Strong-Hold Heavy Duty Closed Shelving

Strong Hold Heavy Duty Closed Shelving | All-Welded Steel, Ships Fully Assembled

Strong Hold heavy-duty closed shelving units are all-welded 14-gauge steel shelving that ships fully assembled and ready to position. There is no bolt-together assembly required -- the unit comes out of the crate as a complete, rigid structure. The all-welded frame resists racking and does not require periodic tightening or re-leveling. Enclosed side and back panels protect stored inventory from dust, overspray, and incidental contact, and keep the storage footprint clean and defined in active work environments.

Selecting the Right Unit:

♦ Width and per-shelf capacity, width is the primary driver of per-shelf capacity. The 36"-wide models carry 1,900 or 2,200 lbs per shelf (depending on depth). The 48"-wide models carry 1,200 or 1,500 lbs per shelf. The 60"-wide models carry 1,950 lbs per shelf. The 72"-wide models carry 1,850 lbs per shelf. When the per-shelf load requirement is the primary selection factor, the 36"-wide models carry the most per-shelf weight in the lineup.

♦ Depth, 14", 18", or 24"; the 14" depth is available only on the 36-CSU-144 model (36" wide, 72" high, 4-shelf). All other models are available in 18" or 24" depths. Choose 14" only when the installation space is very shallow, and the 36-CSU-144's configuration matches the application. Choose 18" for standard shelf-depth applications. Choose 24" for larger parts, deeper storage, or higher per-shelf capacity within each width tier. The 24" models carry more per shelf than the 18" equivalents at the same width.

♦ Height, 60" vs. 72", the 60"-high models use a "5" in the prefix (e.g., 35-CSU, 45-CSU, 55-CSU, 65-CSU). The 72"-high models use a "6" (e.g., 36-CSU, 46-CSU, 56-CSU, 66-CSU). Choose 60" when clearance above the unit is a constraint or when the stored items and shelf count work within 60" of height. Choose 72" when maximum vertical storage in a standard warehouse footprint is the priority.

♦ 3-shelf vs. 4-shelf, the 3-shelf models (suffix "-3") provide more clearance between shelf levels for taller items. The 4-shelf models (suffix "-4") provide more storage positions per unit for items that fit within the reduced inter-shelf clearance. All models in this lineup include a fixed number of 14-gauge adjustable shelves.

♦ All-welded vs. bolt-together closed shelving, the Hallowell Hi-Tech closed shelving series is a bolt-together system that can be expanded with add-on units and reconfigured as needed. The Strong Hold closed shelving is all-welded, ships fully assembled, and provides a permanently rigid frame without the installation complexity of bolt-together systems. Choose Strong Hold for the highest structural rigidity and the fastest deployment. Choose Hallowell when the ability to add on units or reconfigure the system over time is important.

♦ Per-shelf vs. per-unit capacity, the capacity rating on this page is per shelf, not per unit. A 3-shelf unit rated at 2,200 lbs per shelf can hold up to 6,600 lbs across all three shelves if the floor and installation position can support the total unit load. Plan for both the per-shelf load and the total unit load when selecting this shelving.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Heavy Industrial Tool Rooms and Die Storage, tool rooms and die storage areas requiring fully assembled, rigid, heavy-duty enclosed shelving for storing dies, fixtures, tooling, and precision components use Strong Hold closed shelving for its all-welded construction that provides lasting rigidity under daily heavy loading without the alignment drift that bolt-together shelving can develop over time.

♦ Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Storerooms, maintenance storerooms in heavy manufacturing plants storing motors, gearboxes, heavy fittings, and dense spare parts use the per-shelf capacity of Strong Hold closed shelving to safely store heavy components on individual shelves without exceeding the structural rating.

♦ Warehouse Parts and Equipment Storage, warehouses storing heavy equipment parts, packaged materials, and dense inventory in enclosed shelving use Strong Hold for the combination of all-welded rigidity, high per-shelf capacity, and enclosed dust protection that keeps stored parts clean between retrieval cycles.

♦ Fully Assembled Deployment Scenarios, facilities that need to deploy shelving immediately on receipt without installation labor, use the fully assembled Strong Hold units to position, level, and begin loading the same day the unit arrives, eliminating the assembly time that bolt-together shelving requires.

♦ High-Use Industrial Stockrooms and Supply Areas, stockrooms with high daily access frequency where bolt-together shelving loosens and racks over time, use all-welded Strong Hold shelving for a permanently rigid structure that holds its shape and alignment under the repeated loading, unloading, and vibration of an active industrial stockroom.

CustomMHS is an authorized Strong Hold distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.