High Capacity Open Metal Shelving for Heavy Load Storage
Heavy duty open steel shelving works well for businesses that need stronger storage than standard open shelving can provide, while still keeping items visible and easy to access. Open shelving is often used for cartons, tools, parts, supplies, and heavier inventory that benefits from quick loading and retrieval in warehouses, stockrooms, maintenance rooms, and supply areas.
Standard and High-Capacity Open Shelving Options
This collection includes multiple load levels and shelving styles. Fully metal open shelving options listed on the page range from about 450 to 1,250 lb per shelf depending on the model, with 5, 6, or 8 shelves and multiple size options. The high-capacity bolted shelving unit listed in this collection is rated from about 2,000 to 2,800 lb per shelf and uses a fixed 5-shelf design.
What Makes High-Capacity Shelving Different
The biggest difference in the high-capacity line is the post design. The manufacturer states that these posts are fabricated from 14-gauge cold rolled steel and formed into a tubular design that provides more than twice the load capacity compared to standard posts. That makes this shelving a better fit for heavier stored materials and more demanding industrial applications where standard shelving posts are not enough.
Best Uses for Heavy Duty Open Shelving
Heavy duty open shelving is a strong choice for warehouse storage, parts storage, boxed inventory, maintenance supplies, and commercial backroom organization. If you need fast access and visibility, open shelving is usually the better fit. If you need more containment for stored items, a closed shelving unit may be a better option.
