Give stock a clear picking position

Warehouse Shelving

Warehouse shelving works best when stock can be identified and retrieved without moving unrelated items. Think in cartons, bins and picking routes rather than empty shelf area. This selection includes adjustable steel racks; use the shelf layout to support the items handled by people and the way those items are replenished.

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Give fast-moving stock its own space

Items picked frequently need an accessible position and room to identify labels. Less frequently used stock can occupy more remote bays. Group similar cartons without hiding one product behind another, and leave space for a replacement carton to be added without first unloading the whole shelf.

Compare usable shelf dimensions

The overall rack width includes the frame, while the space available to a carton is between its supports. Adjustable heights help accommodate a changing mix of boxes, but long objects and tall containers may need a different bay arrangement. Sketch the actual packaging sizes before deciding how many tiers are useful.

Distinguish shelving from a pallet system

A listing using the word warehouse does not by itself establish suitability for forklift-loaded pallets. Specify the intended loading method and obtain the appropriate rated arrangement. SafeWork NSW distinguishes unit-load limits from total bay capacity for pallet racking, and recommends a layout suited to the handling equipment.

Further reading: SafeWork NSW: pallet-racking layout and load limits

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Warehouse Shelving questions, answered

How should I arrange shelving for frequent stock picking?

Give frequently picked items a position where their labels and openings remain visible. Compare carton dimensions with usable shelf space and leave room to replenish stock without unloading adjacent products. A layout that separates similar-looking variants can be more useful than filling every gap with another carton.

Are warehouse shelves automatically suitable for forklift-loaded pallets?

No. Warehouse wording does not establish a pallet-racking system. These selections include garage-style shelving, so obtain confirmation of the intended loading method and rated configuration before planning pallet storage. The handling equipment, aisle and complete installation must be assessed together.

What changes when I store tall cartons instead of small bins?

You may need fewer shelf levels and more space to lift each carton clear of the shelf above. Compare the largest filled package, not just the product inside it. Before moving beams or shelf supports, establish which adjustments the manufacturer permits and how those changes affect the rated arrangement.