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Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Shelving

What is metal shelving?

Metal shelving is a durable and versatile storage solution designed to organize materials, supplies, equipment, files, inventory, and other items. Commercial metal shelving can be configured for applications ranging from offices and libraries to healthcare facilities, warehouses, museums, manufacturing facilities, and other professional environments.

What types of metal shelving does Spacesaver Storage Solutions offer?

Spacesaver Storage Solutions offers a wide variety of metal shelving and racking solutions, including 4-Post and Case-Type shelving, Flexible Shelving, Cantilever Shelving, High-Bay Shelving, Pallet Racking, Widespan Shelving, LEVPRO Suspended Mobile Shelving, Rousseau Metal Products, and 4-Post FreeSpan™ Shelving. The right system depends on what you need to store, your available space, accessibility requirements, and workflow.

What are the benefits of metal shelving?

Metal shelving provides durability, efficient use of space, organization, and long-term flexibility. Many systems can be adjusted or reconfigured as storage requirements change, allowing organizations to adapt their storage instead of replacing the entire system.

Can metal shelving be customized?

Yes. Depending on the shelving system, configurations can include adjustable shelves, dividers, drawers, doors, bins, specialty accessories, and other components. Spacesaver Storage Solutions can help determine a configuration based on the dimensions of your space and the items you need to store.

What is 4-Post metal shelving?

4-Post shelving is a versatile commercial storage system that can accommodate files, boxes, supplies, and many other materials. Spacesaver's 4-Post and Case-Type systems feature adaptable shelving and can accommodate accessories such as file dividers, bin dividers, divider rods, doors, and drawers.

What is 4-Post FreeSpan™ shelving?

Spacesaver's 4-Post FreeSpan™ is a clip-style steel shelving system designed for fast adjustment and flexible configuration. Shelves can be repositioned in ¾-inch increments, and the system can be installed as stationary shelving or incorporated into a high-density mobile storage system.

What is flexible shelving?

Flexible shelving is designed for spaces where storage requirements or room layouts may change. Depending on the configuration, shelving can be moved or reconfigured to help organizations create storage when needed while keeping space available for other activities.

Can metal shelving be used for heavy items?

Yes. Spacesaver offers shelving and racking solutions for applications ranging from everyday supplies to heavier industrial inventory and equipment. Because load capacities vary by product and configuration, the appropriate shelving system should be selected based on the size, weight, and quantity of the materials being stored.

Is metal shelving suitable for warehouses and manufacturing facilities?

Yes. Metal shelving is well suited to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, parts departments, distribution operations, and other industrial environments. Options such as pallet racking, widespan shelving, high-bay shelving, Spider® shelving, and other configurations can help organize inventory while improving access and use of available space.

Can metal shelving help maximize available storage space?

Yes. A properly designed shelving system can take advantage of both horizontal and vertical space. Metal shelving can also be incorporated into high-density or mobile storage configurations to increase storage capacity within an existing footprint.

What is suspended mobile shelving?

Suspended mobile shelving uses an overhead track to support movable shelving sections. Spacesaver's LEVPRO system eliminates floor rails and allows aisles to compact when they are not needed, helping increase storage capacity without requiring a larger storage footprint.

Does Spacesaver offer open and closed metal shelving?

Yes. Open shelving provides convenient visibility and access to stored materials, while closed shelving can provide additional protection, privacy, security, and a cleaner appearance. Closed configurations can include options such as solid steel or clear polycarbonate doors and locks.

How do I choose the right metal shelving system?

Start by considering what you need to store, the weight and dimensions of those items, how frequently they need to be accessed, your available floor and vertical space, and whether your storage requirements may change over time. Spacesaver Storage Solutions can evaluate these factors and recommend a shelving configuration suited to your facility.

Can Spacesaver Storage Solutions help design and install my shelving?

Yes. Spacesaver Storage Solutions can help customers identify an appropriate storage solution for their space and application. Contact the Spacesaver team to discuss your facility, storage requirements, and installation location and to begin planning a customized metal shelving system.

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