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SHELVING PLANNING GUIDE

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Shelving Planning GuideContents

General Planning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

(A.) Recommendations for Storing Common Media . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

(B.) Media Weights/ Shelf Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Tech Data Rated Uniform Load Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

(C.) Shelving Kit Filing Inches By Catalog Number. . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

(D) Shelf Openings/ Shelf Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

(E) Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30

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General Planning GuidelinesBegin with the A B C’s…

A. Select a Shelving Type.Refer to the Recommendations for Storing Common Media (A) sheet for how best to storedifferent materials. This will give a basic understanding of what type shelving is suited to storewhat type of material.

B. Know the media to be stored.Most common media (files, books, 3-ring binders, etc.) have standard clear shelf openings thatcan be used to determine the amount of shelving required for a particular application. The MediaWeights/Shelf Openings (B) charts will give basic weights of different media with standard oncenter openings for different media and standard clear openings.If there is an unusual material to be stored, measure the vertical height of the material todetermine the clear openings required. The clear opening must be used if the material is to beretrieved from the shelving without obstruction from shelf supports or other shelves. Refer to (D)Shelf Openings/ Shelf Spacing for different clear shelf openings for different height uprights.

C. Determine Quantity to be stored.The amount of material to be stored now or in the future will determine the amount of shelvingneeded to meet the requirements.The easiest way to determine how much material needs to be stored is to measure it. Measure asample (in inches) and estimate how much material will need to be stored.Refer to the Filing Inch by Catalog Number (C) sheet to determine the capacity of each shelvingsection.Order the number of single face or double face sections needed to meet the current need. Iffuture expansion is anticipated, order additional sections as needed.

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A. Recommendations for Storing Common Media

MediaStored

4-Post Shelving X-RayShelvingHeavyDuty

Case TypeShelving

CantileverShelving

Letter SizeFiles

Slotted Shelves(1)

N/A Slotted shelves(2)

Slotted Shelves(3)

Legal SizeFiles

Slotted Shelves(1)


Slotted Shelves(3)

3-RingBinders

Plain Shelves (2) N/A Plain Shelves(1)

Plain Shelves (3)

Books Plain Shelves (3) N/A Plain Shelves(2)

Plain Shelves (1)

Periodicals Slotted shelves (3) N/A Slotted shelves(2)

Slotted Shelves(1)

X-Ray N/A Slotted (1)Shelves

N/A N/A

OfficeSupplies

Slotted Shelves(1)


Slotted Shelves(3)

Video Tape 2-TierAccessory(2)

N/A 2-TierAccessory (3)

2-Tier Accessory(1)

CompactDisks (CD)

Cartridge Rack (2) N/A Shelves (3) Browser Box (1)

AudioCassette

Cartridge Rack (2) N/A Slotted shelves(3)

Browser Box (1)

Microfilm Cartridge Rack (2) N/A Slotted Shelves(3)

Microfilm Shelf (1)

ComputerTapes

Tape Seal Bar (1) N/A N/A N/A

Film Reels Reel Racks (1) N/A N/A N/A3480Cartridges

Cartridge Rack (1) N/A Slotted shelves(3)

Microfilm shelf (2)

Note: (1) Is the best choice for storing this material.(2) Is the second choice when circumstances will not allow choice number 1.(3) Is the last choice for storing this type media.N/A, Material could be stored on this type shelving however due to load limits or available accessories,

other shelving types are better suited for storage of this material.

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B. Media Weights/ Shelf Openings

The purpose of this information is to help determine the total weight of stored media so shelving can beproperly selected to provide the needed capacity. There are three different styles of shelving to choosefrom to solve your storage requirements. 4-Post, Case Type and Cantilever shelving is available. Refer tothe Shelving Order Form (SC-0010 ECONO/ECONO 2/00) for selection or refer to Recommendations forStoring Common Media (A) for shelving recommendations. The different types of shelving are all wellsuited for storing a variety of materials. Cost, material accessibility and shelving adjustability are some ofthe factors used to determine which shelving is best for each application.For the majority of all typical storage applications, 4-Post shelving with slotted or plain shelves can beutilized.

Background

1. All shelving and uprights listed are based on standard sizes available.2. Weights per item are averages and may vary slightly. (*)3. Weight is based on using usable shelf width. Usable shelf width is inside upright post to inside upright

post. (Does not include space behind post.) Cantilever is inside shelf end bracket to inside shelf endbracket.

4. Standard Shelf on Center Openings are typical but may vary slightly for different brands ormanufactures of material.

5. All media types listed are all suited for storage on 4-Post, Case Type and Cantilever shelving kits.6. 4-Post and Case type shelves are adjustable on 1 ½” centers. Cantilever shelving is adjustable on 1”

centers.7. Shelf openings are based on shelf supports with a ¾” high profile. X-Ray shelving is the exception.

X-Ray shelving is based on a heavy-duty shelf support with a 1 ¼” high profile.

How to Use(See chart on next page)

1. Determine if single face or double face shelving is needed based on shelf openings or load capacityrequired. (**)

2. Select media to be stored by Media Type.3. Under column marked Maximum Weight Per Shelf determine total weight load on shelf.4. If total media weight per shelf section is required for loading purposes, refer to column marked

Maximum Weight Per Shelf Section and determine total weight based on upright height. (***)5. For normal filing applications 4-post or case type shelving spaced on 10 ½” centers will work for 99%

of all applications. This shelving is designed and tested for this exact purpose. All 4-Post and CaseType shelving kits under this program have shelving set up on 10 ½” centers with 9 ¾” clearopenings. The exception is X-Ray shelving kits, which are set up on 16 ½” on center shelf supportswith a clear shelf opening of 15 ¼”.

(*) For an exact weight of stored media, weigh a selected sample.(**) Capacity will be the total shelving space needed to store the material and how much physical floor

space is available for storage. The physical floor space available will determine weather single face ordouble face shelving can be used and how it can be configured in that space. Single face shelving isaccessible from one side of shelf section; double face shelving is accessible from two sides of shelfsection.

(***) Weight capacity of upright must not be exceeded.

Media Weights/ Shelf Openings

Single Face (SF) Shelving Sections

4-Post 76 1/4" High Uprights Single FaceA B V W C D X Z AA AB AC

Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Weight Weight Weight Weight

Media Typical Standard Clear Weight Weight Maximum Per Per Per Per

Type Shelving Shelves Opening Per Per number Shelf Shelf Shelf ShelfUsed for On Shelf Shelf of Section Section Section SectionApplication Center Inch Foot Openings 30"SF 36"SF 42"SF 48"SF

Openings Single Single on 76" Wide Wide Wide Wide(inches) (inches) Face Face High 76" 76" 76" 76"

(Lbs.) (Lbs.) Upright High High High High1 Letter size files 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 2.25 27 7 441 535.5 630 724.52 Legal size files 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 2.75 33 7 539 654.5 770 885.53 Cancelled checks 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.8 9.6 12 268.8 326.4 384 441.64 12" 3-ring binders 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12 4.4 52.8 6 739.2 897.6 1056 1214.45 6"x4" microfiche 4-Post/Case Type 1.08 12.966 5"x3" microfiche 4-Post/Case Type 0.68 8.167 Small books Cantilever/Case 9 8.25 1.5 18 8 336 408 480 5528 Large books Cantilever/Case 15 14.25 2 24 5 280 340 400 4609 Periodicals Cantilever/Case 12 11.25 3.1 37.2 6 520.8 632.4 744 855.6

