Heavy Duty Shelving

Heavy Duty Shelving

Heavy duty shelving is made for large, heavy loads that surpass the maximum load capacities of normal shelving units. In warehouses, heavy-duty shelving is often utilized to hold oversized goods or large pallets. These units provide the necessary support for heavyweight cargo.

Heavy duty shelving units are available in an array of designs; these designs vary most notably by the dimensions of the shelves and the material of which they are made. Dimensions include height, length, and depth, as well as weight capacity. If desired, shelving units can be made fireproof, mobile, or chemical resistant.

Heavy-duty shelving is generally made of hard metals like steel or stainless steel. Steel is an alloy whose major component is iron. It also contains a small amount carbon, although it only contributes to less than two percent of steel's total composition. Steel varies from cast iron due to its increased malleability and decreased carbon content.