Long Span Shelving
Some stock just does not sit well on a narrow shelf, awkward cartons, bulky totes, anything wider than it should be. Long span shelving solves that with wide beams and a clear span, no central upright forcing you to work around it.
It carries meaningfully more per shelf than slotted angle, without losing the bolt-together flexibility that makes hand-loaded shelving easy to extend later.
Why choose this system.
Wide, clear spans with nothing blocking the middle
Handles medium to heavy hand-loaded goods with ease
Choice of steel panel or particle board decking
Extends in a straight line as your stock grows
Built to your requirement.
| Type | Long span, boltless |
| Shelf load | 300 to 800 kg, per design |
| Deck | Steel panel / particle board |
| Finish | Powder-coated |
Values are indicative. Final specifications are engineered for each project.
Typical applications
The engineering behind it.
Long span shelving uses deeper, heavier-gauge beams than slotted angle, spanning the full bay width with no central support post, so the shelf area stays completely clear. Typical shelf loads run from 150 to 500 kg depending on beam depth and decking material, with steel panel decking handling higher point loads than particleboard for the same span.
Bay widths commonly run 900 mm to 1,800 mm, and because the boltless beam connection system is similar in principle to slotted angle, a long span run extends in a straight line without needing to redesign the existing bays.
What buyers usually ask.
What is the difference between long span and slotted angle load capacity?
Long span shelving typically carries three to four times more per shelf than slotted angle, because of its heavier beam construction and wider clear span. It is built for bulkier, heavier hand-loaded goods.
Can I mix steel and particleboard decking in the same run?
Yes, decking is chosen per shelf level based on what sits on it. A run can use steel decking on levels carrying heavier or point-loaded items and particleboard elsewhere.
How wide can a single bay be without sagging?
Standard spans run up to about 1,800 mm without additional support. Wider spans are possible with a heavier beam specification, engineered to the actual load you plan to store.