10 Movie film-11 2000' reel,steel can 4-Post/Case Type 8.75 10512 1200' reel, steel can 4-Post/Case Type 5 6013 Office supplies 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 3.33 39.96 7 652.68 792.54 932.4 1072.2614 Video tape (T-120) Cantilever/4-Post 9 8.25 0.75 9 8 168 204 240 27615 Uniforms 4-Post/Case Type 12 11.25 1.25 15 6 210 255 300 34516 Adding Machines 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 2.08 24.96 12 698.88 848.64 998.4 1148.1617 Ammunition 4-Post/Case Type 5.42 65.0418 Index cards-3"x5" 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.45 5.4 12 151.2 183.6 216 248.419 Index cards-4"x6" 4-Post/Case Type 7.5 6.75 0.72 8.64 10 201.6 244.8 288 331.220 Shoes-mens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.5 18 8 336 408 480 55221 Shoes-womens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.33 15.96 8 297.92 361.76 425.6 489.4422 Compact Disk (CD)23 With Jewel Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.38 4.56 12 127.68 155.04 182.4 209.7624 Audio Cassette25 With Plastic Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.2 2.4 12 67.2 81.6 96 110.426 Record Album27 With Paper Sleeve 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12.75 2.67 32.04 6 448.56 544.68 640.8 736.9228 X-Ray 4-Post/Case Type 16.5 15.25 8.33 100 4 932.96 1132.88 1332.8 1532.72

Usable shelf width on any width shelf is 2" less than overall width.IE: 36" wide = 34" usable width.The above on center openings and clear openings are based on 4-Post/Case Type shelving.

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A B V W C D

Media Typical Standard Clear Weight Weight

Type Shelving Shelves Opening Per PerUsed for On Shelf ShelfApplication Center Inch Foot

Openings Single Single(inches) (inches) Face Face

(Lbs.) (Lbs.)1 Letter size files 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 2.25 272 Legal size files 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 2.75 333 Cancelled checks 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.8 9.64 12" 3-ring binders 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12 4.4 52.85 6"x4" microfiche 4-Post/Case Type 1.08 12.966 5"x3" microfiche 4-Post/Case Type 0.68 8.167 Small books Cantilever/Case 9 8.25 1.5 188 Large books Cantilever/Case 15 14.25 2 249 Periodicals Cantilever/Case 12 11.25 3.1 37.2

10 Movie film-11 2000' reel,steel can 4-Post/Case Type 8.75 10512 1200' reel, steel can 4-Post/Case Type 5 6013 Office supplies 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 3.33 39.9614 Video tape (T-120) Cantilever/4-Post 9 8.25 0.75 915 Uniforms 4-Post/Case Type 12 11.25 1.25 1516 Adding Machines 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 2.08 24.9617 Ammunition 4-Post/Case Type 5.42 65.0418 Index cards-3"x5" 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.45 5.419 Index cards-4"x6" 4-Post/Case Type 7.5 6.75 0.72 8.6420 Shoes-mens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.5 1821 Shoes-womens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.33 15.9622 Compact Disk (CD)23 With Jewel Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.38 4.5624 Audio Cassette25 With Plastic Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.2 2.426 Record Album27 With Paper Sleeve 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12.75 2.67 32.0428 X-Ray 4-Post/Case Type 16.5 15.25 8.33 100

Usable shelf width on any width shelf is 2" less than overall width.IE: 36" wide = 34" usable width.

The above on center openings and clear openings are based on 4-Post/Case Type shelving.

4-Post 85 1/4" High Uprights Single FaceAD AF AG AH AI


Maximum Per Per Per Per

number Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelfof Section Section Section SectionOpenings 30"SF 36"SF 42"SF 48"SFon 85" Wide Wide Wide WideHigh 85" 85" 85" 85"Upright High High High High

8 504 612 720 8288 616 748 880 1012

14 313.6 380.8 448 515.26 739.2 897.6 1056 1214.4

9 378 459 540 6215 280 340 400 4607 607.6 737.8 868 998.2

8 745.92 905.76 1065.6 1225.449 189 229.5 270 310.57 245 297.5 350 402.5

14 815.36 990.08 1164.8 1339.52

14 176.4 214.2 252 289.811 221.76 269.28 316.8 364.329 378 459 540 6219 335.16 406.98 478.8 550.62

14 148.96 180.88 212.8 244.72

14 78.4 95.2 112 128.8

6 448.56 544.68 640.8 736.925 1166.2 1416.1 1666 1915.9

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10 Movie film-11 2000' reel,steel can 4-Post/Case Type 8.75 10512 1200' reel, steel can 4-Post/Case Type 5 6013 Office supplies 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 3.33 39.9614 Video tape (T-120) Cantilever/4-Post 9 8.25 0.75 915 Uniforms 4-Post/Case Type 12 11.25 1.25 1516 Adding Machines 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 2.08 24.9617 Ammunition 4-Post/Case Type 5.42 65.0418 Index cards-3"x5" 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.45 5.419 Index cards-4"x6" 4-Post/Case Type 7.5 6.75 0.72 8.6420 Shoes-mens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.5 1821 Shoes-womens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.33 15.9622 Compact Disk (CD)23 With Jewel Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.38 4.5624 Audio Cassette25 With Plastic Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.2 2.426 Record Album27 With Paper Sleeve 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12.75 2.67 32.0428 X-Ray 4-Post/Case Type 16.5 15.25 8.33 100



4-Post 88 1/4" High Uprights Single FaceAJ AL AM AN AO



number Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelfof Section Section Section SectionOpenings 30"SF 36"SF 42"SF 48"SFon 88" Wide Wide Wide WideHigh 88" 88" 88" 88"Upright High High High High

8 504 612 720 8288 616 748 880 1012

14 313.6 380.8 448 515.26 739.2 897.6 1056 1214.4

9 378 459 540 6215 280 340 400 4607 607.6 737.8 868 998.2

8 745.92 905.76 1065.6 1225.449 189 229.5 270 310.57 245 297.5 350 402.5

14 829.92 1007.76 1185.6 1363.44

14 179.55 218.025 256.5 294.97511 229.824 279.072 328.32 377.56810 399 484.5 570 655.510 353.78 429.59 505.4 581.21

14 151.62 184.11 216.6 249.09

14 79.8 96.9 114 131.1

6 473.48 574.94 676.4 777.865 1208.6073 1467.5945 1726.5818 1985.5691

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Double Face (DF) Shelving Sections

4-Post 76 1/4" High Upright Double FaceA B V W C D X Z AA AB AC


Media Typical Standard Clear Weight Weight Maximum Per Per Per Per

Type Shelving Shelves Opening Per Per number Shelf Shelf Shelf ShelfUsed for On Shelf Shelf of Section Section Section SectionApplication Center Inch Foot Openings 30"DF 36"DF 42"DF 48"DF

Openings Single Single on 76" Wide Wide Wide Wide(inches) (inches) Face Face High 76" 76" 76" 76"

