Heavy Duty Shelving
Metro Heavy Duty Shelving uses 5/8″ special heavy gauge Metro Heavy Duty panels. These panels are manufactured with grooves that help maintain the load-bearing qualities of heavy duty plywood. Most shelving are 16 gauge stainless steel or galvanized aluminum and come with black, powder blue or clear anodized anodizing. Also HD heavy tonnage panels are available.
Due to the durability of heavy duty shelving, a heavy-duty storage system is essential for industrial businesses and schools. There are several styles and configurations to choose from, depending on the needs of the organization. The most common styles used in a storage system include corner, semi-fold and full-length drawers. In addition to styles and configurations, some storage systems offer a key-lock to eliminate unintentional opening of heavy-duty shelves.
Some heavy duty storage systems allow users to lock the door to prevent accidental opening of the heavy duty shelves. Lifting the heavy duty shelving is also made easier with a recessed lifting system that prevents damage to the shelves, while allowing the user to lift the entire system. In addition, locking mechanisms make it possible to secure a child’s toy from misuse.
Perfect for the Warehouse
Another popular style of shelving is mixed storage. This consists of heavy duty shelving that is also fitted with a heavy-duty pallet racking system. If the heavy duty shelving is secured to a solid surface, the racking system can be locked in place to protect the items contained in the shelving. In contrast, when the shelving is connected to a solid pallet rack, the racking system is unattached and may pose a theft hazard.
Because there are many different styles and sizes of heavy duty shelving available, most manufacturers produce a wide range of solutions. It is important for potential customers to take into consideration the particular needs of their warehouse and their specific storage needs before making a purchase. Many large scale warehouses use specialized, fully-equipage solutions for heavy duty shelving that meet all their storage needs. Smaller warehouses often have mixed solutions, which include shelving that is both highly specialized and that is available in a number of different configurations.
Regardless of the specific needs of your warehouse or its storage needs, a heavy duty shelving unit can be the perfect solution. Depending on the type of storage unit purchased and its size, a number of different features may be included. Different types of shelves may offer adjustable shelving, slide-out shelves and multiple drawer storage options, to name a few. If you need to store materials that are very heavy, it may be necessary to select a more specialized shelving unit.