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Metal Shelving Reinforcement · Diagonal 1128 mm

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Description · Metal Shelving Reinforcement

The metal shelving reinforcement is an essential accessory designed to increase the stability and solidity of your storage structures. This 1128 mm diagonal bar, made of high-strength steel, is installed on the upright frames to counteract lateral forces, preventing movement and ensuring safety, especially under heavy loads.

This metal shelving reinforcement is a key component for ensuring maximum stability and durability of your storage systems. Specifically designed to integrate with the upright frames, this 1128 mm long accessory effectively counteracts lateral forces. Its robust construction from high-strength steel ensures your shelving maintains its structural integrity, even when handling heavy loads. Proper installation of this type of reinforcement is fundamental to prevent unwanted movement and potential deformation, significantly extending the lifespan of your facilities and ensuring a safer working environment. It is the ideal choice for optimizing the safety and performance of any storage area.

Assembly of this metal shelving reinforcement is remarkably simple and fast, requiring no specialized tools or qualified personnel for installation. Its design allows for seamless integration with the existing structure, minimizing your warehouse's downtime. By improving the overall rigidity of the structure, this element allows each load level to operate more reliably within its specifications, thus preventing structural failures or accidents. Its striking blue finish not only adds an aesthetic touch but also facilitates identification. Integrating this reinforcement is a smart investment to maintain the solidity of your storage equipment.

This metal shelving reinforcement is particularly suitable for industrial warehouses, logistics centers, and workshops where safety and load capacity are paramount. Unlike other lighter solutions, this model provides the necessary resistance for demanding environments. Its 1128 mm length is designed for a wide range of upright frame configurations, ensuring optimal adaptation. For comprehensive protection, it is recommended to complement this reinforcement with other safety elements, such as the metal shelving reinforcement or the metal shelving reinforcement, thus ensuring maximum safety in all work areas and preventing structural damage.

Frequently asked questions

What function does the metal shelving reinforcement serve in the structure?
This product is installed on the sides to counteract horizontal forces and prevent unwanted movement. Its main objective is to provide solidity to the structure and ensure stability when working with heavy loads. Additionally, it prevents deformation and helps prolong the equipment's lifespan.
What are the dimensions of the metal shelving reinforcement?
The bar has a total length of 1128 mm and a profile section of 40x30 mm with a thickness of 1.5 mm. It is made of high-strength steel to offer greater structural firmness. Its design is specifically dimensioned to fit precisely on the corresponding sides.
Is the assembly of the metal shelving reinforcement complicated?
The installation of this model is a quick and very simple process. It does not require specialized tools or the intervention of qualified personnel for its fixing. Thanks to this, smooth integration is achieved, minimizing downtime in the work area.
What material and color is this diagonal bracing bar made of?
The piece is made of high-strength steel to withstand the demands of intensive use environments. It features a striking blue finish. This color facilitates its rapid visual identification within the facilities.
In what environments is the use of this metal shelving reinforcement recommended?
This component is ideal for industrial warehouses, logistics centers, and workshops where safety is a key factor. It allows for maintaining overall rigidity under high daily use demands. It is the appropriate option when maximizing the structural firmness of the unit is required.
Why is it important to install these types of rigidity elements?
By improving the stability of the unit, each load level can operate more reliably within its specifications. It prevents structural failures or accidents caused by lateral oscillation. This ensures a protected and efficient work environment.

Applicable regulations in Ireland · Metal Shelving Reinforcement · Diagonal 1128 mm

Pallet racking and forklift operation

In Ireland, pallet racking in a forklift-served warehouse is work equipment under Part 2, Chapter 2 of the General Application Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 299/2007), implementing the EU Work Equipment Directive (now Directive 2009/104/EC). installed and located correctly (Reg. 28); stabilised by clamping or some other means where necessary for safety (Reg. 33), in practice erected as per the manufacturer’s instructions with the uprights anchored to the floor; maintained throughout its working life (Reg. 31); and inspected by a competent person after installation and re-assembly, then periodically and by special inspection after an accident, a modification or any other exceptional event, with records kept for 5 years (Reg. 30). Traffic routes must be dimensioned for the number of users and the type of undertaking, pedestrians given sufficient safety clearance where trucks share them, and areas where objects could fall clearly indicated and access controlled (Reg. 14). Health and Safety Authority guidance asks for the maximum safe load prominently marked on all racks, racking checked regularly for damage and uprights protected from impact; its Code of Practice on the Safe Use of Industrial Trucks adds that features of the operating area such as racking should be clearly marked and protected against accidental damage. EN 15635, the European standard on the use and maintenance of storage equipment, is a technical reference for organising those checks, not a legal obligation.

Guidance based on current regulations; it does not replace the legal text or professional advice. · Last checked: 2026-09-08