(Lbs.) (Lbs.) Upright High High High High1 Letter size files 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 2.25 27 7 882 1071 1260 14492 Legal size files 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 2.75 33 7 1078 1309 1540 17713 Cancelled checks 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.8 9.6 12 537.6 652.8 768 883.24 12" 3-ring binders 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12 4.4 52.8 6 1478.4 1795.2 2112 2428.85 6"x4" microfiche 4-Post/Case Type 1.08 12.966 5"x3" microfiche 4-Post/Case Type 0.68 8.167 Small books Cantilever/Case 9 8.25 1.5 18 8 672 816 960 11048 Large books Cantilever/Case 15 14.25 2 24 5 560 680 800 9209 Periodicals Cantilever/Case 12 11.25 3.1 37.2 6 1041.6 1264.8 1488 1711.2

10 Movie film-11 2000' reel,steel can 4-Post/Case Type 8.75 10512 1200' reel, steel can 4-Post/Case Type 5 6013 Office supplies 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 3.33 39.96 7 1305.36 1585.08 1864.8 2144.5214 Video tape (T-120) Cantilever/4-Post 9 8.25 0.75 9 8 336 408 480 55215 Uniforms 4-Post/Case Type 12 11.25 1.25 15 6 420 510 600 69016 Adding Machines 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 2.08 24.96 12 1397.76 1697.28 1996.8 2296.3217 Ammunition 4-Post/Case Type 5.42 65.0418 Index cards-3"x5" 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.45 5.4 12 302.4 367.2 432 496.819 Index cards-4"x6" 4-Post/Case Type 7.5 6.75 0.72 8.64 10 403.2 489.6 576 662.420 Shoes-mens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.5 18 8 672 816 960 110421 Shoes-womens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.33 15.96 8 595.84 723.52 851.2 978.8822 Compact Disk (CD)23 With Jewel Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.38 4.56 12 255.36 310.08 364.8 419.5224 Audio Cassette25 With Plastic Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.2 2.4 12 134.4 163.2 192 220.826 Record Album27 With Paper Sleeve 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12.75 2.67 32.04 6 897.12 1089.36 1281.6 1473.84

Usable shelf width on any width shelf is 2" less than overall width.IE: 36" wide = 34" usable width.The above on center openings and clear openings are based on 4-Post/Case Type shelving.

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10 Movie film-11 2000' reel,steel can 4-Post/Case Type 8.75 10512 1200' reel, steel can 4-Post/Case Type 5 6013 Office supplies 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 3.33 39.9614 Video tape (T-120) Cantilever/4-Post 9 8.25 0.75 915 Uniforms 4-Post/Case Type 12 11.25 1.25 1516 Adding Machines 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 2.08 24.9617 Ammunition 4-Post/Case Type 5.42 65.0418 Index cards-3"x5" 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.45 5.419 Index cards-4"x6" 4-Post/Case Type 7.5 6.75 0.72 8.6420 Shoes-mens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.5 1821 Shoes-womens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.33 15.9622 Compact Disk (CD)23 With Jewel Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.38 4.5624 Audio Cassette25 With Plastic Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.2 2.426 Record Album27 With Paper Sleeve 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12.75 2.67 32.04



4-Post 85 1/4" High Upright Double FaceAD AF AG AH AI



number Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelfof Section Section Section SectionOpenings 30"DF 36"DF 42"DF 48"DFon 85" Wide Wide Wide WideHigh 85" 85" 85" 85"Upright High High High High

8 1008 1224 1440 16568 1232 1496 1760 2024

14 627.2 761.6 896 1030.46 1478.4 1795.2 2112 2428.8

9 756 918 1080 12425 560 680 800 9207 1215.2 1475.6 1736 1996.4

8 1491.84 1811.52 2131.2 2450.889 378 459 540 6217 490 595 700 805

14 1630.72 1980.16 2329.6 2679.04

14 352.8 428.4 504 579.611 443.52 538.56 633.6 728.649 756 918 1080 12429 670.32 813.96 957.6 1101.24

14 297.92 361.76 425.6 489.44

14 156.8 190.4 224 257.6

6 897.12 1089.36 1281.6 1473.84

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10 Movie film-11 2000' reel,steel can 4-Post/Case Type 8.75 10512 1200' reel, steel can 4-Post/Case Type 5 6013 Office supplies 4-Post/Case Type 10.5 9.75 3.33 39.9614 Video tape (T-120) Cantilever/4-Post 9 8.25 0.75 915 Uniforms 4-Post/Case Type 12 11.25 1.25 1516 Adding Machines 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 2.08 24.9617 Ammunition 4-Post/Case Type 5.42 65.0418 Index cards-3"x5" 4-Post/Case Type 6 5.25 0.45 5.419 Index cards-4"x6" 4-Post/Case Type 7.5 6.75 0.72 8.6420 Shoes-mens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.5 1821 Shoes-womens 4-Post/Case Type 9 8.25 1.33 15.9622 Compact Disk (CD)23 With Jewel Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.38 4.5624 Audio Cassette25 With Plastic Case Cantilever/4-Post 6 5.25 0.2 2.426 Record Album27 With Paper Sleeve 4-Post/Case Type 13.5 12.75 2.67 32.04



4-Post 88 1/4" High Upright Double FaceAJ AL AM AN AO



number Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelfof Section Section Section SectionOpenings 30"DF 36"DF 42"DF 48"DFon 88" Wide Wide Wide WideHigh 88" 88" 88" 88"Upright High High High High

8 1008 1224 1440 16568 1232 1496 1760 2024

14 627.2 761.6 896 1030.46 1478.4 1795.2 2112 2428.8

9 756 918 1080 12425 560 680 800 9207 1215.2 1475.6 1736 1996.4

8 1491.84 1811.52 2131.2 2450.889 378 459 540 6217 490 595 700 805

14 1659.84 2015.52 2371.2 2726.88

14 359.1 436.05 513 589.9511 459.648 558.144 656.64 755.13610 798 969 1140 131110 707.56 859.18 1010.8 1162.42

14 303.24 368.22 433.2 498.18

14 159.6 193.8 228 262.2

6 946.96 1149.88 1352.8 1555.72

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C. Shelving Kit Filing Inches by Catalog Number

The purpose of this information is to help determine how many shelving kits will be needed toaccommodate the storage needs for a media or material. All shelving kits in this section are preconfiguredwith a fixed number of shelves for storage. This chart will determine how many shelving kits will beneeded based on the amount of media to be stored and the physical space available for storage.

How to use.By referring to the Recommendations for Storing Common Media (A) sheet, determine if slotted of plainshelves will be needed.By the media being stored, determine if 4-Post, Case Type or Cantilever shelving will work the best.Shelving kits come with a fixed number of shelves but they are adjustable. 4-Post and Case Type shelvesare adjustable on 1 ½” centers. Cantilever shelving is adjustable on 1” centers.All shelf kits are set up for a standard filing application. Shelves are a minimum 10 ½” on center with a 9 ¾” clear opening. The exception is X-Ray shelving kits, which are set up on 16 ½” on center shelfsupports with a clear shelf opening of 15 ¼”.After determining how many shelf-filing inches will be needed to store material and how much space isavailable to install the shelving, refer to the column marked Total linear Filing Inches. This will indicatehow much horizontal shelf space is available for each complete shelf kit. From this, the total number ofshelving kits can be calculated. (Total number of filing inches required divided by the total number of filinginches for one shelving kit.)

