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Shelving

Shop by Shelving Type

No matter what space you’re working with, we have different types of shelving units to help you store inventory and items of all sizes.

Boltless Shelving
Boltless Shelving
Standard Capacity Medium Capacity High Capacity Frames & Supports Extra Shelves
Steel Shelving
Steel Shelving
Plastic Shelving
Plastic Shelving
Aluminum Shelving
Aluminum Shelving
Wall-mount Shelving
Wall-mount Shelving
Chrome

Chrome
NSF Listed for:Dry environments

Bright high-gloss finish, over nickel-chrome electroplating.

Poly-Green

Poly-Green®
NSF Listed for: Dry/Wet environments

Green epoxy powder coat over zinc-chromate electroplating with NEXGard, an antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacteria, mold, & mildew.

Poly-Z-Brite

Poly-Z-Brite®
NSF Listed for: Dry/Wet environments

Clear epoxy powder coat over zinc-chromate electroplating that resembles chrome with NEXGard, an antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacteria, mold, & mildew.

Black Epoxy

Black Epoxy
NSF Listed for: Dry/Wet environments

Black epoxy powder coat over a rust-inhibiting undercoat.

Nexelate

Silver Epoxy
NSF Listed for:Dry/Wet environments

Silver epoxy powder coat over a rust-inhibiting undercoat.

Nexelon

Nexelon®
NSF Listed for: Dry/Wet environments

Metallic blue epoxy powder coat electrostatically applied over zinc chromate electro plating and chemical conversion undercoat with NEXGard, an antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacteria, mold, & mildew.

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel
NSF Listed for: Dry/Wet environments

Electro-polished to present a bright, attractive finish. Highly rust & corrosion-resistant. It can handle extremes of moisture & temperature.

Racks

Build up your storage with our racking solutions designed to keep supplies, bins, inventory, and other materials organized and highly-accessible.

Pallet Racks & Components
Pallet Racks & Components
Cantilever Racks
Cantilever Racks
Carton Flow Racks
Carton Flow Racks
Bin Racks & Shelving
Bin Racks & Shelving
Bulk Storage Racks
Bulk Storage Racks

Mobile Shelf Trucks

Take your storage wherever it’s needed. These shelf trucks combine the convenience and shelf space of a standard shelf unit with casters that allow them to be moved on floors like concrete, tile, and hardwood.

Wire Shelf Trucks
Wire Shelf Trucks
Steel Shelf Trucks
Steel Shelf Trucks
Plastic Shelf Trucks
Plastic Shelf Trucks
Shelf Truck Accessories
Shelf Truck Accessories

Shop by Special Purpose

Whether you need more shelving in your home or school library, easy access to supplies, or quick access to multiple files, we have different shelving units to help you.

Medical Chart & File Holders
Medical Chart & File Holders
Record Storage Shelving
Record Storage Shelving
Literature & Mail Sorters
Literature & Mail Sorters
Bookcases
Bookcases
High Density Shelving
High Density Shelving
Modular Drawer Shelving
Modular Drawer Shelving

Understanding Warehouse Shelving: Best Practices, Costs, and Materials.

What does shelving mean in warehouse?

Installing and using the proper shelving in a warehouse is an essential part of organized and efficient operations. Factors that should be considered when choosing shelving include: functionality, safety (worker, product, and building), and size.

  • Layout:
    • - Are you leaving enough room for pallet jack trucks or forklifts? - Did you leave room for packing/shipping/receiving desks? - Are there dedicated lanes for pedestrian traffic?
  • Configuration:
    • - Does the shelf configuration promote efficient use? - Can your equipment safely reach the top shelves?
  • Construction:
    • - Do the shelves have the proper weight capacity to handle what you’re putting on them? - What kind of shelf do you need? Open wire or solid deck? - Is the material strong enough to withstand accidents?

    Is it cheaper to make or buy shelves?

    If you are outfitting an entire warehouse, purchasing shelving and racking is the best choice for several reasons.

  • Manufactured shelving has been payload capacity and structurally tested, so they are safe and reliable.
  • Most manufactured shelving systems are extremely adjustable, reconfigurable, & reusable with parts that fit correctly and are interchangeable.
  • Often times, sourcing and purchasing similar raw materials that manufactured shelving uses with which to build your own shelving can be expensive.
  • Once you’ve sourced the materials, you then need to spend time and money to actually build the shelves. This will often be done in-situ, so moving or dismantling the shelving if you remodel or move will be equally time consuming.
  • If you build your own shelving, you are gambling whether it can handle the weight you are putting on the shelf and how safe it is for your people and equipment that will be relying on the shelf to work as needed.

    • What is the best material to use for shelving?

    Heavy-gauge steel with painted or powder coat finishes is the preferred material for warehouse shelving. It is resilient, durable, and can handle heavy loads. The thickness of the steel will vary based on the height, weight capacity, and use, so make sure you properly research the shelving system you need to ensure it can withstand the loads and will work with the equipment you’ll be using.

  • While wood can be used, it isn’t generally recommended because it:
    • - Is flammable - Adversely-affected by moisture (important when installing on concrete) - Generally, has a lower weight-capacity vs steel - Easily damaged if hit by pallet jack trucks or forklifts - Is prone to cracking & splintering under heavy pressure and stress loads

    What are the different types of shelving?

    Generally speaking, there are two primary types of warehouse shelving: Pallet and Cantilever.

  • Pallet racks, as the name suggests, are designed to hold a lot of product stacked on pallets. They are exceptionally strong and durable, and can be adjusted as your business needs change.
  • Cantilever racks are made to handle long items like piping, steel stock, and long board wood. They are not made for boxes, pallets, or skids. They look a little different than standard pallet racks, but they offer the advantage of being easier to load and unload.

    • Shelving

    We offer a wide range of storage and shelving solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential settings. From wire shelving to metal shelving, boltless shelving to plastic shelving, we have everything you need to maximize your storage space and keep your items organized. Choose from a variety of sizes, weight capacities, and configurations to fit your specific needs, with options for both stationary and mobile units. Whether you're looking to organize your garage, stock your warehouse, or streamline your office, Global Industrial's Shelving section has the reliable and durable commercial storage solutions you need.