48" to 96" |
48" to 144" |
To fit pallet |
Specified |
| Depth |
18" to 48" |
24" to 48" |
2+ pallets |
18" to 48" |
| Height |
5' to 12' |
8' to 24' |
2+ pallets |
8' to 16' |
| FINISH |
Racks are
usually coated with an industrial enamel paint. |
| ASSEMBLY |
Uprights are raised to a vertical
position and the beams are clipped into place. A safety pin or bolt is then installed to
prevent accidental removal of the beam. Shims may be required to level and plumb the rack
on uneven floors. |
Bases are bolted to uprights. The spreaders
and arms are bolted into place. |
NOTES:
- These are general specifications from a variety of manufacturers. There may be
differences between these descriptions and some specific brands. Please call us with any
specific questions concerning storage racks.
- Most heavier racks require anchoring to the floor. Floor surfaces such as wood or
asphalt may require special floor preparation.
- Sizes other than those shown above are available for special applications.
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Shelving
Selection Chart
| SHELF STYLES |
BOLTLESS |
COMMERCIAL |
INDUSTRIAL |
WIRE |
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| Common Uses |
Light industrial/ commercial. Smaller boxes/ light
product. |
Light industrial/ commercial. Drawer units and shelf bins. |
Standard and Heavy Industrial. Dense product. Heavy usage
area. |
Freezer/cooler. Electronics. Heavy industrial. Retail
Display. |
CONSTRUCTION
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| Shelf |
Particle Board |
22 ga. steel |
20 and 18 ga. steel |
Open wire grid with bar joist edge frame. |
| Upright |
16 ga. steel frame |
16 ga. steel posts |
14 ga. formed steel posts/ 12 ga. angle steel posts. |
1" round steel posts with spacing grooves. |
| Shelf Capacity |
250-400 lbs. |
300-400 lbs. |
350-1100 lbs. |
600-800 lbs |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Width |
36 or 48" |
36 or 48" |
30, 36, 42, 48" |
30, 36, 48, 60, 72" |
| Depth |
12, 18, or 24" |
12, 18, or 24" |
12, 18, 24, 30" |
14, 18, 24, 30" |
| Height |
84 or 96" |
75 or 87" |
75, 87, 99, 123" |
54, 62, 74, 86" |
| Finish |
GALVANIZED |
PAINTED |
PAINTED |
PLATED/EPOXY |
| Assembly |
Steel edged shelves clip into slots on upright frames.
Back bracing may be required. |
Shelves clip into upright posts. Back braces and side
braces are bolted into place. |
Shelves clip or bolt to posts. Back braces and side braces
are bolted in place. |
Plastic clips snap onto upright posts. Shelves slide on
over posts and wedge onto plastic clips. |
NOTES:
- These are general specifications from a variety of manufacturers. There may be
differences between these descriptions and some specific brands. Please call us with any
specific questions.
- Gauge or ga. (a measure of steel thickness) goes backward. 18 gauge is heavy
duty; 22 gauge is light duty.
- Back braces can be eliminated by using corner angle sways. This allows clear
access to the front and back.
- Other sizes are available for special applications.
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