Layout Considerations• Kits can be used in combination of single face and double face to meet the storage requirements and

the physical storage space available.• For best appearance keep all shelving kits the same height if possible.• Locate single face shelving kits against walls.• Locate double face shelving kits towards the center of the space to allow access to both sides of

shelving.• Join single face starter and adder-shelving kits together to form rows or ranges.• Join double face starter and adder-shelving kits together to form rows or ranges.• Join shelving kits of the same depth together.• When reviewing the installation space, make note of any floor or ceiling obstructions. Floor drains,

electrical outlets, fire sprinklers, lighting, etc.• When locating shelving kits against walls, make note of any wall switches, electrical outlets, phone

outlets, computer outlets, etc.• Minimum aisle width recommended is 30”. A 36” aisle is preferred for the easiest access and retrieval

of stored materials.• All single face sections are strongly recommended to be anchored to an adjacent wall.

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Preconfigured 4-Post and Case Type Shelving Kits (Static Shelving Applications)

Explanation of Catalog Number System

Example: US-OA8-361276-S

US - OA 8 - 36 12 76 - S

US= Upright Standard

OA= Open Angle Upright

8= Total Shelves

36= Shelf Width

12= Shelf Depth

76= Upright Height

S= Slotted

US= Upright Standard (4-Post Shelving)UC= Upright Case (Case Type Shelving)OA= Open Angle Upright (4-Post Shelving)OT= Open Tee upright (4-Post Shelving)CA= Closed Angle (4-Post and Case Type Shelving)CT= Closed Tee (4-Post and Case Type Shelving)S= Slotted shelves (4-Post and Case Type Shelving)No Alpha Letter= Plain Shelves (Case type Shelving)XS= X-Ray, slotted shelving. (Heavy-Duty 4-Post shelving Only)

Shelving Kit Filing Inches By Catalog Number

SSC Access Upright Upright Shelf Shelf Shelf Total Total Total Total TotalCatalog (Faces) Height Type Widths Depth Type Openings Shelves linear linear linearNumber Available Filing Filing Filing

Inches Inches Inches

4-Post Shelving Kits 36" Wide 42" Wide 48" WideSlotted Shelves 34" Usable 40" Usable 46" Usable76 1/4" High Uprights (hh) (ww) (dd) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)StarterUS-OA8-wwddhh-S Single 76" OPEN 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 7 8 238 280 322US-OA8-wwddhh-S Double 76" OPEN 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 7 8 476 560 644

AdderUS-OT8-wwddhh-S Single 76" OPEN 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 7 8 238 280 322US-OT8-wwddhh-S Double 76" OPEN 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 7 8 476 560 644

StarterUS-CA8-wwddhh-S Single 76" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 7 8 238 280 322US-CA8-wwddhh-S Double 76" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 7 8 476 560 644

AdderUS-CT8-wwddhh-S Single 76" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 7 8 238 280 322US-CT8-wwddhh-S Double 76" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 7 8 476 560 644

85 1/4" High UprightsStarterUS-OA9-wwddhh-S Single 85" OPEN 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 8 9 272 320 368US-OA9-wwddhh-S Double 85" OPEN 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 8 9 544 640 736




88 1/4" High UprightsStarterUS-OA9-wwddhh-S Single 88" OPEN 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 8 9 272 320 368US-OA9-wwddhh-S Double 88" OPEN 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 8 9 544 640 736




X-Ray Shelving KitsSlotted Shelves85 1/4" High UprightsStarterUS-CA6-wwddhh-XS Single 85" Closed 36",42",48" 18" Slotted 5 6 170 200 230US-CA6-wwddhh-XS Double 85" Closed 36" 36" Slotted 5 6 340 N/A N/A

AdderUS-CT6-wwddhh-XS Single 85" Closed 36",42",48" 18" Slotted 5 6 170 200 230US-CT6-wwddhh-XS Double 85" Closed 36" 36" Slotted 5 6 340 N/A N/A

Single= Single face shelving accessable from one side.Double= Double face shelving accessable from two sides.

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Shelving Kit Filing Inches By Catalog Number

SSC Access Upright Case Shelf Shelf Shelf Total Total Total Total TotalCatalog (Faces) Height Type Section Depth Type Openings Shelves linear linear linearNumber Uprights Widths Filing Filing Filing

Available Inches Inches Inches

Case Type Shelving Kits 34" Wide 40" Wide 46" WidePlain Shelves 34" Usable 40" Usable 46" Usable76 1/4" High Uprights (hh) (ww) (dd) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)StarterUC-CA8-wwddhh Single 76" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Plain 7 8 238 280 322UC-CA8-wwddhh Double 76" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Plain 7 8 476 560 644

AdderUC-CT8-wwddhh Single 76" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Plain 7 8 238 280 322UC-CT8-wwddhh Double 76" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Plain 7 8 476 560 644

85 1/4" High UprightsStarterUC-CA9-wwddhh Single 85" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Plain 8 9 272 320 368UC-CA9-wwddhh Double 85" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Plain 8 9 544 640 736


88 1/4" High UprightsStarterUC-CA9-wwddhh Single 88" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Plain 8 9 272 320 368UC-CA9-wwddhh Double 88" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Plain 8 9 544 640 736


Slotted Shelves76 1/4" High UprightsStarterUC-CA8-wwddhhS Single 76" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 7 8 238 280 322UC-CA8-wwddhhS Double 76" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 7 8 476 560 644

AdderUC-CT8-wwddhhS Single 76" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 7 8 238 280 322UC-CT8-wwddhhS Double 76" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 7 8 476 560 644

85 1/4" High UprightsStarterUC-CA9-wwddhhS Single 85" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 8 9 272 320 368UC-CA9-wwddhhS Double 85" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 8 9 544 640 736


88 1/4" High UprightsStarterUC-CA9-wwddhhS Single 88" Closed 36",42",48" 12",15" Slotted 8 9 272 320 368UC-CA9-wwddhhS Double 88" Closed 36",42",48" 24", 30" Slotted 8 9 544 640 736


Single= Single face shelving accessable from one side.Double= Double face shelving accessable from two sides.

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Preconfigured Cantilever Shelving Kits(Static Shelving Applications)Explanation of Catalog Number System

Example: CBS36090990S1

C B S 36 09 09 90 S 1 G

C= Cantilever Shelving

B= Bookstack or D= Divider Type

S= Single Face or D= Double Face

36= Shelf Width

09= Actual Adjustable Shelf width

09= Actual Base Shelf Width

90= Frame Height

S= Starter, A= Adder

1=3/4” Base Shelfor 3= 3” Base Shelf

Gusseted

C= Cantilever ShelvingB= Bookstack shelving, all plain shelvesD= Divider shelves, all slotted shelves for use with file dividers.S= Single face shelving sectionD= Double face shelving section36= 36” wide shelving section, 35 ½” clear usable shelf space09= Actual adjustable shelf depth, available in 07”, 08”, 09”, 11”, 12” and 15”09= Actual base shelf depth, available in 07”, 08”, 09”, 11”, 12” and 15”90= Frame height or shelving section height, available in 42”, 66”, 78”, 84” and 90”S= Starter section, this would be a free standing shelving section which includes 2 base supportsA= Adder section, this section would be attached to a starter section and includes 1 base support1= Base shelf height, 1” is used primarily for mobile shelving applications.

3” is primarily used for static shelving applicationsG= Gusseted base support bracket (69” high), Primarily used for mobile and seismic applications.

