Often when we’re looking for warehouse storage solutions, we need to ask ourselves questions about our needs. ‘Why do I need Longspan Shelving?’ should be one of those questions. We have put together this short guide to Longspan Shelving to help you find the answer.
What is Longspan Shelving?
To figure out why you need something, you must first understand what it is. Longspan Shelving is a special utility requirement that enables the user to manually store small to medium-size products. They are often used for the storage of hand-picked items from drums, boxes and larger cartons, it comes in many depths, widths and heights.
The shelving units can be made from chipboard, mesh or steel decking: or a combination can be found to suit your requirements. The units that STS provide use a bolt free lock-in system to ensure that once the support beams have been located, they remain in position improving safety for operatives accessing the installation whilst providing a future-proof solution.
What to store in Longspan Shelving?
Longspan Shelving provides the perfect storage solution for items that cannot be stored in Pallet Racking. Items that are an odd shape, bulky or fragile can sometimes not be moved by conveyor belt or forklifts. Long pipes, batteries, tyres and office supplies are just some examples of items that can be stored in Longspan Shelving.
The beauty of these storage units is their versatility, enabling you to store many items of differing size and shapes in a safe way. Just remember, that the items you store in Longspan Shelving should be able to be manually moved – while following the HSE guidelines.
What are the benefits of Longspan Shelving?
There are many benefits to Longspan Shelving, some of which we have already covered, as well as the list below:
- The units are fast and easy to assemble
- They are versatile and allow immediate access to all unit loads
- Longspan Shelving makes great use of available space
- Custom designs ensure the perfect solution for your storage needs
If you think that Longspan Shelving is the answer to your storage solution or you want to discuss more options with an expert, then click here to book a FREE site visit from STS.