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SHELVING, RACKING

AND STORAGE

CONCEPTS

JULY 2017

FREE

GUIDE

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ABOUT

SUPERMARKET

SHELVING

Supermarket Shelving has been in the second

hand shelving and racking Industry for over

30 years and we are able to supply the

biggest and the smallest companies with their

shelving and racking requirements. When we

start a project, we are involved from the

beginning to the end.

This often includes designing floor plans

while overseeing the project through to

completion. Supermarket Shelving Company

takes pride in offering decades of quality

services in new and second hand shelving

and racking manufacturing industry.

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Contents Page

About Supermarket Shelving Company (2)

Chapter 1: Racking System (4)

Chapter 2: Space (6)

What will you be storing? (7) What capacity do you need? (8) Selectivity (9)

Chapter 3: Budget (10)

Warehouse Layout (11)

Chapter 4: Packing profiles (12)

Regulations (12)

Chapter 5: Commercial and Office shelving

and racking (14) Residential garage shelving (16) New shelving vs. Second-hand shelving (18) Mezzanine flooring (19) Gondola shelving (23) Pallet racking and container shelving solutions (24) New Racking vs. Second-hand racking (26) Steel racking (27)

Chapter 6: Warehouse Racking and Industrial

shelving specifications (29)

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Chapter 1:

Racking System

The racking system in your warehouse

facility serves as the entire framework for

your operation. When choosing an

industrial warehouse racking option, you

need racking solutions that are ideal for

your space and built to last. The first step

is to examine the space and decide if

shelving or racking is predominately

needed.

For larger areas, larger items, or high

product flow, industrial warehouse racks

will probably be the most effective and

efficient option. The next step is to decide

which style of rack is the best solution for

your space. There are various options to

choose from – exploring all of the options

is the best way to customize your

warehouse in order to maximize your

industrial space.

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At the very heart of a fully functional,

successful warehouse lies a well-planned

system with storage and logistics as key

aspects. The prime question to ask oneself

should be, what kind of racking or shelving

structure would I benefit most from?

Your warehouse-racking layout can include

a small part of your space, or used to

furnish your entire warehouse. With a wide

range of options to choose from,

customizing your industrial warehouse

racking to maximize density and efficiency

will be a breeze.

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Chapter 2:

Space

Making the most of your floor space is

essential for any business. Instead of just

considering the dimensions of the ground

room, think about how you can utilise your

vertical space too. Different storage

solutions offer different advantages

considering space. When deciding on

storage space usage and access to storage

should be kept in mind, there is no point is

having plent of storage but no way to access

it.

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What will you be

storing?

Consider not only the weight of the load

that will be stored but the dimensions.

Before making an investment in good

quality racking, the weight of your load

should be a main consideration and how it

will be moved going forward i..e forklift

truck

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What capacity

do you need?

Capacity is another key factor in your racking

system. You should never assume your

capacity requirements – always have the

correct weights, in order to choose a system

with your largest capacity in mind.

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Selectivity

Selectivity, or how often you need to be able

to access each individual rack or shelve, is

also a major part of your system choice. If

you need to be able to access all of your

shelves/racks at once, you will need a lower

density storage system.

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Chapter 3:

Budget

With design and installation as key factors of

a racking solution that will be successful in

your warehouse, you should ensure that the

option you choose works with your budget. It

is worth noting that high quality racking can

be sourced both new and used.

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Warehouse

layout

Planning the layout of your racking and

other operations within the warehouse

will assist with the logistics of your

operation; understanding the flow of

items both in and out as well as

maintaining a safe, working environment.

With these in mind, there are a number of

options to consider to allow you to

maximise space and budget with n

o compromise on the efficiency of the

warehouse.

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Chapter 4:

Picking Profiles

The picking of profiles, or the way your

stock is moved out of the warehouse, is

another important factor in choosing your

racking system. You should determine what

you are primarily picking as well as how

your orders move before choosing a

system.

The type of shelving or racking system you

choose should also take into account your

needs in terms of forklift access. Different

systems allow for different sizes of lift

trucks and varying levels.

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Rules and

Regulations

Before choosing your shelving or racking

system, you should also take into account

any regulations for warehouses in your

area. These may affect the types of

materials you are allowed to use and what

system will work best in your warehouse.

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Chapter 5:

Commercial and

Office Shelving

And Racking

Organise your working space with our quality

DIY bolt-on office shelving and storage

solutions.

Our easy to install bolt-on office shelving and

racking solutions are ideally suited to any

home or corporate office space that requires

a storage capacity of up to 60kgs. Our wide

range of second-hand shelving provides a

budget friendly solution to organise your filing

systems or archive rooms.

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Commercial & Office shelving specifications

include:

Shelf load: Up to 60kgs

Ease of Installation: Easy bolt-on DIY

installation

Durability: Metal shelving provide increased

durability

Length: 1 Meter Long

Depth: Varied depths (305mm, 381mm,

457mm and 610mm)

Unit Height: 1.9 or 2.2m to accommodate

varying ceiling heights

Shelf Height: Adjustable bolts allow

customisation to meet your unique office

space requirements.

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Residential

Shelving

Tidy up your garage with our quality DIY

shelving solutions.

Tidy up your garden or garage tools with our

easy to install bolt-on racks, which can be

uniquely customised to improve your home’s

space. Our wide range of second-hand

storage shelves present homeowners with

the ability to effortlessly move and install

racks for optimal use of pantry or garage

space.