With no alpha designation in this position (static applications), the base support brackets would not have agusset (9” high).

Cantilever Shelving Kit Shelf Filing Inches by Catalog Number

SSC Access Section Upright Shelf Shelf Shelf Total Total TotalTypical (Faces) Type Height Type Widths Depth Openings Shelves linearCatalog Available FilingNumber Inches

36" Wide3" Front Base 35 1/2" UsablePlain Shelves (hh) (ww) (dd) (bd) (Inches)CBSwwddbdhhS3 Single Starter 42" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 3 3 106.5CBDwwddbdhhS3 Double Starter 42" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 3 6 213

CBSwwddbdhhA3 Single Adder 42" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 3 3 106.5CBDwwddbdhhA3 Double Adder 42" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 3 6 213

CBSwwddbdhhS3 Single Starter 66" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 5 5 177.5CBDwwddbdhhS3 Double Starter 66" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 5 10 355


CBSwwddbdhhS3 Single Starter 78" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 6 6 213CBDwwddbdhhS3 Double Starter 78" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 6 12 426

CBSwwddbdhhA3 Single Adder 78" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 6 6 213CBDwwddbdhhA3 Double Adder 78" Plain 36" 7", 8", 9", 11" 6 12 426





3" Front Base

SlottedCDSwwddbdhhS3 Single Starter 42" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 3 3 106.5CDDwwddbdhhS3 Double Starter 42" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 3 6 213

CDSwwddbdhhS3 Single Adder 42" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 3 3 106.5CDDwwddbdhhS3 Double Adder 42" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 3 6 213

CDSwwddbdhhS3 Single Starter 66" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 5 5 177.5CDDwwddbdhhS3 Double Starter 66" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 5 10 355


CDSwwddbdhhS3 Single Starter 78" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 6 6 213CDDwwddbdhhS3 Double Starter 78" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 6 12 426

CDSwwddbdhhS3 Single Adder 78" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 6 6 213CDDwwddbdhhS3 Double Adder 78" Slotted 36" 9", 10", 11", 12", 15" 6 12 426





Single= Single face shelving accessable from one side.Double= Double face shelving accessable from two side.

ww= Shelf section widthdd= Actual adjustable shelf depth

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Cantilever Shelving Kit Shelf Filing Inches by Catalog Number

SSC Access Section Upright Shelf Shelf 12" Deep Storage Total Total TotalTypical (Faces) Type Height Type Widths Shelf Openings Shelves linearCatalog Available Under 14" Display FilingNumber Surface Inches

36" Wide35 1/2" Usable

Periodocal Display and Storage Units (Inches)CHPSww14hhS3 Single Starter 66" Plain 36" 12" 4 4 142CHPSww14hhA3 Single Adder 66" Plain 36" 12" 4 4 142

CHPSww14hhS3 Single Starter 78" Plain 36" 12" 5 5 177.5CHPSww14hhA3 Single Adder 78" Plain 36" 12" 5 5 177.5

CHPSww14hhS3 Single Starter 84" Plain 36" 12" 5 5 177.5CHPSww14hhA3 Single Adder 84" Plain 36" 12" 5 5 177.5

CHPSww14hhS3 Single Starter 90" Plain 36" 12" 6 6 213CHPSww14hhA3 Single Adder 90" Plain 36" 12" 6 6 213Periodocal Display and Storage Units- Double Face UnitsCHPSww14hhS3 Double Starter 66" Plain 36" 12" 4 8 284CHPSww14hhA3 Double Adder 66" Plain 36" 12" 4 8 284

CHPSww14hhS3 Double Starter 78" Plain 36" 12" 5 10 355CHPSww14hhA3 Double Adder 78" Plain 36" 12" 5 10 355



SSC Access Section Upright Shelf Shelf Shelf Total Total TotalTypical (Faces) Type Height Type Widths Depth Openings Shelves linearCatalog Available FilingNumber Inches

36" Wide35 1/2" Usable

Sloping Display Units- Single Face (Inches)CSDSww08hhS Single Starter 42" Plain 36" 8" 3 3 106.5CSDSww08hhA Single Adder 42" Plain 36" 8" 3 3 106.5

CSDSww08hhS Single Starter 66" Plain 36" 8" 5 5 177.5CSDSww08hhA Single Adder 66" Plain 36" 8" 5 5 177.5

CSDSww08hhS Single Starter 84" Plain 36" 8" 7 7 248.5CSDSww08hhA Single Adder 84" Plain 36" 8" 7 7 248.5

CSDSww08hhS Single Starter 90" Plain 36" 8" 7 7 248.5CSDSww08hhA Single Adder 90" Plain 36" 8" 7 7 248.5Sloping Display Units- Double FaceCSDSww08hhS Double Starter 42" Plain 36" 8" 3 6 213CSDSww08hhA Double Adder 42" Plain 36" 8" 3 6 213

CSDSww08hhS Double Starter 66" Plain 36" 8" 5 10 355CSDSww08hhA Double Adder 66" Plain 36" 8" 5 10 355



Single= Single face shelving accessable from one side.Double= Double face shelving accessable from two side.

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D. Shelf Openings/ Shelf Spacing for Different MediaThe purpose of this information is to help in determining the proper stationary shelving to be used for themedia to be stored.This chart will only address the vertical height requirements of stored media on stationary shelving.For horizontal or filing inch requirements of stored media, consult the Filing Inch by Catalog Number (C) comparison sheet.

Shelving CriteriaThe following criteria will apply to Spacesaver 4-Post and Case Type shelving:

1. All shelves are adjustable on 1 ½” centers only.2. All shelves will be standard ¾” high.3. Shelf openings will apply to slotted or plain, 22 gauge standard file shelves.4. Shelf openings will apply to single face, double face or back to back shelving arrangements.5. Front bases will be standard 2” (2 ½” actual) with the top of the bottom shelf 2 ¾” from the bottom of

the upright.6. Shelf supports will be standard ¾” in height.7. Uprights will be standard heights available.8. Uprights will be closed, open, or case type, configured in angles or tees.9. Usable upright height will be any space usable above the bottom shelf.10. Shelf support on center spacing is the distance from the top of the bottom shelf to the top of the top

shelf.11. “Clear openings between shelf supports” is the distance from the top of the bottom shelf to the bottom

of the top shelf support.

The following criteria will apply to Spacesaver Cantilever type shelving:

1. All shelves are adjustable on 1” centers.2. All shelves are standard ¾” high.3. Shelf openings will apply to slotted or plain shelves.4. All shelves are 18 gauge shelves.5. Shelf openings will apply to single face or double face shelving arrangements.6. Front bases will be standard 3” (3” actual) with the top of the bottom shelf 3” from the bottom of the

upright or above the finished floor.7. Uprights will be standard heights available.8. Usable upright height will be any space usable above the bottom shelf.9. Shelf on center spacing is the distance from the top of the bottom shelf to the top of the top shelf.10. “Clear openings between shelves” is the distance from the top of the bottom shelf to the bottom of the

top shelf.11. For these shelf examples it is assumed that the media stored will not extend above the top of the

shelving frame.

How to Use

1. Measure overall height of media to be stored.2. Refer to 4-Post/Case Type shelving column marked Clear Opening Between Shelf Supports or

Cantilever shelving column marked Clear Opening Between Shelves and determine which shelvingwill have the best vertical fit.

