Wire Shelf
A sturdy wire shelf is an economic, user-friendly way to expand storage without increasing your storage footprint. KaTom carries a varied selection of wire storage shelves to accessorize existing storage units.
Wire Storage Shelves: What You Need to Know
Increased storage space is always helpful in keeping your products organized and accessible, regardless of the style of business you run. Wire shelves permit air to flow in and around your products, which helps keep them fresh and discourages the growth of mold and bacteria. With many different styles, sizes, and coatings, you're sure to find the additional or replacement wire storage shelf that suits your needs here.
Common Questions About Wire Shelves
Should I get epoxy- or metal-coated wire racks?
Epoxy-coated wire shelves are recommended for areas that could be exposed to moisture, such as walk-in coolers, because the epoxy covering will protect the metal from corrosion. In hot or dry areas, metallic finishes are recommended. Typically, operators add or replace shelves with the style that matches their existing shelving unit, but this is not always necessary. Inserting an epoxy-coated shelf in a metal-finished unit could give operators a place to store liquids or corrosive materials without adding an entire shelving unit. Consult the product specifications page to ensure your new shelf will fit your existing unit.
Should I get solid storage shelves?
Some items, especially small ones, are not suited for wire racks. While wire shelving is great for air circulation in and around the stored goods, very small items can fall through or get stuck between the wires. Wire shelves are not ideal for items that require completely level bases, either. If you find you can't keep items organized on open-wire shelving, consider adding a level or two of solid shelving. Solid shelves block airflow, so perishable items – especially certain foods – are best kept on wire shelves.
How strong is wire shelving?
Each shelf is rated by how much evenly distributed weight it will hold, and this information should be available on each product description page. However, adding additional shelving does not increase the total weight capacity of a given shelving unit. Consult the documentation for your existing shelving and calculate the weight already on the unit before adding additional shelves. Shelving weight capacity is rated with the weight evenly distributed, so if the weight is uneven, the shelves might not be able to support it and are liable to fall. This oversight presents a danger to users as well as equipment.