Using boltless shelves in your warehouses, distribution centers and storage rooms will help you to increase storage space in an effective manner. The three basic components that are used in boltless shelving are posts, beams and shelves. When assembled together, these posts, beams and shelves provide a freestanding unit, without bracing. Therefore, you can put your load from both sides if you want. Here are some of the advantages of using boltless shelving system.

It is easier to handle- A ‘boltless shelving unit’, as the name itself suggests, requires no additional instruments for being set up. You do not have to use bolt fastener, nuts or any other instruments to assemble its parts. This makes the process of setting up a boltless shelving unit much less cumbersome.

Function ability- Boltless shelving is a versatile shelving option by virtue of the fact that it can be modified into countless configurations. It is a kind of mix and match storage option. You can enjoy unobstructed access to the shelves from any direction, as boltless shelving units do not require braces and panels.

Longevity- The shelves of a boltless shelving unit are made of either particle wood, or wire decking, making them extremely durable, and capable of withstanding extensive wear and tear. Therefore, when you store items, you can be rest assured that the shelves will withstand the weight. You can use them for a long time without having to think about damage control.

The principle frame of the unit is its legs, which withstand the load of the entire structure as well as the materials that are stored on it. The legs of these units are made of strong metal bars. The bars of the units are fastened by grooves at regular intervals, and they are like the anchors for the plastic clips that are held together around the bars’ circumference at the required height of each of the shelves.

There are numerous types of materials available for boltless shelving units. Wall mounted units employ metal tracks that use cantilevered self-support to hold shelves. Garden or green house shelving is constructed from stacks of concrete blocks with planks laid on them to be used as shelves. Vertical supports with slots in them that support metal clips capable of handling the weight of particle-wood, metal, plywood, or full-grained wooden shelves are also used. These shelves provide support to the unit, and prevent it from swaying and twisting. Some kinds of the boltless shelving units are pre-assembled constructed of welded or riveted parts.

There are three important facts to keep in mind when you invest in one of these systems-

The first thing to decide is whether you need a starter unit or add-on unit, or both. A starter unit generally stands by itself, or you can also purchase add-on units to add to it. For instance, if you want a row of three shelving bays, you can order one start-on unit, and two add-ons.

You can also decide on the number of shelves that you want your unit to have. It is best if you can decide the maximum weight capacity too before placing the final order.