How Longspan Shelving Improves Warehouse Storage Optimisation

Getting the most out of the space available in a warehouse is essential so that businesses can stock as much as they can without having to upgrade to a bigger storage unit. 

When it comes to choosing the right products to use in the warehouse so that as much can be stored there as possible, your first consideration should be longspan shelving. To find out why, read on. 

• Hold a lot of weight

One of the biggest reasons to fill the warehouse with longspan shelving is because it is well known for being able to hold lots of weight. 

For instance, they can handle up to 800kg, which means you do not have to worry about your shelving buckling under the pressure of your goods. 

While it is still important to keep track of how much weight you are putting on to the storage solution, you are unlikely to go over this amount unless each load is considerable. 

Therefore, you can feel confident your shelving will be able to survive for a long time if you stick to the weight limit. 

• Durable

Indeed, longspan shelving is incredibly popular as it is long-lasting. As it is typically made from galvanised steel, it is highly durable and able to withstand a lot of knocks. In fact, it has a ‘life expectancy’ of 250 years.

It can handle high volume usage, so you can rest assured it will stand the test of time, no matter how much it is used or how many times goods are replaced on the shelves.

• Easy to maintain

Another bonus for warehouse staff is that it is very easy to maintain. As it is designed to last a long time, it is unlikely to need repairing. Subsequently, there is a smaller chance of it being damaged by tools. 

As it is made from steel, it is also easy to clean, and is not likely to deteriorate quickly. If it is cleaned and inspected regularly, it should look and work as well several years later as it did when it was new. 

• Visibility

Longspan shelving systems, no matter what width or depth is chosen, have an open design. This means goods can be placed underneath or on top of the shelves.

This also makes goods more visible, creating a more organised and easier to understand inventory system. It also means stock rotation is simpler, as the products can be seen more easily.  

• Adjustable

Longspan shelving is ideal for warehouses, as they can be put together in a way that suits the goods and the space best. 

The modular design means that more shelving can be added; it can be reconfigured into different designs, if required by new stock; and it can be customised. 

For instance, you can use extra wide shelves for bulky products or narrow ones for smaller goods, depending on the stock being stored in the unit at any one time. This makes it much more flexible for businesses, especially if they change their goods from time to time or seasonally. 

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