As previously mentioned, metal shelving is easy to clean and quick to assemble. Both of these are time savers for any facility. If a business used wood shelving, wood is difficult to clean and sanitize. That isn’t the case with metal. Metal shelves come together quickly and can also be disassembled for quick relocation. This allows you to respond faster to changes in your business needs.

Another benefit of using open & closed metal shelving is that it is quite sturdy and can hold up to the physical challenges in industrial settings. Metal also gives a sleek and clean appearance in locations where aesthetics matter. These shelving units are also affordable, and a business can customize them to meet their needs. This is a considerable advantage as it allows a company to adjust its shelving to fit their space.

Warehouses and industrial settings are mentioned frequently since those are common locations for this type of shelving. However, those aren’t the only places or industries that can benefit from this kind of storage shelving, as any company that has a supply or storage room most likely uses metal shelving units.

Retail is another industry that relies heavily on metal shelving units. These units are essential for use in the stock rooms of these stores. It helps stores organize products and customize the shelving to fit their space constraints.

There are a few variations of the types of metal shelving available. The primary way to categorize metal shelving would be as either open metal shelving or closed metal shelving. Open shelving is open on all sides, which means the product stored on its shelves can be accessed from any angle. Closed shelving has closed access on either the sides or the back, which limits how the product is accessed. There is no right or wrong for which style to use but, it is important to understand which will work for you based on your space and your needs.

There is also closed metal shelving with dividers or closed metal shelving with drawers. These will be a type of closed shelving units. Shelving units offer locking shelving, and draw units offer soft closure to protect your product.

The team at DACO has over 200 years of combined experience. Our staff will make sure you get the shelving that is the best and most efficient for your business. Contact us today to learn more about our products. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to keep up with the latest company news.