Effective storage solutions are essential for any business, ensuring stock, equipment, and supplies are organised and accessible. Whether you operate a busy warehouse, run a retail store, or manage a commercial kitchen, choosing the right shelving or racking can improve efficiency and maximise space. Here’s a guide to the best shelving and racking options for different types of businesses.
Factory Shelving and Racking
Factories and industrial spaces often require strong, durable shelving that can handle heavy loads. Here are some of the best types of factory shelving and racking:
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Heavy Duty Racking: Designed for bulk storage and heavy materials, heavy-duty racking, such as blue racking and steel racking, can support large equipment, tools, and parts and has a minimum weight capacity of 400kg per shelf. With options of chipboard, melamine or steel shelves, heavy duty racking is a durable, reliable choice for your factory.
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Industrial Shelving: Ideal for use as factory shelving, industrial shelving offers durable metal construction with high load capacities, ensuring safe and efficient storage. With weight capacities of up to 500kg per shelf and heights of 2200mm, these shelving units are perfect for factory shelving. Read our blog ‘A Guide on Choosing and Installing Industrial Shelving’ to find out more.
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Melamine Racking: For environments that require easy-to-clean surfaces, melamine racking is a practical option. Its smooth surface is ideal for keeping components free from dust and debris. Choose from heavy duty melamine racking or lighter duty melamine racking, depending on your weight requirements.
Warehouse Shelving and Racking
Similar to factories, warehouses often require shelving and racking with high weight capacities to ensure optimal organisation and storage. Some of the best warehouse shelving units are:
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Warehouse Shelving: Available to bulk buy, warehouse shelving is a versatile option that features adjustable shelves, central support and a sleek finish. Our warehouse shelving is designed to maximise space, streamline operations and support heavy loads.
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Pallet Racking: Suitable for bulk storage, pallet racking is designed to handle heavy items stored on pallets, which is perfect for warehouses managing large stock volumes. At Racking Solutions, we provide custom pallet racking systems tailored to your warehouse needs and installed by SEMA-trained fitters.
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Heavy Duty Racking: A vital solution for warehouses that store large quantities of stock, heavy duty racking can withstand heavy loads and ensure stock is safely organised.
Retail Shelving
In retail environments, shelving must look good, as well as being functional. Our high-quality shelving units provide durability, flexibility, and style to suit your store’s needs.
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Commercial Shelving Units: Commercial shelving units are ideal for stock storage, as they feature adjustable shelves to accommodate products of different sizes.
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Chrome Wire Shelving: With a sleek, polished finish, chrome wire shelving units are perfect for retail spaces that need to balance storage with presentation. The wire mesh finish allows for improved airflow and helps reduce dust. Learn more about why to choose chrome wire shelving in our blog ‘7 Reasons to Choose Chrome Wire Shelving’.
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Corner Shelving Units: Ideal for maximising corner space in smaller retail outlets, corner shelving units, such as commercial corner shelving units, allow you to optimise floor space without compromising storage capacity.
Commercial Kitchen Shelving
Busy kitchens need hygienic, easy-to-clean shelving that can store food, utensils, and equipment efficiently.
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Chrome Wire Shelving: Offering both durability and style, chrome wire shelving features wire mesh shelves that allow for better air circulation, reducing dust build-up and maintaining freshness. The open design makes it easy to wipe clean, helping maintain excellent kitchen hygiene.
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Melamine Shelving: Melamine’s smooth surface and easy-wipe design make it perfect for kitchen environments where food hygiene is critical.
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Commercial Kitchen Shelving: Our commercial kitchen shelving helps you keep your commercial kitchen organised, improving efficiency. All our commercial kitchen shelving is NSF-certified, allowing for food products to be stored safely.
Medical Storage Shelving and Racking
Medical environments require shelving or racking units that prioritise hygiene, safety, and accessibility.
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Chrome Medical Shelving: Chrome medical shelving’s smooth finish resists bacteria build-up, making it perfect for sterile environments. The wire mesh design improves airflow, improving overall hygiene.
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Medical Storage Racking: Designed for hospitals, GP surgeries, and laboratories, medical storage racking ensures medical supplies are stored securely and hygienically.
Office and Archive Shelving and Racking
For businesses dealing with large volumes of paperwork, sturdy shelving is crucial for maintaining organisation.
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Commercial Shelving: Perfect for document storage, commercial shelving offers easy access and storage for important files.
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Steel Racking Units: Durable and strong, steel racking is ideal for office supplies, paperwork, and storage boxes.
Garage and Workshop Shelving and Racking
Workshops, garages, and trade environments require robust shelving to store tools and materials securely.
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Garage Shelving Units: Designed for tools, paint tins, and workshop supplies, garage shelving units are tough and durable. At Racking Solutions, we have a wide range of garage shelving, garage storage, and shed shelving to suit your storage needs. Pair with our garage workbenches for a full garage transformation.
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Heavy Duty Racking: In workshops that store heavy machinery, heavy-duty racking offers a reliable solution, as it can hold up to 800kg per shelf.
Hospitality and Catering Shelving
From hotels to catering services, efficient storage helps keep supplies organised and accessible.
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Chrome Wire Shelving: Chrome wire shelving is perfect for storing crockery, cutlery, and cleaning supplies in hospitality environments.
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Corner Shelving Units: Corner shelving units are great for saving space in storage rooms as they make the most of unused areas.
Choosing the Right Shelving or Racking for Your Business
When selecting shelving or racking for your business, consider the following:
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Load Capacity: Ensure your shelving can support the weight of your stock or equipment.
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Adjustable Shelves: Flexibility is key when dealing with different-sized items.
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Material: Chrome, metal, and melamine finishes offer unique benefits suited to different environments.
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Space Efficiency: Consider corner shelving units to optimise awkward or unused spaces.
In Summary
No matter what industry you operate in, choosing the right shelving and racking can improve organisation, safety, and efficiency. From industrial shelving in factories to chrome medical shelving in healthcare settings, investing in the right storage system ensures your business runs smoothly. Explore our wide range of racking and shelving at Racking Solutions to find the perfect fit for your business needs.
