What is the Most Common Type of Shelving?

Whether you have a warehouse full of products that need to be stored or a messy garage at home that needs a little organization, shelving is your best friend. But ever wondered what the most common type of shelving is?

Metal shelving is the go-to choice for most all-purpose shelving needs. Among its main benefits, metal shelving is affordable, durable and easy to maintain. Another reason it’s the most common type of shelving is the fact that it’s so versatile—you can virtually use metal shelving in any situation. It’s an ideal storage choice for commercial and industrial applications, offices, shops, warehouses, distribution centers and even at home in your basement, garage or shed!

We have a great selection of metal shelving systems that are easy to set up and install, including:

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    Open Metal Shelving – Uses open steel braces to increase visibility and air flow to contents stored while maintaining strength and stability. These have beaded front posts that allow you to connect shelves to both sides of the post, making them more affordable and flexible.

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    Closed Metal Shelving —These types of shelving units are the strongest in the industry with their welded box beams in the front and back and triple bend flanges on the sides. Starter units include two beaded front posts, two angle back posts, one set of back panels, two sets of side panels and shelves with four shelf clips per shelf.

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    Heavy Duty Open Steel Shelving —These units are fabricated from 14 gauge cold rolled steel so they’re super strong. They are formed into a tubular design to provide more than two times the load capacity!

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    Heavy Duty Closed Steel Shelving — As their name implies, these shelving units are incredibly strong and durable. The closed backs and sides help keep contents contained.

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    Pass Thru Shelving—These units don’t require cross braces, which makes it easy to access all four sides. This type of shelving is durable and stable, with the top and bottom of the units attaching with steel-grip nuts for added strength.

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    Metal Bin Shelving—This shelving will help you keep your inventory organized and stored with high visibility and easy access! Each shelf can handle up to 800 lbs. These units come in several configurable sizes, assemble in minutes and will last a lifetime.

We offer compression shelf clips that allow you to quickly and easily adjust any shelf’s height as inventory requirements change. Our shelves are also hole-punched to allow for base strips, label holders, shelf dividers and more! Find out more about our metal shelving parts HERE.

Although metal units are the most common type of shelving, we have other types as well that have benefits of their own. Feel free to browse through our website and see for yourself!  And as always, if you have any questions or need help selecting a shelving system that will work for you and your specific needs, don’t hesitate to contact us. We have a whole crew full of friendly people who are ready to dazzle you with their industry knowledge and help you maximize your storage potential.

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