Longspan Chipboard Shelving Starter Bay

Full details on weight loading can be seen in the weight loading tables in our downloads section.

Weight capacity depends on multiple things on your racking layout such as
– Height to the top of the first beam
– Level type (heavy duty or extra heavy duty)
– Bay size (including level length and depth).

Extra Heavy Duty options provide chipboard supports to enhance the weight loadings on 900mm and 1200mm deep options. Other depths the wight capacity remains the same.

Chipboard shelves are ideal for general dry storage and provide a smooth strong surface for everyday items.

Galvanised shelves are suitable for damp or cold conditions and can be wiped clean if you are storing spillable goods.

Yes, you can buy extra components to extend or adjust your longspan shelving.

Additional levels can be added at any time and are fully adjustable in 50 mm increments, allowing you to change the height to suit your storage needs.

Frames are supplied pre built and can be used to create new bays that connect to your existing system.

You can also purchase beams individually, along with D bar dividers for vertical storage, giving you plenty of flexibility to expand or reconfigure your setup.

When planning your space, remember that the beam length shown on the site is the clear internal opening. Once you add the frames, the total bay width increases by 50mm per frame. So a bay’s true width is the beam length plus the extra frame allowance. Measure your space first to ensure the full bay width will fit comfortably.

If you are purchasing multiple bays then you will need to consider that where bays are joined they will be sharing a frame, So be sure to only account for one lot of 50mm every time a frame is joined.

The Product Builder allows you to create a full run of longspan shelving, from a single bay up to five connected bays, all with your chosen sizes and number of levels.

The Add on section is for buying individual extension bays only. These come with one frame and are designed to attach to an existing run.

So use the Product Builder to plan a complete run of up to five bays, and use the Add on section when you want to add extra bays later.

The system is free standing and sturdy but can be fixed to the floor if needed. Assembly is quick because the frames arrive built and you simply slot in the beams and chipboard, though we recommend two people.

Load notices and regular racking inspections are required for safety and legal compliance, helping prevent overloading, collapse, and injury while meeting HSE and SEMA standards.

To keep your shelving safe, install it correctly, stay within load limits, inspect it regularly, repair damage quickly, and keep the area clean and tidy.

Mecalux shelving is not compatible with other manufacturers and should only be used with matching components.

Yes. If you need sizes or quantities that aren’t listed in the Product Builder or add-on section, please contact us on 01268 515247 and our team will be happy to help you find the right solution.

Longspan shelving is designed for hand loaded items and is ideal for medium to heavy duty picking operations. It is quick to assemble, highly flexible, and well suited for storing boxes, parts, tools, and general goods.

Pallet racking is designed for forklift loaded pallets and much heavier loads, making it the best choice for warehouses and bulk palletised storage.