Wire shelving
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Wire Shelving is becoming increasingly popular for use as industrial shelving.
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[edit] Features
Standard wire shelving features four steel poles, 3 to 6 feet in height, with shelves that are 18 or 24 inches deep and 3 or 4 feet wide. Shelves have four holes on the corners where the poles insert and little plastic clips keep them connected. The shelves are held on by circular groves on the poles usually running every inch. Hence, individual shelves can be put at any height and moved up and down when the unit is fully assembled without taking apart the unit or moving the other shelves.
No tools are required to assemble or disassemble these shelves although a rubber mallet is useful.
Wire shelving is used in a broad range of commercial and home applications. It is often used in restaurant and food service applications due to its ability to stay clean and resist rust and mold. It's also used by retailers and in industrial applications. It is used in home kitchens as well. Wire shelving is excellent in areas where fire prevention is stressed because its open design allows sprinkler systems to function where sold shelving might block water flow.
[edit] Incompatible Standards and Labeling
Not all pole diameters and shelf widths in use are the same. The various plastic connectors are not interchangeable among manufacturers. Many use proprietary designs that do not fit with the systems of other makers. This variance tends to make it difficult to mix and match various brands of shelving.
[edit] Chrome-Plated Steel Versus Stainless Steel
Chrome-plated steel is much cheaper and much less rust resistant to scratches.
[edit] Color
Typical colors are chrome, white, and black.
[edit] Weight capacity ratings
Shelves are manufactured in many different weight limits from 300 to 1,200 pounds. It is important to note that most shelving is rated per shelf level for evenly distributed loads. The definition of a capacity rating may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and should be confirmed before shelving is used at or near its listed capacity.
[edit] Accessories
Caster Sets, Wire Racks.
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