Here are some suggestions and common types of shelving for small hardware storage:

I. Light-duty shelving

- Features: Light-duty shelving is usually made of high-quality cold-rolled steel (SPCC) and Q235 steel, composed of steel shelves and angular supports. It has a beautiful appearance, is easy to assemble, and the steel shelves can be adjusted at any 50mm interval. Its load capacity is relatively small, generally around 100-150kg/layer, suitable for storing light small hardware items.
- Applicable scenarios: Suitable for storing various small hardware parts, tools, electronic components, etc., widely used in electronics, warehouse management, auto parts, raw materials, and other fields. If the hardware warehouse mainly stores small and lightweight hardware accessories such as screws, nuts, and washers, light-duty shelving is a cost-effective choice.

II. Medium-duty shelving

- Features: Medium-duty shelving generally has a load capacity of 150-800kg per layer, with a relatively strong structure, usually composed of beams, uprights, and shelves. The shelf height can be adjusted according to the actual situation. It uses a butterfly hole or trapezoidal groove design, making installation and disassembly very convenient, and the main and auxiliary frames can be freely combined as needed, saving space while improving storage efficiency.
- Applicable scenarios: Suitable for storing moderately heavy small hardware products, such as small mechanical parts, hardware molds, and hardware tools. For small hardware items with a certain inventory and frequent access, medium-duty shelving can provide good load-bearing capacity and flexibility.

III. Heavy-duty shelving

- Features: Heavy-duty shelving is the most commonly used type of shelving, with a load capacity of over 800kg per layer, and can even reach several tons. Its structure is stable, usually assembled from uprights, beams, cross braces, diagonal braces, and self-locking bolts, effectively preventing the shaking of the shelves caused by the lateral thrust during forklift operation, thereby increasing the safety of goods storage.
- Applicable scenarios: If a large number of small hardware items need to be stored, and the amount of goods handled per time is large, such as the raw material warehouse of some hardware factories or the warehouse of large hardware parts wholesalers, heavy-duty shelving is a more suitable choice. It can fully utilize the height of the warehouse space, achieving high-level storage and improving space utilization.

IV. Drawer-type shelving

- Features: Drawer-type shelving is a storage shelf with drawers. Each layer can store goods in the form of drawers. It is generally made of steel plate, with a compact and stable structure and good dust-proof effect. Each drawer is equipped with rails and a handle for convenient access to goods, and different partitions can be set as needed for easy classification of small items.
- Applicable scenarios: Especially suitable for storing small, precision hardware parts, such as bearings, axles, and small valves. It can effectively protect hardware parts from dust and collisions, while facilitating the management and search for specific parts.

V. Flow-through shelving

- Features: The main structure of flow-through shelving is similar to that of medium-duty shelving, but roller-type aluminum alloy or sheet metal flow bars are installed between the front and rear beams of each layer, placed at a certain slope. Goods are put in from the top of the shelf and slide down to the pick-up point at the bottom due to their own weight, realizing the first-in, first-out principle and avoiding the backlog and expiration of goods.
- Applicable scenarios: Suitable for storing small hardware items with fast turnover and frequent shipments, such as commonly used hardware tools and standard parts. It can improve the efficiency of goods access, reduce the time and labor intensity of manual handling.

VI. Cantilever shelving

- Features: Cantilever shelving is mainly composed of upright posts, cantilever beams, and connecting rods. The upright posts are fixed to the ground with expansion bolts, and the cantilever beams are connected to the uprights through special connectors, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and weight of the goods. It has high space utilization and convenient access to goods, especially suitable for storing long or irregularly shaped goods.
- Applicable scenarios: If some long-shaped materials, such as nails, screws, and wires, are among the small hardware items, cantilever shelving is a good choice. It can neatly arrange and store these long-shaped materials for easy management and access.

When choosing small hardware storage shelving, the following factors should also be considered:
- Warehouse space: Choose the appropriate type and size of shelving based on the actual area, height, and layout of the warehouse to ensure that the shelving can be reasonably placed and space can be fully utilized.
- Budget: The prices of different types of shelving vary greatly. It is necessary to choose cost-effective shelving based on the budget while meeting storage needs. Generally, light-duty shelving is relatively low in cost, while heavy-duty shelving and automated shelving are more expensive.
- Access method: Consider the warehouse's operating procedures and access equipment, such as manual handling, forklift operation, or automated equipment access, and choose the appropriate type of shelving. For example, if forklifts are used to access goods, heavy-duty or medium-duty shelving suitable for forklift operation should be chosen; if manual access is the main method, light-duty shelving or drawer-type shelving may be more suitable.
- Goods characteristics: In addition to size and weight, the shape, material, and fragility of hardware items should also be considered. For example, for fragile hardware parts, shelving with protective functions should be chosen; for hardware products that are prone to rust, rust-proof and moisture-proof shelf materials or corresponding protective measures may need to be chosen.