Metal shelving has been one of the most popular storage solutions in recent years. It can also be very useful in the business world. In this article, we will explain the main characteristics of metal shelving for industrial warehouses: load capacity, materials, etc.
What are industrial shelving units?
When we at Grupo Atox talk about metal shelving for industrial warehouses, we are referring to a type of high-rise storage solution.
Its main function is to store goods while optimizing the available space in warehouses. For example, this type of storage is very popular among companies in the logistics sector, supermarkets, department stores, and parcel and courier companies, among others.
Characteristics of shelving for industrial warehouses
Metal shelving for industrial warehouses has different characteristics. Based on our experience, these are the most relevant and useful ones to know:
Load capacity
Metal shelving for industrial warehouses can support different weights depending on the type. Those that support the least weight are the light ones (about 100 kg), and those that support the most weight are the heavy-duty ones, about one ton per shelf.
Materials
Although this type of shelving is typically made of metal, it can be made from different types of metal. For example, depending on factors such as the load they will bear, one type of metal or another will be used. In addition, these shelves can be made more solid and stable by using elements such as additional reinforcements to achieve greater load capacity.
Strength and space maximization
Our metal shelving for industrial warehouses is very strong and safe, allowing you to make the most of the space you have available, so you can achieve an efficient, safe, and organized warehouse.
Components
Most metal shelving for industrial warehouses is quite simple: it consists of vertical supports (pillars), shelves where goods are placed, and vertical beams that support their weight. In addition, they can incorporate additional elements, depending on the design and type of shelving in question.
At Grupo Atox, we are specialists in storage solutions for your business. That is why we offer you all kinds of storage solutions: from self-supporting warehouses to pallet racking systems, including our metal shelving for industrial warehouses.
Get your metal shelving for industrial warehouses at Grupo Atox
Now you know how much weight metal shelving for industrial warehouses can hold. You will probably want a storage solution that will help improve your business.
At Grupo Atox, we pride ourselves on working hard to manufacture the highest quality products. Explore our website and get the shelving that best suits your needs and those of your company!
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