Shelving and racking help to efficiently and effectively manage your storage facility. Whenever you are considering buying shelves and racks, it’s important to consider what business you are in, the space of the inventory and of course, the budget. In fact, checking out the dimensions in context of the space available is the best thing to do before planning the shelving and racking system for your business.

Also, you should go for the shelves and racks depending on the type of business you own. That way, the work process will go on smoothly and everything will be organized. So, if you have small hand-loaded objects, you can use the metal industrial shelves. If you need storage for smaller amounts of objects, go for the storage bin shelves.

In this article, we will discuss the different types of racking and shelving in the warehouse.

Wire racks: Widely used in commercial and industrial applications, these racks will allow better product visibility and also give you access from both sides of the shelves. However, these racks are not as durable as the steel shelving. Also, wire racks can be more expensive than the standard steel racks. Having said that, the wire racks can endure a significant amount of load and are easy to assemble and install. Extremely lightweight, these racks are mostly found in the food and beverage industry. However, the wire racks are available as mobile units and stationary units too. And they are easier to clean when the dust and dirt fall between the wires.

Steel shelves

One of the most commonly used shelves in the industrial applications; steel shelving has stood the test of time for its robust design and durability. They can handle the varying loads, and also come in various designs. Commonly, there are two types of steel shelving — open steel shelving and closed steel shelving.

Why one should prefer steel shelving over wire racks is the sheer number of options that you get. In the steel shelving, you will get a variety of designs and can customize your own shelving too. And you can get them in a wide range of colours. Also, they are quite easy to assemble and adjust. However, the steel shelves can be quite heavy depending on the design. This is mostly true in the case of closed steel shelving.

Drive-in racks

Designed in a way that the fork truck can easily drive through the aisles, these racks are best to store repetitive products. These racks usually have one entry and one exit way.  Drive-in racks utilize a last-in, first-out system. However, these racks are not recommended for items that perish.

Selective racking

A very simple way of racking, this system makes the pallets accessible from all the aisles. With this system, you can either approach the last in first out method or the first in first out method.

Why should you settle for Dutco Tennant LLC?

Finding the right shelving and racking system for your business can be tricky. However, with Dutco Tennant LLC, one of the leading shelving and racks suppliers in the Middle East and Gulf region, you can easily get your system in place. From 16-gauge cold rolled carbon steel frame to Tennsco Z-Line Boltless 36"W Shelving Adder Unit with Particle Board Shelves, Dutco Tennant will provide you with a range of different options in industrial shelving.