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Widespan Heavy Duty Racking

Wide-bay hand-loaded racking with steel decks for heavy cartons, crates and parts that are too large for normal shelving.

  • Bay widthsto 2,440 mm
  • Load per levelup to about 1,000 kg
  • Heights2,000 to 3,500 mm
  • DecksSteel or chipboard
  • FinishBlue frames, orange beams
  • Lead timetypically 8 to 10 weeks

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What is widespan heavy duty racking?

Widespan heavy duty racking combines wide beam spans with steel or chipboard decks to hold heavy hand-loaded items. It bridges the gap between longspan shelving and pallet racking.

Specifications

ItemTypical specification
FramesBoltless or bolted, 25 mm adjustment
BeamsStep beams sized to the span

Typical ranges from our factory. Final sizes, loads and finishes are confirmed in your quote and drawing.

Sizes at a glance

ParameterRange
Bay widthsto 2,440 mm
Load per levelup to about 1,000 kg
Heights2,000 to 3,500 mm
DecksSteel or chipboard
FinishBlue frames, orange beams
Lead timetypically 8 to 10 weeks

Options and customisation

  • Galvanised decks
  • End panels

Where it is used

  • Tyre and parts stores
  • Workshop materials
  • Packaging stock

Order quantities, lead time and delivery

There is no fixed minimum order. Full 20 ft or 40 ft containers give the lowest cost per bay, and mixed loads of racking, shelving and accessories are common. Typical lead time is 3 to 5 weeks production plus 5 to 7 weeks sea freight to a UK port, then delivery to your site; your quote confirms the dates. See lead times and delivery.

Samples and documents

We can send sample sections, such as a beam end and an upright offcut, so you can check profile and finish. Sample cost and courier are quoted by our sales team. Each order ships with our load tables, and test reports are available on request; see quality and standards.

Frequently asked questions

Can it be forklift loaded?

It is designed for hand loading; for forklift loading use pallet racking.

Get a layout and quote for widespan heavy duty racking

Send your floor plan, pallet sizes and weights, or just a rough sketch. Our engineers return a proposed layout and an itemised factory-direct quote.

See all industrial shelving, read how we work or browse our racking guides.

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