Cantilever shelving from New Age Industrial offers a smart storage solution designed to maximize space and accessibility for long, bulky items. This ingenious system features shelves supported solely from the back, eliminating the need for front uprights and providing unobstructed access to your stored goods. The shelves are securely locked in place for easy removal and repositioning without tools, making customization a breeze.
Cantilever shelving is ideal for various settings, including:
- Warehouses
- Stockrooms
- Kitchens
- Bar storage
- Walk-in coolers and freezers
While both offer unparalleled versatility and easy reconfiguration, freestanding and ceiling-mounted cantilever shelving cater to different needs. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:
Freestanding Cantilever Shelving:
- Features two uprights on either side and a center upright for creating long, uninterrupted shelving runs. Adjustable feet ensure a secure fit on the ground.
- The bottom shelf is ideal for large, heavy items, while upper shelves accommodate smaller, lighter ones. Offers excellent portability for rearranging your layout in the future.
- Additional Benefits:
- Easier and faster installation compared to ceiling-mounted.
- Lower initial cost due to the simpler design and installation process.
- No wall clearance required for stability.
- Considerations:
- May have a lower weight capacity on upper shelves compared to ceiling-mounted.
- Less flexibility for aesthetics compared to ceiling-mounted (panels or cladding can’t be added to uprights).
Ceiling-Mounted Cantilever Shelving:
- Also features two uprights on each side and a center upright for multi-unit configurations.
- Key difference: securely mounted to the ceiling and walls, maximizing floor space.
- Perfect for freeing up floor space for additional storage solutions like: Dunnage racks, Platform trucks, and Bulk storage bins
- Additional Benefits:
- Improved safety – eliminates the risk of tipping due to unbalanced loads.
- Can accommodate heavier loads on upper shelves due to support from the ceiling.
- Considerations:
- Requires a minimum ceiling height for installation.
- Installation is more complex and time-consuming than freestanding, requiring measurements and secure anchoring to the ceiling structure.
- May not be suitable for buildings with weak ceilings.
Things to Consider When Choosing:
- Ceiling Height: Ceiling-mounted shelving maximizes vertical space but requires a minimum ceiling height.
- Weight Capacity: Freestanding shelving might have a lower weight capacity on upper shelves compared to ceiling-mounted due to the added support from the ceiling.
- Portability: Freestanding offers more flexibility for rearranging the layout in the future.
- Wall Clearance: Freestanding shelving requires some clearance from the wall for stability, while ceiling-mounted eliminates this concern.
- Aesthetics: Freestanding shelving might offer more design flexibility as panels or cladding can be added to the uprights.
- Building Structure: Ceiling-mounted shelving requires a sturdy ceiling structure to handle the weight of the shelving and stored items.
Maximize Your Storage Potential with New Age Industrial
New Age Industrial offers a wide range of cantilever shelving solutions to suit your specific needs. Whether you require freestanding mobility or ceiling-mounted space optimization, we have the perfect system to help you conquer your storage challenges. Browse our selection online or contact our expert team today for a free consultation!
