Steel Shelving Specification Guide

How to size your load and your space

• Shelving Inquiries

1. Determine overall width of shelving area. This is the amount of side-to-side space you wish to store product in.
   

2. Measure the width, depth and height of product being stored.
   

3. Determine the weight of product to be stored, and the number of products to be stored per shelf.
   

4. Determine the width, or left-to-right dimension of the individual shelf units needed. Standard shelving units are 36", 42" and 48" wide. Choose the size that best fits your product.
   

5. Determine the shelf depth. This is the front-to-back dimension. Choose the size that best fits your product depth. Standard depths are 12", 18" and 24" for steel shelving.
   

6. Determine the weight each shelf will need to bear based on the weight of stored product, and number of products per shelf. This determines the needed shelf capacity. Note that this capacity is based upon evenly distributed loads.
   

7. Determine height of shelving needed. Some factors that may help determine this are: Ceiling height and number of shelf openings required. Shelf openings are the space between shelf levels. For example, a seven shelf unit will have six openings. To determine your shelf opening size, you should consider your product height. Standard steel shelving heights are: 75", 87", and 99". 87" shelving is the most common, most versatile size. It is Cisco-Eagle's Inventory Shelving Height. 

8. Determine whether you want the shelving unit to be open-type or closed-type. For details, see Open vs. Closed shelving.

9. Check the product tables for the appropriate size. 

   • Open Steel Shelving

   • Closed Steel Shelving

10. This guide reflects steel shelving, but there are other types of shelving. For many applications you can utilize Steel Shelving, Rivet Shelving, or Wire Shelving. For advice on shelving sizes, configurations and sizes, feel free to contact customer service.

11. NOTE: Cisco-Eagle will assist you in quickly and easily configuring your shelving unit. Call toll-free in the U.S. or submit a shelving inquiry.

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