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A detailed buying guide: how to organize a safe workplace.
This section features storage shelving for garages, workshops, warehouses, shops, basements and utility rooms. There are assembled metal shelving units — boltless or bolted, with different numbers of adjustable shelves — as well as lightweight plastic shelving for damp rooms. They help organise tools, consumables, containers, tyres and household items, free up work space and make things quick to find. Tool boxes and hand tool storage accessories are found in the hand tools section.
Light and medium boltless shelving suits homes and garages, reinforced heavy-duty shelving suits workshops and warehouses, and plastic shelving suits damp basements and balconies. Think about what you will store: tools, boxes, tyres or heavy materials. See how to maintain, store and organize hand tools.
Permitted load per shelf is usually 50–100 kg for light units and 150–300 kg for medium and heavy-duty ones, provided the load is spread evenly. Keep heavy power tools and materials on the lower shelves. Read how to store power tools correctly.
Common sizes are 150–200 cm high, 70–120 cm wide and 30–60 cm deep, usually with 4–5 shelves whose height can be adjusted in steps. Measure the space allowing for doors and walkways, and use a stable ladder to reach the top shelves. See how to choose a ladder or work platform.
The metal frame is made of galvanised or powder-coated steel, and the shelves are metal, MDF or chipboard. For damp rooms, choose galvanised or plastic shelving to protect both the unit and the tools stored on it. Read how to protect a tool from dust and moisture.
Anchor tall shelving to the wall, level it with adjustable feet and check that cross braces and corner brackets are included. The edges of metal profiles can be sharp, so wear gloves during assembly. See how to choose work gloves.
Keep fuel, oils, paints and solvents on the lower shelves in closed containers and on drip trays, away from heaters and open flames. This way a spill will not spread to other shelves and tools. Read how to choose spill control and hazardous-liquid safety storage.
Open shelving is convenient for everyday items, while expensive tools, batteries and documents are better kept in a lockable cabinet or safe. Keep sharp and hazardous items out of the reach of children. See how to choose a safe and secure storage solution.
At ToolsArmenia you can compare storage shelving by dimensions, number of shelves, load capacity and material and choose the right unit for your space.