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Shelving specifications include:

Shelf load: Store household goods of up

to 60kgs per shelf

Ease of Installation: Easy assembly in the

comfort of your own home

Durability: Raw metal or spray painted to

protect against scratches or rust

Length: 1 Meter Long

Depth: Varied depths (305mm, 381mm,

457mm and 610mm)

Unit Height: 1.9 or 2.2m to accommodate

varying ceiling heights

Shelf Height: Shelving can be adapted to

accommodate your unique garage

requirements.

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New Shelving

Vs. Second -

Hand Shelving

Second-hand shelving is perfectly suited

to home garages or small workshops,

however we understand that some home

owners prefer to have a fresher finish. We

ensure that you receive the best. We buy,

refurbish and sell previously used

shelving. Please contact us for more

information.

he best home storage solution to

accommodate your personal preferences.

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Mezzanine

Flooring

Save space and increase storage

capacity with quick and easily installed

mezzanine level flooring.

Our instant mezzanine flooring solution is

ideally suited to warehouses, industrial

sectors and open plan offices. This robust

intermediate level flooring makes optimal

use of wasted high-volume space by

offering a variety of functional uses such as

additional office space or extra storage

capacity.

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Mezzanine flooring specifications:

An option of 21mm Shutter ply or open steel

floor planking is available

Carrying capacity of up to 1000kgs pm/2

Sizes quoted per square meter as per client

requirements

Option to include staircase and hand railings

Rack or structurally supported

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Installation differs depending on your

option of flooring suited to your unique

needs:

Choose between second-hand or new rack

supported flooring or structured support. Rack

support has the racking installed first and then

the flooring is placed on top, while structurally

supported flooring has the structure set-up first

followed by the flooring. Optional extras include

staircases and hand railings.

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Get started with your mezzanine flooring

solution now.

All that is required for you to start the process

is to send us an enquiry to set an appointment

for us to come and conduct a site evaluation.

We will provide you with a free comprehensive

quote for your flooring storage space saving

solution.

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Gondola Shelving

You get them in either 1.5 high or 1.8 high

With the 1.5 unit you will have a 914 x 460

base shelf, 2 of 914 x 381 shelves and the

top shelf will be 914 x 305. Each shelf will

have a carry capacity of 60kg.

With the 1.8 unit you will have a 914 x 460

base shelf, 3 of 914 x 381 shelves and the

top shelf will be 914 x 305. Each shelf will

have a carry capacity of 60kg.

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Pallet Racking

and Container

Shelving

Solutions

Durable metal racking uniquely designed

for pallets holding goods of up to 3 Tons.

Most warehouses and factories require high

volume storage solutions that offer robust

support for heavy-duty pallets. Industrial or

retail companies with large storage

requirements need to constantly optimise their

available space. Having a long-term, compact

storage solution is paramount in ensuring

productivity.

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Pallet Shelving specifications include:

Durable metal design withstands heavy

weights of up to 3 tons per level / shelf

Quality metal racking design provides for

easy loading and offloading of pallets for

your forklifts

Floor planning advisers ensure optimal

manoeuvrability to access your cargo

Ideally suited to bulk sale warehouses,

factories, furniture retailers, motor vehicle

manufacturing plants, and car part or car

tyre fitters.

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New Racking vs.

Second Hand

Racking

Previously used pallet racks can be just as

durable as new shelving, however it is far

cheaper. However should you prefer new

pallet racking, we are able to supply these

to you at the most affordable prices from

reputable shelving companies in South

Africa, while ensuring that you receive the

most suitable solution for your unique

requirements.

We buy, refurbish and sell previously used

racks. Please contact us for more

information.

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Steel Racking

We supply light and heavy duty as well as

bolt on shelving made out of steel for

sustainable storage.

Steel racks are ideal for industries such as:

Garage storage, home and corporate

offices for storing goods of up to 60kgs

Retail shopping for storing light duty to

maximum weight of 250kgs

Warehouses and Industries for heavy bulk

storage of up to 3 tons

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By choosing steel racks you are awarded the

opportunity to:

Effortlessly move and install racking for

your convenience

Customise your order according to your

specific storage needs

Save on used racks

Guaranteed quality racks which are sturdy

and dependable for new racks

Carry large quantities of goods per duty

restrictions (bolt on shelve, light and heavy)

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Chapter 6:

Warehouse

Racking and

Heavy Duty

Industrial

Shelving

Solutions

Durable heavy duty racking solutions for

warehouses, factories and industrial

companies.

Our warehouse and industrial racking

solutions are carefully designed to meet the

heavy duty storage requirements of large

warehouses. Industrial shelving requires a

more durable and stable structure than

ordinary shelving, and demands the

expertise of a shelving specialist to carefully

plan and customise a suitable racking

solution according to very particular storage

requirements.

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Industrial racking specifications include:

Storage load: Bulk loads of up to 3 tons per

level / shelf

Ease of Installation: Expert advice

recommended for floor and storage planning

Durability: Heavy duty shelving provides

higher durability

Length, Height and Depth: Customised to

client’s specifications

Every warehouse has varied requirements ranging

from the number of frames, beams or decks

required to accommodate their large-scale carrying

capacities. Our team of experts will provide a

customised solution to meet each client’s unique

racking requirements.