Used shelving

Many entrepreneurs contact us to find out if the used shelving is really worth it and if it ensures the same reliability and safety as a new shelving. Of course for us who also sell used shelving the answer is that it is the best solution to save money, given that there are only intact and suitable products on the market.

The used shelving proposed by Shop Metal Shelves it is a product that comes from companies that have gone out of business and sell racking systems that are in use, undamaged, checked and constantly maintained. If the shelving is damaged, it is not put back on the market, but ends up in landfills or scrap metal to be recycled safely.

Used shelving: when they are suitable

Shop Metal Shelves evaluates from time to time with the customer if the used shelving it is the most suitable solution for the company. In particular, this product is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, but it is not recommended for large companies that have internal certified processes and where the goods are handled more frequently by forklift trucks and operators.

What are the criteria for choosing a used shelving?

In our opinion a used shelving unit must meet the following criteria.

Safety

When purchasing the shelving, the state and any deformations that over time can become a threat to the safety of warehouse operators must be checked. That's not all: companies that use shelving must comply with general safety standards and signs with load capacity, capacity and other indications must be clearly displayed so as not to incur penalties.

costs

Who buys second hand shelves may notice defects and deformation only after installing the shelf. In this case, the cost of maintenance and the risk of damage to the goods, accidents and warehouse stops are added to the cost of the used shelving. For this reason it is good to pay attention that the cost of used shelving is not too low, because it could hide risks or defects that are not evident at first sight.

Personalized solutions

The purpose of a shelving is to optimize warehouse space and for this reason it is important to choose a made-to-measure shelving. Those who buy used shelving will rarely have the opportunity to adapt and personalize the structure and for this reason they will have to study alternative ways to make the most of the architecture of the premises. 

Another advantage of new shelving is the possibility of expanding the structure, given that the shelves are modular and can be disassembled and reassembled at any time based on the company's needs.

Quality of materials

The new shelving is made with quality materials, complies with the construction and safety specifications, while with the second-hand shelving these elements are not to be taken for granted. Often the origin of the materials is not known and safety guarantees may not be available.

Who gets the most benefit from used shelving?

Used shelving is the most suitable and convenient solution for medium-small companies where the warehouse is not subjected to frenetic movement and there are reduced incoming and outgoing flows. Let's think, for example, of small artisans with a single forklift who have to place a few dozen pallets a week or of companies that are just starting up and who need to cut costs.

In all these cases, those who rely on Shop Metal Shelves can count on high quality used shelving, safe and free from defects.