Steel Shelving Systems

Steel Shelving Systems, Open, Closed, Drawer & Boltless Configurations

Industrial shelving improves organization, maximizes floor space, and simplifies inventory storage and retrieval. When properly matched to your load and workflow, shelving reduces clutter and eliminates time wasted searching for materials. Modular designs allow you to expand or reconfigure your operations as they grow, delivering long-term durability, consistent performance, and improved workflow efficiency.

Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Capacity, ranging from 400 lb per drawer up to 3,800 lb per shelf, select based on the heaviest load each shelf will carry.
♦ Assembly style, choose Boltless for fast assembly and reconfiguration, or Bolted/Welded for maximum rigidity under heavier loads.
♦ Storage type, choose Bin Shelving or Drawer Systems for small parts, or Open/Closed/Solid Shelving for general inventory.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Stockrooms and Warehouses, open shelving provides quick visual access to inventory.
♦ Sensitive or Valuable Storage, closed shelving protects contents from dust and damage.
♦ Small Parts Organization, bin and drawer shelving keeps components sorted and accessible.
♦ High-Capacity Bulk Storage, steel decking supports the heaviest loads in this lineup.

CustomMHS carries the full line of Hallowell, Little Giant, and Metro steel shelving systems, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What types of steel shelving are available?

The lineup covers open, closed, bin, drawer, welded, bolted, boltless, gravity flow, and bulk configurations. Open shelving leaves the sides and back exposed for quick visual access, closed shelving encloses them to protect contents, bin and drawer systems organize small parts, and bulk shelving with steel decking handles the heaviest loads. CustomMHS carries the full line of Hallowell, Little Giant, and Metro steel shelving systems, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

What capacities does steel shelving offer?

Ratings span a wide range, so matching the unit to the load matters. Drawer systems hold 400 pounds per drawer. Hallowell Hi-Tech open shelving handles up to 1,250 pounds per shelf, Little Giant all-welded shelving 2,000 pounds, closed shelving up to 2,200 pounds, and Hallowell boltless shelving up to 2,300 pounds. Hallowell reinforced bolted shelving reaches 2,800 pounds per shelf, and Hallowell bulk shelving with steel decking tops the lineup at 3,800 pounds. Size to the heaviest load each shelf will carry, not the average.

Should I choose boltless, bolted, or welded construction?

Boltless shelving assembles quickly without hardware and comes apart just as fast, which suits operations that reconfigure storage as inventory changes. Bolted construction adds structural rigidity for heavier loads while still allowing disassembly. All-welded shelving is the most rigid because the frame is a single fabricated piece, though it cannot be reconfigured later. If your layout is settled and loads are heavy, welded is the strongest option; if the layout will change, boltless saves labor every time you move it.

When does closed shelving make more sense than open?

Open shelving gives faster picking because contents are visible from the aisle and reachable from more than one side. Closed shelving adds panels on the sides and back, which keeps dust off stored items, prevents parts from being pushed off the back edge into the next aisle, and adds a measure of protection for valuable inventory. Closed units also carry higher ratings in this lineup, up to 2,200 pounds per shelf, since the panels contribute to the structure.

How does steel shelving help your facility?

Well-matched shelving recovers usable space by taking inventory off the floor and into vertical storage, which raises storage density in the same square footage. Organized, labeled locations cut the time employees spend searching for materials, and that time adds up across every shift. Modular designs let you expand or reconfigure as operations grow, so a layout change does not mean replacing the system. Specialized formats add further gains: bin and drawer shelving keeps small components sorted rather than mixed in bulk, three-sided retaining lips prevent items from shifting off a shelf during handling, and gravity flow shelving feeds parts forward automatically so the next item is always at the pick face.

Built for Manufacturers, Warehouses &
Industrial Facilities

CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.

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