3. Determine overall height of shelving and if it will fit in the designated space that shelving will beinstalled.

4. Measure horizontal width of media to be stored or determine overall number of filing inches required.5. To determine total horizontal or filing inch capacity of shelving, consult Filing Inch by Catalog Number

(C) sheet for the capacity of different shelving types.

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Shelf Openings for Different Media

4-Post Shelving 40 1/4" High Upright2 3/4" Front Base

Upright Upright UprightHeight 40 1/4" Height 40 1/4" Height 40 1/4"

Clear Usable UprightShelf Openings Height Of

Support Between 37 1/2On Center Spacing

Shelf Supports Total Number

Number of Openings With With One Opening

(Inches) (Inches) Of Openings Shelf Supports On AtPer Upright Center Spacing (Inches)

3 2 1/4 12 11 4 1/2"4 1/2 3 3/4 8 7 6"6 5 1/4 6 5 7 1/2"7 1/2 6 3/4 5 5 N/A9 8 1/4 4 3 10 1/2"

10 1/2 9 3/4 3 2 16.5"12 11 1/4 3 2 13 1/2"13 1/2 12 3/4 2 1 24"15 14 1/4 2 1 22 1/2"16 1/2 15 3/4 2 1 21"18 17 1/4 2 1 19 1/2"19 1/2 18 3/421 20 1/422 1/2 21 3/424 23 1/425 1/2 24 3/427 26 1/428 1/2 27 3/430 29 1/431 1/2 30 3/433 32 1/434 1/2 33 3/436 35 1/437 1/2 36 3/439 38 1/440 1/2 39 3/442 41 1/4

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4-Post Shelving2 3/4" Front Base

ClearShelf Openings

Support BetweenOn Center Spacing

Shelf Supports

(Inches) (Inches)

3 2 1/44 1/2 3 3/46 5 1/47 1/2 6 3/49 8 1/4

10 1/2 9 3/412 11 1/413 1/2 12 3/415 14 1/416 1/2 15 3/418 17 1/419 1/2 18 3/421 20 1/422 1/2 21 3/424 23 1/425 1/2 24 3/427 26 1/428 1/2 27 3/430 29 1/431 1/2 30 3/433 32 1/434 1/2 33 3/436 35 1/437 1/2 36 3/439 38 1/440 1/2 39 3/442 41 1/4

64 1/4" High Upright


Usable UprightHeight Of

61 1/2

Total NumberNumber of Openings

With With One OpeningOf Openings Shelf Supports On AtPer Upright Center Spacing (Inches)

20 19 4 1/2"13 12 7 1/2"10 9 7 1/2"8 7 9"6 5 16 1/2"5 4 19 1/2"5 4 13 1/2"4 3 21"4 3 16 1/2"3 2 28 1/2"3 2 25 1/2"3 2 22 1/2"2 1 40 1/2"2 1 39"2 1 37 1/2"2 1 36"2 1 34 1/2"2 1 33"2 1 31 1/2"

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ClearShelf Openings


Shelf Supports

(Inches) (Inches)

3 2 1/44 1/2 3 3/46 5 1/47 1/2 6 3/49 8 1/4

10 1/2 9 3/412 11 1/413 1/2 12 3/415 14 1/416 1/2 15 3/418 17 1/419 1/2 18 3/421 20 1/422 1/2 21 3/424 23 1/425 1/2 24 3/427 26 1/428 1/2 27 3/430 29 1/431 1/2 30 3/433 32 1/434 1/2 33 3/436 35 1/437 1/2 36 3/439 38 1/440 1/2 39 3/442 41 1/4




73 1/2



24 23 4 1/2"16 15 6"12 11 7 1/2"9 8 13 1/2"8 7 10 1/2"7 7 N/A6 5 13 1/2"5 4 19 1/2"4 3 28 1/2"4 3 24"4 3 19 1/2"3 2 34 1/2"3 2 31 1/2"3 2 28 1/2"3 2 25 1/2"2 1 48"2 1 46 1/2'2 1 45"2 1 43 1/2"2 1 42"2 1 40 1/2"2 1 39"2 1 37 1/2"

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ClearShelf Openings


Shelf Supports

(Inches) (Inches)

3 2 1/44 1/2 3 3/46 5 1/47 1/2 6 3/49 8 1/4

10 1/2 9 3/412 11 1/413 1/2 12 3/415 14 1/416 1/2 15 3/418 17 1/419 1/2 18 3/421 20 1/422 1/2 21 3/424 23 1/425 1/2 24 3/427 26 1/428 1/2 27 3/430 29 1/431 1/2 30 3/433 32 1/434 1/2 33 3/436 35 1/437 1/2 36 3/439 38 1/440 1/2 39 3/442 41 1/4




82 1/2



27 26 4 1/2"18 17 6"13 12 10 1/2"11 11 N/A9 8 10 1/2"7 6 19 1/2"6 5 22 1/2"6 5 15"5 4 22 1/2"5 5 N/A4 3 28 1/2"4 3 24"3 2 40 1/2"3 2 37 1/2"3 2 34 1/2"3 2 31 1/2"3 2 28 1/2"2 1 54"2 1 52 1/2"2 1 51"2 1 49 1/2"2 1 48"2 1 46 1/2"2 1 45"2 1 43 1/2"2 1 42"

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ClearShelf Openings


Shelf Supports

(Inches) (Inches)

3 2 1/44 1/2 3 3/46 5 1/47 1/2 6 3/49 8 1/4

10 1/2 9 3/412 11 1/413 1/2 12 3/415 14 1/416 1/2 15 3/418 17 1/419 1/2 18 3/421 20 1/422 1/2 21 3/424 23 1/425 1/2 24 3/427 26 1/428 1/2 27 3/430 29 1/431 1/2 30 3/433 32 1/434 1/2 33 3/436 35 1/437 1/2 36 3/439 38 1/440 1/2 39 3/442 41 1/4




85 1/2



28 27 4 1/2"20 19 N/A14 13 7 1/2"11 10 10 1/2"9 8 13 1/2"8 7 12"7 6 13 1/2"6 5 18"5 4 25 1/2"5 4 19 1/2"4 3 31 1/2"4 3 27"4 3 22 1/2"3 2 4 1/2"3 2 37 1/2"3 2 34 1/2"3 2 31 1/2"3 3 N/A2 1 55 1/2"2 1 54"2 1 52 1/2"2 1 51"2 1 49 1/2"2 1 48"2 1 46 1/2"2 1 45"2 1 43 1/2"

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Cantilever Shelving 42" High Frame3" Front Base

Frame Frame FrameClear Height 42" Height 42" Height 42"

Opening Usable UprightShelves Between Total Height Of With One

On Center Shelves Number 39" Opening Spacing Of Number At(Inches) (Inches) Openings Of Openings (Inches)

8 7 1/4 4 3 159 8 1/4 4 3 12

10 9 1/4 3 2 1911 10 1/4 3 2 1712 11 1/4 3 2 1513 12 1/4 3 3 N/A14 13 1/4 2 1 2515 14 1/4 2 1 2416 15 1/4 2 1 2317 16 1/4 2 1 2218 17 1/4 2 1 2119 18 1/4 2 1 2020 19 1/421 20 1/422 21 1/423 22 1/424 23 1/425 24 1/426 25 1/427 26 1/428 27 1/429 28 1/430 29 1/431 30 1/432 31 1/433 32 1/434 33 1/435 34 1/436 35 1/437 36 1/438 37 1/439 38 1/440 39 1/441 40 1/442 41 1/443 42 1/4

