Industrial wire shelving is one of the most adaptable types of storage available. It can fit as easily into an office as into a warehouse. Additionally, there are many ways to alter the way it is used by the addition of various accessories.
Here are ten great accessories that will help you maximize your storage space when using wire shelving:
1. S-hooks
S-hooks are an easy way to connect two different wire shelving unit. The two curves of the metal “S” shaped hook attach the two shelf units together.
The hooks can be used to connect multiple shelves in a straight line or create a corner unit. This allows you to make use of a small storage space in an office environment.
2. Footplates
A tall, heavy duty industrial shelving unit may create a hazard in a small, crowded space where employees could bump into them. To help prevent the risk of any falls, you can attach foot plates to bottom of the units. These triangular plates offer additional stability to minimize the chance of an accident.
3. Wall bracket
If you need additional security to ensure there is no chance the shelving unit will be knocked, bumped, or tipped over, you can add wall brackets.
These are small and discreet, holding the shelving unit directly to the wall. They can be removed and reattached any time you wish to relocate the unit.
4. Casters
Wheeled casters can allow you to move your shelving unit to different areas of your office. In an office that has many different functions, this can help maximize your storage options.
This may be particularly useful for a large, open plan office. You can move your shelving unit to whichever section requires supplies or products to be on hand.
5. Shelf ledge
Adding a shelf ledge is a simple way to prevent any risk of items falling from the shelves. Shelf ledges fit directly in with the design of the unit.
6. Garment rail
For any office that deals in designing or selling items of clothing, garment rails are a must. You will need to have samples and designs on hand, without taking up too much space. Adding a garment rail to a wire shelving unit is an easy solution to this problem.
7. Storage bins
Storage bins are very useful for holding small items. They can also make it easier to find these items in a hurry.
You can purchase storage bins that are designed to fit precisely into your wire shelving unit. This ensures you will make full use of the storage space, which is very important for a crowded office.
The bins can be relocated easily to different areas or different shelves. You can also remove them and carry the bins to another area of the office.
This makes the wire shelving unit much more versatile than a similarly sized shelving or drawer unit.
8. Shelf dividers
When storing equipment, supplies, or samples for an office, it is important to separate items into categories. This ensures better organization, and easy access to all stored items.
Shelf dividers can help you achieve the most storage capacity, by adding sections to your unit. As well as using different shelves for different categories, you can separate one shelf to hold multiple categories. You can also move and change the dividers whenever you want to reorganize the shelving unit.
9. Shelf liner
The open mesh of a wire shelf may mean you cannot store very small items on it, as they can fall through the gaps. A shelf liner will prevent this, if you do not want to purchase a solid shelf design.
You can purchase a transparent plastic liner if you wish to maintain the open look of the shelving.
10. Label holders
Label holders can be clipped onto the front of the wire shelf, allowing you to quickly find files, supplies or stock. The labels can be replaced whenever required. You can also unclip and relocate the holders quickly and easily.
