Industrial Shelving Articles & Resources

  Open Shelving vs. Closed Shelving

A look at the aesthetic and functional factors that should be considered when you specify steel shelving.

  Records Storage: A Smart Investment

How to calculate a return on investment on archival record storage systems

  Modular Storage vs. Static Shelving

Depending on what you are storing, both options have their advantages

  Modular Storage: Organizational Advantages

Adding drawers to shelving makes the most of storage potential in many applications.

  Rotary Shelving: Save Space and Time

Gain storage space and pick faces for small parts and components by converting to rotary bin shelving

Rivet Shelving

  How to Specify and Order Rivet Shelving

A guide to designing the exact rivet shelving units you need for high capacity bulk storage

  Rivet Shelving: Glossary of Terms

What is the difference between a tee post and a channel beam? What is a wall tie used for? This and more explained.

  Deck Options for Rivet Shelving

Particle board isn't the only option when it comes to installing shelves

  Rivet Shelving Beam and Component Drawings

Beam hardware profiles and their uses explained. Also an exploded view of how shelving components fit together.

Steel Shelving

  How to Specify and Order Steel Shelving

A step-by-step guide on how to configure and determine what type and size of steel shelving you need for your project.

  Steel Shelving: Glossary of Terms

Definitions of steel shelving terminology and jargon. Includes a list of most componentry used in assembling a steel shelving unit.

  Steel Shelving Architectural Specs

A breakdown of steel shelving components, their measurements, and in some cases, the manufacturing process used to make it.

Wire Shelving

  How to Configure and Order Wire Shelving

A step-by-step guide to configuring and ordering the right type and size of wire shelving you need for your job.

  Installing and Connecting Wire Shelving

Wire shelving can be set up as straight rows, corners, or right angle T patterns.