Racks Point Logo

Black Metal Storage Shelves Unit U-Shaped 4 Bays · 180x90x40 cm

Initializing technical configurator...

Description · Black Metal Storage Shelves Unit U-Shaped 4 Bays

Maximise wall and corner efficiency across busy stockrooms with these black metal storage shelves built in a 4-bay U-shaped layout. Ideal for manual hand-loading in Irish storerooms, garages, and workshops, each 180x90x40 cm section offers a load capacity of 875 kg per bay across 5 height-adjustable levels (175 kg per tier). The durable matte black finish protects against daily wear, while the quick boltless slot-in assembly system ensures effortless setup without requiring screws or specialized tools for immediate industrial storage organization.

Featuring a four-bay U-shaped arrangement, these black metal storage shelves deliver five height-adjustable tiers across each modular section. Every individual shelf board easily accommodates a substantial 175 kg load of evenly distributed weight, guaranteeing total confidence when storing heavy toolboxes, bulk stock, or dense storage containers. This multi-bay configuration allows commercial facilities across Ireland to optimize their floor layout efficiently, helping staff to organize different inventory categories neatly across independent shelf levels while keeping high-density goods accessible.

Standing at 180 cm high with a width of 90 cm and depth of 40 cm per bay, these black metal storage shelves offer abundant surface area for managing daily stock. Each tier can be adjusted in height to suit evolving inventory dimensions, creating tailor-made gaps for archive boxes, power tools, workshop spares, and bulky packages. Irish business operators gain maximum vertical clearance without taking up unnecessary floor space, preventing clutter from building up in busy work zones and ensuring rapid manual loading.

Engineered with strong vertical uprights, sturdy horizontal beams, durable metal shelf panels, and structural bracing, these black metal storage shelves maintain exceptional stability during continuous daily operation. The entire framework employs a clever boltless assembly design, enabling parts to slot together securely without requiring screws or hardware tools. This simple slot-in construction streamlines installation in active premises, allowing maintenance teams to assemble or reconfigure the unit quickly whenever operational requirements change or extra space is needed.

Finished in an attractive matte black powder coating, these industrial black metal storage shelves present a clean, professional appearance while protecting the steel components against daily wear and tear. Within the URBAN product family, alternative configurations exist to match varied room layouts, including galvanised steel options and 30 cm shallow depth variants. Choosing this sleek dark finish creates a uniform, modern look across open stockrooms, backrooms, and service areas requiring heavy-duty storage.

For commercial stockrooms, busy workshops, warehouses, and backroom storage areas, choosing these 4-bay black metal storage shelves offers significant advantages over single units or narrower setups. Their U-shaped layout effectively converts unused corners into accessible storage hubs, ensuring better space utilization than standard straight racking. Businesses handling frequent manual stock movements gain superior organization, generous load capacity, and effortless access to all inventory items across four connected bays.

Frequently asked questions · Black Metal Storage Shelves Unit U-Shaped 4 Bays

How many levels are provided in these U-shaped black metal storage shelves and what is their load capacity?
This 4-bay unit includes 5 height-adjustable levels per module. When weight is spread evenly, each individual shelf supports up to 175 kg, giving each module a total load limit of 875 kg for heavy manual loading.
What are the outer measurements of each bay in these black metal storage shelves?
Each individual module stands 180 cm high, measures 90 cm wide, and has a depth of 40 cm. This configuration maximizes vertical volume while providing ample space for larger containers and equipment across all 4 bays.
How do you adjust the height of the individual levels on these black metal storage shelves?
The structure features a boltless slot-in system that allows you to position each level at your required height quickly. You can easily modify tier spacing to accommodate taller archive boxes, power tools, or bulky items.
What kind of finish and assembly process does this 4-bay kit use?
The framework comes in a sleek matte black finish that shields the steel from daily wear. Assembly is straightforward thanks to its boltless interlocking design, where components clip together securely without needing nuts or bolts.
What equipment can I store across the levels of these black metal storage shelves?
Designed for manual hand-loading, each level comfortably holds workshop spare parts, hand tools, sports gear, archive boxes, or bulky storage containers. The 40 cm depth ensures broad support for varied inventory in garages and storerooms.
How does this matte black 40 cm deep unit compare to other URBAN range options?
Unlike galvanized alternatives or 30 cm deep variants in the URBAN collection, this 4-bay U-shaped setup features a protective matte black coating and a 40 cm shelf depth, providing deeper storage space and a modern aesthetic.
How does the U-shaped 4-bay layout optimize space in workshops or storerooms?
The 4 modular bays connect in a U-shape layout, perfect for lining corner walls or creating dedicated storage alcoves. This structure allows efficient access to all 5 levels while making full use of vertical wall area.
Black Metal Storage Shelves Unit U-Shaped 4 Bays · 180x90x40 cm: Fix the shelving unit to the wall if it is tall, if it is in a walkway, or if there are children nearby: this prevents it from tipping over. The stated load is per shelf, for a uniformly distributed static load and with the structure correctly assembled and leveled.

Applicable regulations in Ireland · Black Metal Storage Shelves Unit U-Shaped 4 Bays · 180x90x40 cm

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.

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