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Modular Medium Duty Shelving

Optimize your workspace or warehouse with our medium-duty shelving solutions. Designed to support intermediate weights, they offer versatility and strength to efficiently organize all types of products. Discover the perfect option for your storage needs.

Applicable regulations in Ireland

Domestic use (garage, storage room)

In Ireland, a shelving unit fitted in the garage, attic or utility room of a private home is not governed by workplace safety law: the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the General Application Regulations 2007 bind employers, not householders. What does apply is general product safety. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR), applicable since 13 December 2024, requires that only safe products be placed on the market (art. 5) and that a distance-selling offer clearly shows the manufacturer's name, postal and electronic address and any safety warnings (art. 19); in Ireland it is enforced by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission under S.I. No. 726/2024, which also requires that this information, and the safety information supplied with the product, be in English (Reg. 5).. The Consumer Rights Act 2022 adds that goods must come with the installation instructions a consumer may reasonably expect (s. 18) and that an incorrect installation due to shortcomings in those instructions is a lack of conformity (s. 19). Our advice: anchor the unit to the wall against tipping and never exceed the stated maximum load per shelf.

Professional use with manual loading

In Ireland, shelving in a workshop, shop or stockroom with employees is work equipment: the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 299/2007) define that as any installation for use at work (Reg. 2) and set the employer’s duties in Part 2, Chapter 2, giving effect to the EU Work Equipment Directive, now codified as Directive 2009/104/EC: installed and located correctly and suitable for the work (Reg. 28); stabilised by clamping or some other means where necessary for safety (Reg. 33), for a tall unit fixed to the wall; kept safe by adequate maintenance throughout its working life (Reg. 31); and erected or dismantled following the manufacturer’s instructions (Reg. 28(o)). Because a bolted unit’s safety depends on how it is installed, Reg. 30 requires an initial inspection after installation and after re-assembly at any new location, plus periodic inspections by a competent person where it is exposed to conditions causing deterioration, with results kept for 5 years. The Health and Safety Authority’s Work at Height / Falling Objects information sheet asks for the maximum safe load prominently marked on all racks, no overloading, and racking checked regularly for damage and not used until repaired or replaced. EN 15635, the European standard on use and maintenance, is a reference, not a legal obligation.

Guidance based on current regulations; it does not replace the legal text or professional advice. · Last checked: 2026-09-07

If you are looking to buy metal shelving that offers a higher load capacity than light-duty units but without reaching the level of heavy-duty industrial systems, you have come to the right place. Our medium-duty shelving is the ideal choice for efficiently organizing all types of products with moderate weight. They are the perfect solution for optimizing space in workshops, retail stores, distribution warehouses, and even large private garages, facilitating the management of medium-sized inventory, from industrial components to packaged consumer goods.

The main difference between our shelving series lies in their maximum load capacity per level. If you need to organize metal warehouse shelving in a versatile and durable way, our medium-duty models allow you to configure the height, width, and number of levels, adapting to the exact dimensions of your products and the limitations of your facility. For example, a 200x100x50 metal shelf can be adapted to your specific needs. Their modular design and the quality of the materials guarantee great stability and a long service life, ensuring the safety of both operators and merchandise. If your load requirements are higher, you might consider our heavy-duty industrial shelving.

Common Uses and Applications of Medium-Duty Shelving

Medium-duty shelves are highly versatile and adapt to a wide variety of environments. Their applications include:

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What is the difference between the ProRack and ProSpan shelving series in terms of load capacity?

The difference between our series lies in their specific load capacity per level. While the ProRack series is optimized to support up to 275 kg per shelf, the ProSpan series offers a capacity of 200 kg per level. Both ranges allow you to adapt the aesthetics of your space thanks to the availability of different finishes, such as black or gray, ensuring you can choose the option that best suits the required robustness for your project without sacrificing the configuration versatility that characterizes our modular systems.

Medium-duty shelving

Medium-duty shelving supports up to 400 kg per shelf and is perfect for warehouses, workshops, large storage rooms, and picking areas with moderately heavy goods. Its reinforced steel structure is modular and expandable: you can combine levels, back panels, and heights to adapt it to each type of load and add units as your needs grow. Design it to your specifications with the configurator, choose the finish, and make the most of your warehouse height safely and orderly. Custom manufacturing, certified load per level, and shipping throughout the European Union.