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What types of materials are commonly used to make shelves?
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2025-07-30
A variety of materials are commonly used in the manufacture of shelves, primarily selected based on factors such as usage scenario, load-bearing requirements, aesthetics, and cost. The following are some common materials and their characteristics:
1. Steel
- Applications: Currently, most warehouse and supermarket shelving primarily uses steel due to its high strength, durability, and relatively low cost.
- Advantages: Possesses good corrosion resistance (can be enhanced through galvanizing or applying anticorrosion paint), is easily processed into various shapes, and is suitable for heavy-duty storage. For example, high-quality cold-rolled steel sheets are often used to make heavy-duty warehouse shelving.
- Types: Divided into traditional welded and modern slotted structures; the latter offers more flexible and convenient assembly.
2. Aluminum Profiles (including aluminum alloys)
- Characteristics: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, often used in the construction of industrial-grade modular shelving frames. Shelves can be paired with wood or other materials, offering high flexibility.
- Applications: Commonly found in supermarkets or environments requiring frequent layout adjustments, but the load-bearing capacity is relatively limited. High-end applications may use titanium alloys to enhance strength.
3. Wood
- Uses: Mostly used in in-store display scenarios, such as mall counters, home storage, and other places with high aesthetic requirements. Common woods include pine and oak.
- Processing: Can be enhanced in terms of aesthetics and practicality through processes such as spraying paint or applying veneer; however, use in environments with significant humidity fluctuations may affect stability.
4. Plastic
- Characteristics: Lightweight and easy to process, economical and comes in a variety of colors, suitable for displaying or storing small items. For example, injection-molded plastic racks are easy to clean and maintain.
- Limitations: Relatively weak load-bearing capacity, usually only suitable for lightweight items. Some products improve corrosion resistance through cladding technology.
5. Composite Materials
- Definition: Composed of multiple materials (such as metal and non-metal composites), combining durability and toughness.
- Applications: Widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to the need to adapt to complex environmental factors.
6. Other Special Materials
- Paper shelves: Mostly disposable, commonly found in supermarket promotional areas; glass is used as an auxiliary material to enhance visual appeal.
- Environmentally friendly new materials such as density board: Possess characteristics such as bending resistance and wear resistance, but may have limitations in heavy-load scenarios.
The selection of different materials should consider factors such as the type of goods, storage environment, and budget. For example, warehouses prioritize steel to meet high-strength requirements; the retail industry emphasizes wood or aluminum alloys to balance aesthetics and functionality; while the chemical industry tends to prefer composite materials to ensure safety.
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