Short Span Shelving
Short Span Shelving Systems to Maximise Storage Space
Short span shelving is a practical warehouse storage solution designed for smaller items, boxed goods, and components that need to be stored in an organised, space-efficient way.
Used across warehouses, workshops and storage areas across the UK, short span excels where manual picking, consistency and control are essential. With multiple shelf levels and adjustable configurations, short span shelving can keep high volumes of stock clearly laid out and easy to manage.
Is short span shelving right for your warehouse?
What is short span shelving?
Short span shelving is engineered for density and order. With narrower shelf widths and more levels per bay, it allows you to store a large number of items within a compact footprint. When configured correctly, individual shelves can typically support loads of up to around 200kg, depending on shelf depth and layout.
The shelves are designed for your storage requirements, helping you maintain a tidy, consistent working environment which can adjust as stock profiles change. This makes short span shelving very effective for businesses that rely on accuracy, repeat picking and well-structured storage zones.
Benefits of short span shelving
Not sure if short span shelving is right for your warehouse?
Here are some of the key advantages:
Space-efficient
Ideal for utilising restricted spaces within a facility while maximising the amount of stock you can store.
Stock organisation
With the flexibility in the shelf space and supporting accessories, short span shelving can be adjusted to stock high quantities of small items and parts.
Versatility
Suited for businesses that require a high level of organisation without the complexity and size of larger storage systems.
Fully adjustable
Shelves can be repositioned to accommodate changing stock sizes or seasonal demands.
Accessibility
Designed for everyday manual handling. Items are stored within easy reach, allowing staff to pick, replenish, and check stock.
Cost-Effective
A cheaper alternative to pallet racking while still offering strength and durability.
Making better use of your available space
In environments where space is at a premium, short span shelving helps you maximise the space in your warehouse.
One of the key advantages with short span shelving is in the modular design of the system. The shelf layouts can be adjusted or expanded over time as storage requirements change. Open or closed shelving options are available and accessories such as dividers can be added to segment the space. When used with pick bins, it is an ideal option for organising small parts and components.
Short span shelving is commonly used in the following settings:
- Warehouses both for filling the main floor but also ideal for utilising wasted space
- Retail stockrooms
- Workshops
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Automotive industries
- Manufacturing
Looking at other shelving options?
If you’re storing larger or bulkier items, long span shelving may be more suitable. Or, if you’re looking to increase capacity by building upwards, a multi-tier shelving system could help maximise your available space.
Our team is always on hand to help you choose the right solution for your workplace.
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