HEAVY-DUTY WAREHOUSE SHELVING

Warehouse shelving are indispensable in workshops, industries and logistics centres. They have to support very heavy loads in the range of 200 to 975 kilograms. On the other hand, the characteristics of the load can influence the arrangement of the shelves and also the depth of the rack.

It is true that more and more logistics centres are increasingly involved in the storage of goods for further distribution. The inflow and outflow of goods is continuous and it is necessary to have warehouse racks that can bear weight. In addition, it is essential that they are accessible for machinery and also for manual loading.

There are many sectors where the use of warehouse racking is required. Undoubtedly, logistics warehouses and mechanical workshops usually have them. They are also installed in industrial warehouses, catering warehouses and wholesale shops.

DESMON manufactures shelving for heavy loads. The design is developed according to the type of load and weight and is also adjusted to the available space. In this article we want to talk to you about warehouse shelving. We will go over the basic characteristics they must fulfil and their manufacturing process. Let’s start.

Warehouse racks are pieces of furniture specially designed to house all types of goods. They are metallic, very resistant and have mobile shelves and can be palletised to access the goods using forklift trucks.

At DESMON we are experts in different types of racking and we know that not just any model is suitable for supporting certain loads. Warehouse racks are heavy duty racks and they have a series of qualities that are indispensable. We review them.

Undoubtedly, the capacity to support heavy weights is one of the main attributes of warehouse racks. The metal structure is designed and assembled to distribute the weight along the entire length of the rack and to achieve an equal distribution.

As we have already mentioned, these pieces of furniture support weights of between 200 and 975 kilos. Stability is a fundamental detail to ensure a good load distribution. For this reason, on many occasions, warehouse shelving incorporates feet that can be fixed to the floor or to the wall.

One of the most significant conditions of warehouse racks is that they can adopt different configurations. In this way, they can be perfectly adapted to the dimensions and volume of the goods they contain.

Thus, we are talking about modular racks on which the height and depth of the shelves can be adjusted, as well as the number of vertical levels. In addition, elements such as stops or grids can be incorporated to support the load placed on top. Finally, they are very easy to expand, because you only need to add the modules you require.

When we talk about flexible storage racks, we mean that they contain shelves that can be adjusted every few centimetres.

The structure usually incorporates tabs that allow the secure anchoring of each shelf. These tabs are distributed along the vertical structure every few centimetres and allow the shelves to move. In this way, the gap between the shelves can be adapted to the volume of the item or goods being stored.

Easy access to each shelf is essential for a smooth and constant flow of incoming and outgoing goods. Therefore, it is essential for warehouse racking to have unobstructed accessibility.

At DESMON we manufacture models that allow palletising and working with forklift trucks or lifting platforms.

Anyone involved in logistics knows that the availability of a warehouse must be continuous. This means that any piece of furniture that is placed inside can be assembled quickly.

In this respect, warehouse racks require little time for assembly. The parts are easily assembled and a large rack can be erected in a short time.

Warehouse racks must be safe and completely stable. For this, it is important that the lower legs are well seated on the ground and that the floor is flat. The metal feet can be fixed to the floor with screws and the shelving can also be fastened to the wall with braces or large flanges.

The strength of the shelves must be adequate and all shelving must comply with quality controls during manufacture and all safety standards imposed by the administration.

Without a doubt, warehouse shelving should be made of metal. It is not advisable to opt for wooden ones if you intend to store heavy and bulky goods on them. Furthermore, DESMON always recommends installing new shelving and not resorting to second-hand shelving, which can present stability problems and be unsafe.

At DESMON, we are definitely in favour of warehouse racks made of galvanised steel. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon to which a final zinc treatment is applied to obtain that galvanised appearance.

This metallic structure and finish guarantee a rack that does not rust and withstands humidity without problems. In addition, resistance to knocks and impacts is guaranteed. Galvanised steel also resists corrosion and abrasion. The final appearance of the shelving is attractive, shiny and firm.

Finally, galvanised steel does not require extensive maintenance and is easy to clean. Simply wipe with a damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt that may have settled on the shelves.

If you need to install warehouse shelving, at DESMON we offer you configurable models that can be adjusted to the type of goods. We have a multidisciplinary team that designs, manufactures and assembles all our shelving. Alson, we have office shelving and models designed for archives.

We work in direct contact with the customer, listen to their requests and attend to their needs. With all this information, we design shelving that is safe, stable and suitable for the type of work being carried out.

If you need more information, contact us and get a customised quote for warehouse shelving.