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What is Widespan shelving?

November 11, 2011 philip
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What is Widespan shelving – is it the same as Longspan shelving?
Widespan (aka Longspan) is a hand loaded steel shelving system where the shelf size (left to right width) is normally between 1200mm and 2700mm.   Normal frame height is between 2000 – 3000mm and the shelf medium is usually chipboard or steel panels.

So why is Widespan so popular?  
Its because its such a versatile shelving system.  Todays widespan systems uses fully adjustable shelf beams  (clip-on design with no nuts & bolts) so shelf  levels can be change within minutes.    It comes in a wide range of shelf sizes and frame heights and because each shelf can carry higher weight loads over a greater span,  the system uses less components and therefore costs less per sq.metre of shelf space

Widespan can be used to store anything from small cartons to large boxes or components ….in fact anything a person can lift.
Its ideal for wholesalers, cash & carries, factories, archive file storage, clothes & garment traders….etc etc 

If you have a particular storage requirement or you have a comment or suggestion you’d like to share with our readers,  please reply to this blog.   

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New Racking & Shelving & accessories – Latest Offers

November 11, 2011 admin
Special Offers
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Please contact Universal for latest offers 01360 550111

New Dexion compatible pallet racking (wide range of stock items)
Frames 3962 x 900mm     from £49.50 each
Beams 2700 x 2 tonne       from £18.00 each

Dexion compatible components
Single Uprights : lengths 2439mm up to 6096mm
Bracing, footplates, Splice plates, Locking clips etc ……..POA 

BEST BUY
UniRAX Pallet racking (NOW in Stock)
Frames heights 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000mm
Depth  900 & 1100mm
e.g 4000  x 900   price from £48.10 each
Beams 2700 x 2 & 3 tsonne  prices from £15.80 each
Meets FEM safety standards 

 
Upright Protectors – Stock Item
5mm 3 sided standard guard, yellow    from £12.00 each
5mm Corner Guard                                     from £11.00 each

Pallet Support bars – Stock Item
900mm, welded angle type                 from £7.00 each
1100mm, welded angle type               from £8.00 each

Wire Mesh Decks – Stock Items
2700 x 900 shelf size                     from £27.85 each
2700 x 1100 shelf size                   from £33.40 each

Timber decks (Slatted)
2700 x 900mm , 25mm slats   Prices from £16.00
2700 x 1100mm, 25mm slats  Prices from 21.50

Galvanised Steel shelf panels -
Made to order in the UK from top grade steel
We’ve just completed a £100,000 contract for our panels – so we know our prices are good!!
Please contact  Universal for quotations

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Spare part racking components for a national Supermarket chain

November 10, 2011 admin
Case Studies
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Why a well known Supermarket chain chose Universal….

 Universal has, since 1997, been a leading supplier of component spare parts for repairs and add-ons to DEXION and LINK pallet racking systems.   As one of the top four, this particular Supermarket chain now relies on Universal to supply and install replacement components to many of their Regional Distribution centres, where fork truck damage is an on-going problem.

Because Universal can supply these products cheaper (typcally by 25-30%) and often quicker than previous suppliers, this retailer not only saves on the cost of materials but, crucially avoids the unseen cost and inconvenience of lost warehouse storage capacity – particularly at peak times such as the pre-Christmas period.

This Retailer is  delighted with our prices, products and delivery service and continues to be one of our top customers.

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Dexion compatibility

November 9, 2011 philip
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Attention all Dexion Racking users

If your Dexion racking system has sustained damage and you need to buy replacement parts Universal Storage Equipment can supply New and Used spare parts for all specifications – usually in a matter of days.  

Since 1997, Universal Storage Equipment has fulfilled over 10,000 orders for New and Used replacement parts.  Thousands of leading UK companies including most of  the UK PLC companies such as ASDA, Morrisons, Marks & Spencers etc , now rely on  Universal to supply a wide range of components and complete extension systems for existing Dexion pallet racking.  
These millions of parts are routinely inspected by Safety Auditors at sites throughout the UK and are passed without a single issue regarding compatibility or safety. 

If you wish you know more about Universal’s products and services or have been given conflicting advice about the suitability of obtaining Dexion parts from an ‘alternative’ supplier, we’d like to hear from you…..
 

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