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Longspan Racking

Longspan racking is a strong, practical storage solution designed for businesses needing reliable shelving for medium to heavy loads. Sitting between standard shelving and more heavy-duty systems, our longspan racking systems are ideal for warehouses, stockrooms, workshops, and retail back-of-house areas where goods are picked by hand.
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What is longspan racking?

Longspan racking is a type of shelving made up of steel frames and horizontal beams that support wide shelf levels. Each longspan rack is designed to hold heavier and bulkier items than standard shelving, while still offering manual access to stock.

Our longspan racking system features a helpful boltless design, allowing for quick and simple assembly without the need for specialist tools. For businesses, being able to adjust shelves in small increments makes it easy to store items of different sizes and maximise vertical space. These systems can also be easily expanded with additional bays and accessories, making it a flexible solution as your storage needs grow.

Longspan racking is also known for its strength. Manufactured from durable galvanised trays or chipboard, each longspan rack can support significant weight. This means it’s suitable for storing cartons, tools, equipment, and other heavy goods. It provides a cost-effective alternative to pallet racking when forklift access is not required.

Thanks to the wide spans between uprights, you have more usable storage space and easier access to goods. This allows staff to be much more efficient in busy working environments where speed and organisation are important.

 

Uses & Applications

Longspan racking is widely used across a range of industries thanks to its versatility and ease of use. It is especially useful in environments where items are stored and picked by hand.

  • In warehouses, this storage is ideal for storing cartons, bulk goods, and picked items.
  • Longspan racking is ideal for retail stockrooms to keep products organised and easy to access.
  • Many workshops utilise these systems for storing tools, equipment, and spare parts.
  • In industrial settings, racking can handle heavier items in demanding environments.
  • This storage is ideal for storing files, boxes, and documents in offices and archives.

If you are looking to improve your storage setup, explore our full range of longspan shelving. Our shelving systems deliver reliable performance, flexible configurations, and excellent value, helping you create a storage solution that works for your business now and in the future.

 

Why Choose UK Shelving? 

With over 30 years of experience and a well-earned reputation within the industry, UK Shelving are a trusted and respected supplier of shelving and racking solutions. Our SEMA-approved team focuses on supplying reliable shelving and racking solutions, made from premium materials and built to stand the test of time. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 5-star Google reviews, and our 400+ Trustpilot reviews, demonstrating our commitment to customer satisfaction. 

We provide fast 2 to 3 day delivery on our products to help you move forward with optimal efficiency. We also offer a price match guarantee, so you can be sure you are getting the best deal possible. 

 

Contact us

Get in touch, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. We can advise on sizing, load capacity, layouts, and installation options to give you peace of mind that you have chosen the best possible solution for your needs.

Call us on 01268 515247 or submit a message using our contact form.

FAQs

What are the benefits of longspan racking systems?+
Longspan racking systems are strong and capable of storing heavy and bulky items, whilst still offering easy access to stock. They are easily adjustable, meaning they can adapt as your storage needs change. 
What is the difference between longspan racking and pallet racking?+
Longspan racking is often used by businesses prioritising adaptable storage for manual use, such as in warehouses, retail stockrooms, or workshops. Pallet racking is a more heavy-duty solution for those needing to use a forklift for access and lifting.
How much weight can longspan racking support?+
Our longspan racking can support 800kg per shelf up to a total of 4000kg per unit, however, please check the datasheet of any given product to find out its UDL.
How do you assemble longspan racking?+
UK Shelving provides a professional assembly and SEMA-qualified installation service with the purchase of each of our industrial shelving units, ensuring the product is ready for immediate use.
How can I be sure I am getting the best price?+
At UK Shelving, we offer a best price match guarantee, meaning you can have 100% confidence that you are receiving the best deal possible.