Industrial Shelving Comparison Guide

Industrial steel shelving is designed to store small, light to very large heavy, bulky items. There are several application and shelving features that must be compared and considered when purchasing.

How the shelving will be loaded:
Loaded by hand,
using a forklift
or, combination of both.

Hand loaded storage shelving categories are as follows:
Steel compression clip shelving is an all-purpose system for light to heavier items, cases, cartons.
Nut and bolt shelving uses nuts and bolts to secure all shelves to posts resulting in a system for heavier loads.
Steel wire shelving is used by certain industries requiring added visibility, cleaner shelves, and NSF certification.
Enclosed shelving with either compression clips or nuts and bolts provides shelf levels with solid sides and backs to ensure stored product is secure.
Welded frame with clip on beams provides added capacity for large and bulky products and supplies.
Rivet style shelving using either single or double rivet connections allows a full range of light to heavy components to be stored safely.
Wide span shelving using clip on, single, or double rivet connections is an all-purpose type of shelving for industrial storage, including record storage boxes.

Use the attached shelving chart to compare available storage systems with your requirements. To confirm your choice, call (800-876-3736) and speak with one of our industrial metal shelving technicians who will assist you in choosing the best system.

American Surplus has been in the storage and material handling business for over 20 years selling quality second hand industrial shelving. You will be satisfied.