In warehouse, distribution, and light-industrial settings, full-scale pallet racking is often overkill while standard office shelving is under-capacity. Enter long-span shelving racks—a perfect mid-tier storage system designed for medium-weight loads, carton hand-stacking, and flexible warehouse floors. Long-span shelving systems are built with heavy-duty steel uprights, wide horizontal beams, and level decking which allows a clear span between supports, giving you more uninterrupted storage width and a better layout for boxes, totes, tools and odd-shaped items. Because these systems are modular, height-adjustable and relatively quick to install, they provide a cost-effective way to utilise your vertical space more effectively and respond to changing inventory needs.
When you partner with A Storage Solution for long-span shelving racks, you get more than just shelving: you get configurable storage hardware that supports your workflow. Whether it’s choosing the beam and shelf load capacity (hundreds of kilograms per level), selecting decking (steel, chipboard, mesh), or refining aisle widths and access for manual picking, our engineered approach ensures you’re getting a system that aligns with your inventory type, access frequency, footprint and growth plan. Key benefits include: improved accessibility with open-face design, reduced wasted vertical space thanks to adjustable shelf levels, and easier re-configuration as business needs evolve. Ultimately, the right long-span shelving rack system enhances productivity—operators spend less time retrieving items, you reduce congestion, and you get a storage system that grows with you rather than tying you into a rigid one-time layout.
FAQs on Long Span Shelving Racks
What exactly is a “long-span shelving rack”?
It’s a shelving system designed with wide beams and fewer vertical supports, allowing larger open shelf areas between uprights. It bridges the gap between light shelving and full pallet racking.
What kinds of loads and uses are suitable for long-span shelving racks?
Ideal for medium-weight items (e.g., boxes, totes, spare parts, tools) that are hand-loaded rather than palletised. It is especially helpful for goods that are too large for standard light shelving but don’t require forklift pallet pick.
What are the main advantages of long-span shelving?
– Flexibility and adjustability (shelves can be reconfigured).
– Increased storage capacity & better vertical space usage.
– Easy assembly, re-layout and lower cost compared to heavy-duty pallet racking.
Are there any limitations compared to pallet racking systems?
Yes. Long-span shelving usually supports lower loads per shelf than heavy-duty pallet racks, and may not be suitable for full palletised loads or high-reach forklift picking.
How do I choose the right long-span shelving rack for my warehouse?
Consider your load size/weight, access method (manual vs powered), shelf span and depth needed, adjustability for future change, floor loading capacity, and integration with aisles. Also pick decking and accessories matching your goods type (mesh, chipboard, steel).
Why choose A Storage Solution for your long-span shelving rack needs?
Because A Storage Solution offers tailored design consultations, high-quality steel systems built for medium-duty storage, modular adjustability, and the service to install and support your system to ensure you achieve both safety and efficiency across your space.