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Cantilever Shelving3" Front Base

Clear Opening

Shelves BetweenOn Center Shelves Spacing(Inches) (Inches)

8 7 1/49 8 1/4

10 9 1/411 10 1/412 11 1/413 12 1/414 13 1/415 14 1/416 15 1/417 16 1/418 17 1/419 18 1/420 19 1/421 20 1/422 21 1/423 22 1/424 23 1/425 24 1/426 25 1/427 26 1/428 27 1/429 28 1/430 29 1/431 30 1/432 31 1/433 32 1/434 33 1/435 34 1/436 35 1/437 36 1/438 37 1/439 38 1/440 39 1/441 40 1/442 41 1/443 42 1/4

66" High Frame

Frame Frame FrameHeight 66" Height 66" Height 66"

Usable UprightTotal Height Of With One

Number 63" OpeningOf Number At

Openings Of Openings (Inches)7 6 157 7 N/A6 5 135 4 195 4 154 3 244 3 214 3 183 2 313 2 293 2 273 2 253 2 233 3 N/A2 1 412 1 402 1 392 1 382 1 372 1 362 1 352 1 342 1 332 1 32

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Clear Opening


8 7 1/49 8 1/4

10 9 1/411 10 1/412 11 1/413 12 1/414 13 1/415 14 1/416 15 1/417 16 1/418 17 1/419 18 1/420 19 1/421 20 1/422 21 1/423 22 1/424 23 1/425 24 1/426 25 1/427 26 1/428 27 1/429 28 1/430 29 1/431 30 1/432 31 1/433 32 1/434 33 1/435 34 1/436 35 1/437 36 1/438 37 1/439 38 1/440 39 1/441 40 1/442 41 1/443 42 1/4

78" High Frame




Openings Of Openings (Inches)9 8 118 7 127 6 156 5 206 5 155 4 235 4 195 5 N/A4 3 274 3 244 3 213 2 373 2 353 2 333 2 313 2 293 2 273 3 N/A2 1 492 1 482 1 472 1 462 1 452 1 442 1 432 1 422 1 412 1 402 1 392 1 38

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Clear Opening


8 7 1/49 8 1/4

10 9 1/411 10 1/412 11 1/413 12 1/414 13 1/415 14 1/416 15 1/417 16 1/418 17 1/419 18 1/420 19 1/421 20 1/422 21 1/423 22 1/424 23 1/425 24 1/426 25 1/427 26 1/428 27 1/429 28 1/430 29 1/431 30 1/432 31 1/433 32 1/434 33 1/435 34 1/436 35 1/437 36 1/438 37 1/439 38 1/440 39 1/441 40 1/442 41 1/443 42 1/4

84" High Frame




Openings Of Openings (Inches)10 9 99 9 N/A8 7 117 6 156 5 216 5 165 4 255 4 215 4 174 3 304 3 274 3 244 3 213 2 393 2 373 2 353 2 333 2 313 2 293 3 N/A2 1 532 1 522 1 512 1 502 1 492 1 482 1 472 1 462 1 452 1 442 1 432 1 422 1 41

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Clear Opening


8 7 1/49 8 1/4

10 9 1/411 10 1/412 11 1/413 12 1/414 13 1/415 14 1/416 15 1/417 16 1/418 17 1/419 18 1/420 19 1/421 20 1/422 21 1/423 22 1/424 23 1/425 24 1/426 25 1/427 26 1/428 27 1/429 28 1/430 29 1/431 30 1/432 31 1/433 32 1/434 33 1/435 34 1/436 35 1/437 36 1/438 37 1/439 38 1/440 39 1/441 40 1/442 41 1/443 42 1/4

90" High Frame




Openings Of Openings (Inches)10 9 159 8 158 7 177 6 217 6 156 5 226 5 175 4 275 4 235 4 194 3 334 3 304 3 274 3 243 2 433 2 413 2 393 2 373 2 353 2 333 2 313 3 N/A2 1 572 1 562 1 552 1 542 1 532 1 522 1 512 1 502 1 492 1 482 1 472 1 462 1 452 1 44

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E. TerminologyThe terminology here is the common language used in the industry to describe common parts of 4-Post,Case Type and Cantilever shelving assemblies or shelf sections.

Ø 4-Post shelving. A type of steel shelving that uses a vertical post or upright in each corner of a shelf tosupport the weight applied to the shelf. Uprights are available in open and closed types.Case type shelving is considered a 4-post type shelving.

Ø Actual dimensions. The actual physical measurements of a given shelf, upright, or any other shelvingcomponent piece.

Ø Actual Shelf Depth. The actual physical measurement of a shelf depth. 4-Post shelving can be singleface or double face through shelves. Double face can also be a back to back single faceinstallation. Cantilever shelving is measured as individual shelves but can be mounted tothe cantilever frame as single face or double face.

Ø Adder section. Usually added (attached) to a starter sections and will make up the balance of shelvingfor that row or range. Usually not self-supporting and relies on components from thestarter section to provide support.

Ø Adjustable shelf. Any shelf that is movable and is installed between the bottom shelf and the canopy top.4-Post shelving adjustable on 1 ½” centers. Cantilever shelving adjustable on 1” centers.

Ø Anchors. Used to attach shelving sections to an existing structural floor. Usually supplied for eachinstallation by the installation crew and must be appropriate for the type of material to beanchored into.

Ø Angle uprights. A 4-post or case type upright that has one 90 degree bend on each side for attachmentof shelves. Mainly used on the end section of each shelving row. Available in 4-post openor closed types or case type closed only. (2) are provided for each starter section and (1)is provided for each adder section.

Ø Back holders. Used on metal backs to stiffen the back panel and prevent bowing. Used at the top of theback panel.

Ø Back stops. Used on single face shelving, at the back of each opening, to hold up file dividers on slottedshelves. Can also be used on plain shelves to prevent material from pushing off backsideof shelf.

Ø Back to back shelving. Two single face sections of shelving that are positioned to form a double facesection. These sections are independent of each other so shelves can be adjusted todifferent levels if needed.

Ø Backs. Also called metal back panels. Metal back panels close off the back of a single face shelvingsection of 4-Post and Case Type shelving full height and full width. Panels fit to the insideof the upright posts and are held in place by the shelf supports. Also called back panelswhich may metal or wood laminate.

Ø Base shelf. The lowest shelf on a shelf section that can be installed. Cantilever base shelves will have abuilt in 3” kick plate for use primarily for static applications. On 4-Post shelving the frontbase or front kick is separate and held in place by the shelf supports.

Ø Bin dividers. Used with bin shelves to form compartments. Bin dividers are placed vertically onhorizontally placed bin shelves and can be placed every 2” if needed.

Ø Bin fronts. Used with bin shelves and bin dividers to form compartments. Bin fronts are mounted at thefront of the shelf inside the upright.

Ø Bin shelf. A steel shelf that is punched with a series of holes to allow the attachment of bin dividers every2” if needed. Only available in 18 gauge heavy duty type shelving.

