SHELVING Types of Shelving (by Material)
1. Metal/Wire (continued):
Cooler Grade Epoxy
• Ideal for humid environments such as in walk-in coolers or dishwashing spaces. • Some epoxy variants can contain antimicrobial elements, which are specifically helpful in wet environments due to the ability to inhibit mold, mildew, fungus and bacteria growth. • Must be NSF-listed for all environments. This specific shelving is often green or gray and consists of an epoxy coating over a zinc substrate. • Most black epoxy shelving is not suitable for wet environments and might be NSF-listed for dry environments only. These shelves do NOT have a protective zinc substrate under the surface epoxy.
Stainless Steel
• Stainless steel is durable, corrosion-resistant and adaptable to nearly any type of environment as well as a high-quality option to suit any area, purpose or industry from food storage in walk-in coolers to retail use to warehouse storage.
Solid Steel
• Allows any size or type of item to be stored on them without the risk of slipping through rails or spilling onto below items. Solid steel shelves are also easy to clean and maintain, as dust and grime don’t get trapped in between the wires.
2. Plastic Mat Shelving: Shelving with removable plastic shelf mats is ideal for walk-in coolers, freezers, dish rooms and other wet areas.
Plastic Mat
• Primary benefits: » Shelf mats lift off for easy cleaning by hand or in a dish machine. » The durable polymer shelf mat protects the shelf from damage caused by abrasive pans and containers. » Longer lasting than regular wire shelving and does not rust. • Construction types: » All-plastic shelving with built-in shelf corner and one-piece shelf frames with removable plastic shelf mats (pre-installed) along with one-piece wedges; rigid to handle stationary, mobile and track shelving. » Hybrid plastic/metal shelving with one-piece shelf frames and removable plastic shelf mats (pre-installed) as well as one-piece wedges; rigid to handle stationary, mobile, overhead track shelving and floor track shelving. » Ladder-style systems comprised of loose shelf beams, uprights with cross braces, removable plastic shelf mats and wedges assembled from loose components. These vary in capability from stationary to stationary, mobile and floor track shelving configurations. • Shelf mat styles (vary by manufacturer and product): » Grid Vented: A great option for any type of cold storage application • Promote air circulation through the unit for maximum product shelf life. • Offer greater visibility when trying to identify inventory. » Solid Sectioned Mats • Can provide a basic barrier to dust and dirt on the bottom tier. • Do not offer a complete liquid barrier due to sectioned design. » One-Piece Solid Mat • Best leak and spill protection.
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