When it comes to an efficient warehouse, workshop or storage organization, the right shelving system is paramount. One of the most versatile and practical storage systems available is Long Span Shelving. Whether you are needing to store large awkward items, odd-shaped goods, or simply require flexibility in your space management, the long span shelving system offers an efficient solution to all of these needs.
But exactly what is long span shelving? And why is it getting so much traction across multiple industries? Let us break it down.
What is long span shelving?
Long span shelving is a medium-duty to heavy-duty shelving system used primarily to store large, bulky, or awkwardly shaped items. Long span shelving is an intermediate solution between bolt-on shelving and pallet racking system as it provides greater lengths of span between vertical supports. Long span shelving is mainly made from steel manufactured from high quality steel and is designed to provide open access from both sides and can easily be modified according to any fluctuating storage needs.
Long span shelving is an extremely functional storage system for items that cannot simply be stored in bins or boxes, too large to store in a standard shelf and too light to require pallet racking.
Advantages of Long Span Shelving
- Versatile Storage
Long span shelving has adjustable shelving and design flexibility which makes it useful for a vast range of products including lightweight packages to tool storage cabinets, cartons, and equipment.
- Heavy Load Bearing
Long span shelving, along with its thick beams and strong reinforced shelves, can hold heavy weight. It is frequently used for holding dies, molds, and heavier components — making it a great addition to die storage racks in manufacturing systems.
- Excellent Space Utilization
Long span shelving is a good use of vertical space without the mass of items taking up floor space; unlike pallet racking systems that can become larger systems. Long span shelving works well in small warehouses and stock rooms and can help workshops utilize some serious storage without sacrificing access.
- Simple to Assemble and Reconfigure
As most long span shelving systems are boltless in design, they are quick to set up and can be changed around if storage requirements change. This is what makes long span shelving particularly advantageous to businesses that are growing, as well as dealing with occasional seasonal inventories.
- Safe and Reachable
Long span shelving allows for the access of an open and more ergonomic shelving area without having to deal with some of the other, blue-collar racking systems or machinery, such as a forklift. You can store vertical filing units, sensitive tools, or documentation, and easily and safely retrieve your items without the use of machines.
Common Applications
- Automotive workshops
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing facilities
- Retail backrooms
- Archival and document storage
- Maintenance departments for storing tool storage cabinets
For facilities that also require heavy-duty options, long span shelving works well alongside drive-in pallet racking for high-density storage or die storage racks for organizing tooling components.
Conclusion: Trusted Solutions from Mek Engineering
Long Span Shelving provides some flexibility and reliability whether you are trying to organize small components, heavy equipment or archived documents, we’ve got the organization you need. If you need a supplier of quality storage systems, Mek Engineering has you covered.
From durable partition and tool storage cabinets to vertical filing systems that save space for the office, to drive in pallet racking, die storage racks and long span shelving, Mek Engineering has several solutions customized to meet all of your industrial and commercial needs.
Mek Engineering is your smart storage solutions provider – great design and great engineering.