Industrial Shelving for a Lab - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: magicsmoke
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 04:07:36 am
content: Does anyone have recommendations for lab industrial shelving? Any particular product that you like? I need to get some industrial shelving to hold motors, drives, various components, and storage boxes. Some of the components will be fairly heavy. I think I am going to try to get something with steel shelves but then cut some particle board to put over top of them to protect the shelves when sliding motor frames around on them.In the past I have used Edsal units similar to the following but I have heard they have gotten significantly flimsier in recent years.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-60-in-W-x-72-in-H-x-24-in-D-Steel-Commercial-Shelving-Unit-UR2460/100661834?N=5yc1vZc89eZ1poZ1z0tupoOther shelves I was looking at were these units on McMaster Carr though they seem pricier than other options (Maybe better construction though as McMaster tends to carry good products)http://www.mcmaster.com/#solid-shelf-commercial-shelving/=vyyxecWhat are people using?

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 04:50:10 am
content: I use shelvi g from quantum storage solutions. Wire-shelves

author: magicsmoke
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 05:16:27 am
content: Quote from: free_electron on February 19, 2015, 04:50:10 amIs there certain aspects you like about their shelving system? How is the quality?

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 01:17:06 pm
content: I have the cheap version of the Edsal shelves from Home Depot in the garage for general storage. They work fine for my needs but I don't store motors and very heavy things on them.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-5-Shelf-Steel-Storage-Shelving-Unit-in-Black-UR-1848BLK/205489002#specificationsThe specs say that the unit will hold 4,000 lbs. Might be something to look at.

author: plazma
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 01:43:48 pm
content: I used these kind of rails on two lab walls. These are quite cheap. I made some shelves out of old table tops cut in half.http://fi.habo.com/koti/forvaring_fi/vaggskenor_och_tillbehor_1_1

author: synapsis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 02:06:51 pm
content: I use something like this:http://www.mcmaster.com/#solid-shelf-commercial-shelving/=vz6l6zOn one unit I have a 392 hemi block on the bottom shelf, the heads on the next one up, and a bunch of scrap wood on the upper shelves. Keep in mind this isn't the cheap Gorilla Rack knock-off from the hardware store. You can flex the metal on the cheap ones, these are twice as thick.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 03:20:58 pm
content: Anywhere close enough to you that sells used industrial bulk shelving? Or perhaps used restaurant equipment?Example sitethat sells various types of bulk storage I'm talking about (from pallet rack to rivet lock, and anything else they can lay their hands on). For restaurant equipment, I'm thinking of the heavy duty stainless steel shelving racks (they can take some weight, though not 1 ton+ per shelf).

author: ajb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 03:38:44 pm
content: Check out Global Industrial as well, they have LOTS of shelving options. Of course if you're at all cost conscious, it would be a good idea to look for a company that deals in used warehouse materials. We got a ton of pallet racking from a local place a while ago for a fraction of what it would have cost us new, and it's all in great shape aside from some scratches and scuffs here and there. Just be sure to look for a standard style so you'll be able to find compatible parts in the future.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 04:22:32 pm
content: Quote from: magicsmoke on February 19, 2015, 05:16:27 amExcellent quality. The advantage of Quantum over 'wingpangpong' is that you can quantum in almost any length/width you want. There are connection pieces. and tons of accessorieshttp://www.quantumstorage.com/wire-shelvingand : you can get them through amazon and other big industrial outfitters. shipped to your door.They ain't cheap, but they certainly are good. my whole lab uses those. I needed a specific width and depth to accomodate test equipment and width of existing tables. Works like a champ. i got like 7 of those.

author: nixfu
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 19, 2015, 04:26:23 pm
content: Quote from: magicsmoke on February 19, 2015, 04:07:36 amFrankly I think you would be better off building your own shelves using 2x4s on edge or something.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2015, 09:18:45 pm
content: The shelving you may want to check out is "long span" shelving and is also know as Dexion shelving.This is like pallet rack shelving but more suitable for labs (and your can get it in nicer colors).You can pick the material (wire, metal, wood) the shelves are made of and the setup can be fully customized. The frame components are made from solid steel (or should be, check your brands). You can add spans to extend the length of the shelves. I have 4 sets of uprights which can make 3 spans. e.g. l=l=l=lYou just need to find a brand that looks solid and inspect before you buy. They also should have clear weight ratings per shelf. Compare brands local to you, it's a case of doing your homework.

author: lewis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2015, 09:56:08 pm
content: I use loads of this stuff:http://www.bigdug.co.uk/shelving-c2/metal-steel-shelving-c756/265kg-industrial-shelving-pp1309It's pretty generic stuff, probably a US supplier.Works well for my needs, strong, easy to assemble, comes in various sizes, relatively cheap.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 24, 2015, 03:01:47 am
content: This is the kind youdon'twant:Or this:Gee, there are so many! Apparently shelving load standards are inadequate.But in general, google used warehouse shelving.Also, every factory going out of business auction tends to have lots of it.

author: vikasbly44
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 24, 2015, 12:47:30 pm
content: DEAR.....I use shelvi g from quantum storage solutions...//////////////THANKX...

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2015, 04:33:37 am
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on February 24, 2015, 03:01:47 amThose accidents demonstrate why you should put those clips in to the shelves. The small clip with a spring to hold it is there to keep the shelf from lifting out of the tongue in the upright. If you are really paranoid you replace them with high tensile 8.8 bolts and nylock nuts. that way the collapse is limited, and for use with forklifts you really want the lower column braces as well. Railways shelves typically use a concrete breaker and a small length of rail embedded into the concrete at each footing as a buffer. The rail only gives way with a very hard impact, typically the forklift bends first.