All You Need to Know About Longspan Shelving

Longspan Shelving plays a very important role in terms of storage. They are a vital component of your storage needs. They are known by multiple names in the storage industry. Some of them are – heavy duty shelving, storage shelving, garage shelving, warehouse shelving, metal shelving and likewise. As the name suggests longspan shelving refers to spanning or storage at a great distance. Thus, the storage units or shelves as we call them which can be expanded to a long distance or have the capacity to be extended to greater lengths can be termed as Longspan Shelving. 

Longspan Shelving

Since they are very heavy and durable in nature thus they are made of steel and can withstand quite heavier loads also. Also, these longspan shelving units are quite versatile in nature and thus they are widely used for both commercial and personal purposes.

Components of Longspan Shelving

There are three major components of longspan shelving which are highlighted below:

• Vertical Uprights – These are the two parallel metal structures which stand at the end of longspan shelving and provide support to the shelving units. They can come in different height variations and they form a joint or connecting point at the end of every extension.
• Horizontal Beams – Horizontal beams are stretchable in nature and they can be extended as per the need of the storage. They are made up of metal and join every extension to one another.
• Internal Shelves – These are the racks where the products are stored or placed. They are durable in nature and these shelves usually sit inside two beams and between two uprights.

As per the conventional design, a longspan shelving unit contains 2 vertical uprights, 8 horizontal beams, and 4-8 inner shelves.  But of course, as per the need, the number of components can differ in longspan shelving unit.

Material and Quality – Longspan Shelving

Conventional longspan shelving weighs 800 Kg. This is the minimum weight but of course the weight can increase as per the requirement. As mentioned above, longspan shelving is made up of highly durable metal or steel and thus they are highly durable and can withstand heavy loads quite easily.

Mobility Options – Longspan Shelving

Longspan Shelving also comes with a variety of mobility options. For instance, at the bottom part, you can see wheels attached which makes the movement of longspan shelves easier from one place to other.

Longspan Shelving

Benefits – Longspan Shelving

Following are the benefits of longspan shelving –

• Longspan shelving can be dismantled easily. Thus, it will save space and you can assemble or dismantle as per your requirement.
• Longspan Shelving units are expandable in nature and thus you can buy the add-ons as per your requirement. You do not need to buy the heavier one at one go. Buy as and when the demand occurs.
• Longspan Shelving units are quite easy to install. No specialized equipment or tools are required for the same and thus even an unskilled person can install these shelving units.
• Since Longspan shelving units can store a huge amount of material thus they are used for both commercial and personal purpose.
• Longspan Shelving units are quite durable in nature and thus they will survive years without any wear or tear. Thus, you do not need to worry about replacing the material time and again.
• Longspan Shelving units require very little maintenance and thus the cost involved in maintenance is minimal. Thus, you can easily have one longspan shelving unit without worrying too much of the maintenance cost.