Ø Canopy top. Also called top shelf. Plain shelf used in this position. The upper most shelf on a shelvingsection and placed so no additional shelves can be assembled above it. Used mainly tokeep dust off material stored on the top open shelf. Not usually used for open storage butcould be utilized with the proper shelf reinforcements in place.

Ø Cantilever Shelving. A type of steel shelving that uses a completely welded rectangular frame to allowcantilever adjustable and base shelving to “hang” off the post with no support on the frontedge. Used extensively by libraries. Frame is located in the center of a double faceshelving section and at the back of a single face shelving section.

Ø Case Type 4-Post Shelving. Commonly called “Case Type” shelving. A type of steel 4-post shelvingthat has the same support characteristics as 4-post shelving but uses an enclosed spacer tocompletely fill the area behind the post full height and width of the upright. Available inclosed type uprights only. Case Type shelves are 2” shorter than regular 4-Post type shelvesbut will be of comparable width.

Ø Center stops (4-Post). Plain center stops. Used to divide a double face shelf horizontally down thecenter. This type center stop does not have slots built in to support a file divider. Mainlyused for bulk storage. Available in 2” and 4” high.

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Ø Clear shelf opening. The measurement from the top of a lower shelf to the bottom of the lowest part orcomponent of the next vertical shelf above.

Ø Closed uprights. Vertical supports for 4-post shelving that are completely closed full height and full widthof upright, with a steel filler panel. Uprights will have built in keyhole slots for attachment ofshelf supports.

Ø Double face. (DF)Shelving that can be accessed from both sides of the shelving section. Usually placedin a room so access can be from both sides.

Ø End panel. Also called face panel. Used to cover the end of a shelving range or row. Non-structural, themain function is to add a finished look to the end of a row or range.

Ø Face panel. Same as end panel.Ø File divider. Used to divide slotted shelves into individual sections. Mainly used to support files on slotted

shelves. Can be used every 2” on 4-Post slotted shelving and every 1” on cantileverslotted shelving.

Ø File shelves. A 22 gauge steel shelf used for most light load and filing requirements. Also called aStandard shelf. Available in plain or slotted for use with file dividers.

Ø Filing inches. The amount of horizontal space on a shelf that is usable after support post and endbrackets are deducted from the overall shelf width.

Ø Flat cardholder. A 3” X 5” cardholder designed to attach to an end panel for identification of the shelf rowcontents. Applied with double stick tape provided with cardholder. 3” X 5” cards notincluded.

Ø Front base. Used at the front of 4-post shelving and case type shelving, this piece closes off the gapbetween the bottom shelf support and the floor. This is a non-structural piece and isusually provided for cosmetic reasons. Front base is held in place by the lowest shelfsupport at the front of the shelving section.

Ø Gusset. A reinforcement piece added to a structural member to provide additional support. Used oncantilever shelving for mobile or seismic applications.

Ø Heavy duty shelves. An 18 gauge steel shelf used for heavier loads than a file shelf (22 gauge) isdesigned to handle. Typical use: X-Ray applications.

Ø Label holder (magnetic). Attaches to front of shelf to hold a label for contents identification.Ø Levelers. Built in or attached to the main vertical support structures of a shelf section, these will

compensate for uneven floors and allow the shelf section to be installed level and plumb.Ø Mobile shelving. Shelving that is placed on a base or carriage that has wheels attached to provide easy

movement of the shelving in a controlled path.Ø Nominal dimensions. Usually used for library type shelving applications (Cantilever shelving), this is the

actual shelf depth plus half of the space taken up by the supporting frame which is usually1”. Deduct 1” from the nominal shelf dimension to find the actual shelf depth. Also callednominal shelf depth.

Ø On center shelf openings. The measurement from the top of one horizontally placed shelf to the top ofthe next horizontally placed shelf above or below.

Ø Open uprights. Vertical supports for 4-post shelving that are not completely closed full height or full widthwith a steel filler panel. Open uprights generally have 3 narrow steel strips evenly spacedalong the height of the upright to keep the vertical posts parallel.

Ø Overall height. The measurement of all components that add up to the vertical dimension.Ø Plain shelf. A steel shelf that does not have slots punched in it for attachment of file dividers. This type 4-

post shelf may be punched with three holes down the center for attachment of a centerstop.

Ø Range. Usually refers to sections of shelving in a library that are attached together in a row and arecompletely free standing. Also called shelf range or shelving range.

Ø Reference shelf. A shelving accessory that attaches under a shelf and pulls out and retracts as needed.Also called a posting shelf.

Ø Shelf height. Facing the shelf opening, shelf height is the floor to ceiling direction.Ø Shelf range. A length of shelving consisting of one or more shelving sections that are connected together

in one continuous length.Ø Shelf reinforcement. Installed under the 4-Post or Case Type plain or slotted shelf and on top of the shelf

support to add greater load carrying capacity and prevent shelf deflection.Ø Shelf section. One complete group of shelf parts assembled to form a usable array of shelves that is

independent of other shelves but may be connected to other shelves to form a shelfrange.

Ø Shelf supports. Used to support plain or slotted shelves by attaching horizontally to open or closeduprights and the shelf is placed on top of the shelf supports. Requirements are two pershelf.

Ø Shelf width. Facing the shelf opening, the shelf width is the left to right direction.Ø Shelving Components. An individual part that makes up a shelving section.

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Ø Shelving depth. Facing the shelf opening, shelving depth is the direction from the front of the shelf to theback of the shelf.

Ø Shelving growth. A dimension given to components, when they are manufactured, that usually is greaterthan the intended finished dimension. This usually occurs due to inconsistencies in themanufacturing process. This dimension will vary from product line to product line.

Ø Shelving kits. Shelving components that are preconfigured into one catalog number with all thenecessary components to be assembled into a complete shelving section.

Ø Shelving Section. A complete freestanding unit which can support itself and has all the necessarycomponents to be functional.

Ø Single face. (SF)Shelving that is usually accessible from only one side.Ø Slotted center stops. Used to divide a double face slotted shelf horizontally down the center and support

a file divider.Ø Slotted shelf. A steel shelf that is punched to allow for the attachment of steel file dividers. This type shelf

may also be punched with three holes down the center of the shelf to allow for theattachment of a center stop for Double Face applications. For single face applications aslotted backstop is used at the back of the opening. The slotted center stop and back stopsupports the file divider on the shelf at the back.

Ø Starter section. Usually the first section of shelving in a row or range that is free standing by itself. Maybea single face section or a double face section.

Ø Static shelving. Shelving that is fixed to the floor or set on the floor in one spot.Ø Tee upright. A 4-post or case type upright that has two 90 degree bends on each side for attachment of

shelves. Mainly used between angle uprights to support intermediate sections. Availablein 4-post open and closed types and in case type closed only.

Ø Upright. Usually refers to the structural vertical support column or member of 4-Post and Case Typeshelving, which functions to support all the shelves. With Cantilever shelving, the centersupport frame could be considered an upright.

Ø Welded frame. (This is only applicable to cantilever type shelving.) The main support frame for theshelving section in which all shelving components are attached. Usually consisting of anupper tube and a lower channel welded to the two vertical support pieces.

Ø Wide Span Shelving. A type of steel shelving that uses a heavy duty, 4-post type support system tosupport very heavy loads with horizontal support beams that span long distances. Usuallyonly available in 4 foot and 8 foot wide sections. Available in open type uprights only.Used extensively for bulk storage.

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