Akro-Mils ShelfMax 6-Inch Heavy-Duty Plastic Shelf Bins

Akro-Mils ShelfMax 6-Inch Plastic Shelf Bins | More Capacity Per Bin, Open Front Access

Akro-Mils ShelfMax 6-inch plastic shelf bins are the higher-capacity counterpart to the 4-inch shelf bin series. At 6" high across all nine models, these bins hold significantly more inventory per position than the 4-inch bins, reducing the frequency of restocking on high-velocity SKUs and eliminating the overfilling that occurs when 4-inch bins cannot keep pace with consumption. The open front provides direct access for picking without removing the bin from the shelf.

Three lengths (11-5/8", 17-7/8", 23-5/8") and four widths cover the range of common shelf configurations. Compatible dividers are available for each width group to subdivide individual bins into multiple compartments. Prices are per carton of 6, 8, or 10 bins, depending on the model. 

Selecting the Right Bin:

♦ Size selection, use the outside dimensions to confirm the bin fits the shelf opening and the planned shelf depth. The 11-5/8"-long models suit shelves with 12" of usable depth. The 17-7/8"-long models suit 18" shelves. The 23-5/8"-long models suit deeper shelving. Width choices from 4-1/8" to 11-1/8" accommodate different part sizes and shelf widths.

♦ ShelfMax 6-inch vs. 4-inch shelf bins: the 4-inch shelf bin series is optimized for tight shelf spacing, where maximizing the number of bin rows per shelf tier is the priority. The ShelfMax 6-inch series holds more per bin and suits positions where the per-bin inventory volume is more important than fitting the most rows per shelf. Choose the 4-inch bins for maximum row density on closely spaced shelves. Choose the 6-inch ShelfMax when bins empty too quickly, and restocking frequency is the problem to solve.

♦ Divider compatibility by width, the 40020 divider fits the 4-1/8"-wide bins (30040, 30048). The 40030 divider fits the 6-5/8"-wide bins (30090, 30098, 30094). The 40040 divider fits the 8-wide bins (30080, 30088, 30084). 

♦ Carton quantities, the 11-5/8" long, 4-1/8" wide model (30040) ships 16 per carton. Most other 11-5/8" and 17-7/8" models ship in cartons of 8 or 10. The 23-5/8" long models ship 6 or 10 per carton. Prices are per carton.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ High-Velocity Small-Parts Shelving, production and assembly positions where 4-inch bins empty during a single shift, upgrade to 6-inch ShelfMax bins to extend the replenishment interval and reduce the restocking labor required to keep the line supplied.

♦ MRO Stockrooms with Moderate-Volume SKUs, maintenance stockrooms where parts are consumed in moderate volume per week, fasteners, fittings, and electrical components use 6-inch bins to hold enough inventory per position to support the week's consumption without daily restocking.

♦ Warehouse Order Picking, distribution center pick shelves where 4-inch bins become overfull on high-velocity SKUs use ShelfMax bins at those positions to maintain organized, accessible pick faces without overflow or mixing between adjacent positions.

♦ Tool Crib Consumables with Higher Turn: Tool cribs managing cutting tools, inserts, and consumables with high daily usage use 6-inch bins at the high-velocity positions to reduce the number of mid-shift restocking events that interrupt crib operations.

♦ Assembly Workstation Parts Staging, assembly workers who stage parts at the workstation for a full shift's production use 6-inch bins to hold the complete shift's supply of each component at each bin position, reducing the need to replenish during the production run.

CustomMHS is an authorized Akro-Mils distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.