Light Duty Shelf
Light duty shelving for retail display, garages, pantries and light commercial storage where the loads stay under 250 kg (550 lb) per shelf. These units assemble without tools and ship knocked down, so they are economical to buy and to freight.
Key Features
- Tool-free boltless assembly, rubber mallet only
- 100–250 kg (220–550 lb) per shelf
- Particle board, MDF or steel panel decks
- Slim uprights for a clean retail look
- Powder coated Q235 steel, indoor use
- Knocked-down packing, low freight cost
Plastic Shelf
Our plastic shelving is the light-duty option for pantries, bathrooms, laundries and food storage — anywhere moisture or humidity would attack a steel frame. Made from reinforced ABS / PP panels on a steel-tube or all-plastic frame, it will not rust, is easy to wipe clean, and assembles without tools in minutes.
- Rust-proof and moisture-proof — ideal for wet or humid rooms
- Reinforced ABS / PP shelves, easy to wipe clean
- 100–150 kg (220–330 lb) per shelf, light duty
- Tool-free assembly, knocked-down packing
- Available in white, grey and other colours
Related Series
Most light duty requirements are covered by our boltless series. See Rivet Shelving for the widest range of light-to-medium loads, Grooved Shelving for stepless height adjustment, or Slotted Angle Shelving for cut-to-size flexibility.
Built for retail display and light storage
Light duty shelving sits under 250 kg (550 lb) per shelf and is aimed at retail display, garages, pantries, pharmacies and light commercial back rooms. Slim uprights keep the frame visually quiet on a shop floor, while boltless assembly means a unit goes up with a rubber mallet in minutes. Decks can be particle board, MDF or steel panel depending on the look and the load — and for wet or humid rooms there is a plastic version built from reinforced ABS / PP panels on a steel-tube or all-plastic frame.
Packing and container loading
Units ship knocked down. Uprights, beams and shelf panels are bundled and flat-packed, so a 40 ft container carries far more bays than it would with assembled units — which is where most of the freight saving comes from. Before dispatch we photograph the loaded container and send the loading record, so what leaves our floor is what you can check against your own receiving documents.
- Uprights, beams and panels bundled separately and labelled per bay
- Flat-packed to maximise container fill and cut freight cost per unit
- Container loading photos and inspection record sent before the ship sails
- Mixed sizes consolidated into one shipment against a combined MOQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the steel and plastic versions?
The steel light duty shelf carries 100–250 kg (220–550 lb) per shelf and suits garages, back rooms and dry stores. The plastic shelf carries 100–150 kg (220–330 lb) and is built from reinforced ABS / PP panels on a steel-tube or all-plastic frame, so it will not rust — the right choice for pantries, bathrooms, laundries and food storage.
Which deck should I choose?
Particle board is the economical option, MDF gives a cleaner edge for display, and steel panel takes the rougher treatment of a garage or workshop. All three fit the same frame, so only the deck changes.
Is light duty shelving suitable for a customer-facing shop floor?
Yes. The slim uprights and powder-coated finish are specified for display areas, and the plastic version covers wet or humid spaces such as laundries, bathrooms and food stores where a steel frame would eventually rust.
What is the minimum order quantity, and can I mix sizes?
1,000 pcs per order, and mixed sizes count towards the same total. That lets you test several configurations in one shipment instead of committing the whole order to a single size.
Can you match our colour?
Blue, orange, black and grey are held in stock. Any RAL colour is available on request, matched either to your own brand or to racking already standing in the building.
Can I get a sample before placing a full order?
Yes. Samples are supplied against a small deposit, and that deposit is refundable against your first production order.
What warranty do you offer?
Warranty runs from the bill of lading date and is tiered at 1, 2 or 3 years depending on the product line. It covers manufacturing defects only; overload, misuse, and damage caused by the site or floor are excluded.
Can I arrange a third-party inspection?
Yes, and we welcome it. Inspection can be arranged at the factory before dispatch or at the port; the inspection fee is payable by the buyer.
What do you send me before the goods ship?
We send the inspection record and container loading photos proactively. Mill certificates, dimensional reports, coating thickness readings and load test reports are available on request.
What happens if the goods arrive damaged?
Send us photos or the inspection report and you will have a written resolution proposal within 48 hours of us receiving them.
Get a Quote
Tell us the size, the load per shelf, your target quantity and where the goods are going. You’ll get pricing, lead time and one or two questions worth settling before you commit — usually within 24 hours. Mixed sizes, trial orders and OEM/ODM are all welcome.
Related guides
- How to Choose Warehouse Shelving — load per shelf, bay sizing, decking and container planning.
- Boltless vs Bolt-Together Shelving — assembly time, stiffness and when each system wins.
- Shelf Load Ratings Explained — UDL versus point load, and the eight numbers to ask for.
- Importing Steel Shelving from China — an eleven-point buyer’s checklist.