{"id":22555,"date":"2022-07-22T14:08:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T13:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=22555"},"modified":"2022-07-22T14:08:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T13:08:44","slug":"purchasing-guide-manutan-racking-shelving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/industrial-shelving\/purchasing-guide-manutan-racking-shelving\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing guide: Choosing the right Racking and Shelving with Manutan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shelving and racking are understated but essential components of an efficient warehouse. Your goods are often transported, stored, moved, protected or even prepared using industrial equipment which also requires special attention. In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the right shelving for your needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What should you consider when choosing industrial racking?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Do you need industrial racking for your new business, to extend your storage areas or to renew your facilities? It is essential to <\/span>start by assessing your needs<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider what it is that you need to store<\/h3>\n

Start by defining <\/span>the properties of the items and products for storage<\/span><\/b>. Are they lose or packaged in containers? Are they solid, liquid, or greasy? Do they require ventilation? Their properties will determine the type of racking required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider <\/span>the number and size of the objects and goods for storage<\/span><\/b>, this will allow you to determine the exact dimensions of the shelves and the number of rows required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight is also an important consideration because different systems will have varying weight restrictions. There are distinct categories that give you a good idea of what kind of shelving to choose once the load has been established:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n