Pallet Racking & Shelving Bangor

It depends on the system. The beam length, the number of levels and how you load it all affect how much weight your racking can safely hold. Longspan shelving is generally suited to hand loaded goods. Adjustable pallet racking is usually loaded by forklift, and the beam capacity is set up around that.

Because safe working loads vary so much from one setup to another, it's worth getting your racking specified properly rather than guessing. Tell us what pallets you're using, how you load them and how much you need to store, and we'll recommend a system with the right capacity. We can also confirm the exact weight limit for whichever racking you choose. 

Industrial shelving is built for heavier, more frequent use: think warehouses, workshops and busy storerooms. It's usually made from thicker steel, holds more weight per shelf and copes well with constant handling and bulkier items.

Domestic or home shelving is lighter duty. It's meant for garages, attics, sheds and utility rooms rather than daily industrial use. It's generally easier to assemble, more compact and priced for occasional storage rather than heavy, continuous loads.

That said, plenty of homeowners and small business owners still go for our industrial style shelving units at home. If your garage or workshop needs a bit more strength and durability, there's nothing stopping you. 

Start with these:

1. Measure your space. Get the width, depth and height, and check for anything in the way, like pipes or a sloped ceiling.

2. Think about what you're storing. Heavier tools and equipment need shelves with a higher weight capacity than a few boxes of Christmas decorations.

3. Work out your shelf configuration. How many shelves do you need? Would adjustable heights help?

4. Consider the environment. A damp or cold garage does better with galvanised steel shelving, since it resists rust.

5. Think about assembly. Boltless shelving goes together quickly and you can reconfigure it later if your needs change.

Still not sure what suits your garage best? Just call us. We'll talk through your space and point you towards the right shelving units. 

Yes, we do. We deliver pallet racking, shelving, workbenches and storage products right across Bangor and the rest of Northern Ireland, as well as the Republic of Ireland. Order online or by phone before 3pm and we'll aim to get it to you the next business day.