Shelves
are important for everyone. They help us to store and organize several
items. While one needs shelves of minimum strength for personal use at
home, industrial shelving and storage options
need to be a lot stronger. One also gives little thought to appearance
in case of shelves for industrial use. There are many types of shelves
to choose from. Designs are based on some basic points.
Open or closed shelves
If
you need access to the items in the rack from 360 degrees, an open
shelf is the best choice. These racks let maximum light through them so
that you can easily spot what you need from the shelf. These racks also
allow air to circulate which will keep your tools and other items dry.
If you need something sturdier than steel racking,
you can opt for shelves that are accessible form only one side. These
are also beneficial in limiting small parts from rolling around or
falling down.
Doors
You
need to decide if you need doors on the shelves or not. If not, the
shelves would allow employees to access materials stored in the rack
easily. You may need doors to protect items in shelves from various
chemicals, excessive heat or even theft. This is great for industrial shelving and storage where items may be exposed to high temperatures, pressure and chemicals.
Nut and bolt or clip shelves
Posts
are attached with the help of nuts and bolts in the case of a nut and
bolt shelving unit. This is the sturdiest of all types of storage
options. In the other variety, metal clips are used to secure posts and
nuts and bolts are used only on the top and bottom tiers. There are also
bolt-less shelves available. These are designed to hold lesser weight
as compared to the previous two types of steel racking. Installing these shelves is very easy as there are no nuts, bolts or clips involved.
With these basics in mind, you will be able to select the best shelf according to your needs.
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