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What are the characteristics of single-sided shelves
source：jt9998.cn | Release time：2025-08-26
Single sided shelving (also known as "wall mounted shelving") is a common type of shelving in storage, retail, and home scenarios, with a core structure of "single-sided load-bearing+wall mounted". The original design intention is to utilize vertical space and wall resources while avoiding occupying too much channel area. Its characteristics can be developed from three dimensions: structural design, spatial adaptation, and operational practicality, as follows:
1、 Structural design features: single-sided load-bearing, stable and lightweight
1. Single side column+layer board/beam structure, with a single direction of force
The core frame of a single-sided shelf consists of "vertical columns" and "single-sided extended shelves/beams": the columns are directly fixed to the wall or floor (some require wall support), and the shelves/beams only extend to the side away from the wall (usually 0.3-1.2m in length). All goods are concentrated on one side, so the design will strengthen the connection strength between the columns and the wall (such as fixing with expansion screws) to avoid tipping.
Compared to double-sided shelves (both sides can hold goods): single-sided shelves have a simpler structure, fewer components (no need for double-sided beams/shelves), lighter overall weight, and lower installation difficulty.
2. The shelves/beams can be adjusted to accommodate goods of different sizes
The height of the shelves (or crossbeams) on most single-sided shelves can be flexibly adjusted (with a spacing of usually 5-10cm per level), and fixed by structures such as buckles and pins:
When placing small items such as parts and stationery, the interlayer spacing can be reduced (e.g. 20cm) and the number of layers can be increased;
When storing large/bulky items (such as appliances, storage boxes), the interlayer spacing can be increased (e.g. 50cm) to avoid wasting space.
Some shelves also support the replacement of layer board types (such as wooden layer boards, metal mesh layer boards, acrylic layer boards) to meet different load-bearing requirements (usually 20-200kg per layer, and industrial grade can be higher).
2、 Space adaptation features: land saving+wall facing, good utilization rate
1. Installed closely against the wall without occupying the core space of the passage
The "wall facing property" of single-sided shelves is its most core spatial advantage - it is placed completely against the wall, only extending outward on one side, and will not "occupy the middle position of the channel" like double-sided shelves, especially suitable for:
Narrow passage scenarios (such as convenience store aisles, warehouse edge passages, with a width of only 1-1.5m);
Transform unused wall areas (such as office walls, garage walls, and retail store wall facing areas) into storage/display spaces.
2. High utilization of vertical space, achieving large capacity storage in a small area
Single sided shelves are usually designed with multiple layers (usually 3-5 layers, and industrial grade can reach 6-8 layers), with a height ranging from 1.2m (for household use) to 3-5m (for industrial use), which can fully utilize the vertical space on the wall:
Example: A 1 ㎡ wall area with 3 layers of single-sided shelves (each layer extending 0.6m) can achieve a storage area of 1.8 ㎡, which increases space utilization by 2-3 times compared to "ground stacking";
Some industrial grade single-sided shelves can also be equipped with "climbing ladders" or "hydraulic lifting platforms" to utilize higher wall space (such as over 4m) and further increase storage capacity.
3. No "back waste", suitable for single-sided pickup scenarios
Double sided shelves need to consider "picking up goods on both sides", and if the back is against the wall, it cannot be used; However, single-sided shelves are only used on one side, with the back tightly attached to the wall, and there is no problem of "back waste", especially suitable for scenarios where "only one side is needed for picking up goods" (such as store display areas, warehouse wall storage areas).
3、 Operation and maintenance features: simple installation, controllable cost
1. Easy installation, single person operation (small version)
Small single-sided shelves for household/commercial use are mostly "assembled designs", with clear labeling of components (columns, shelves, screws) and no need for professional tools (some only require screwdrivers). Installation can be completed by a single person in 1-2 hours; Although industrial grade large-scale models require the cooperation of multiple people, they only require two core operations: fixing the columns and splicing the shelves. Compared to complex three-dimensional shelves (which require a professional installation team), the installation efficiency is higher.
2. Low maintenance cost and strong durability
Durable Material: The mainstream materials are cold-rolled steel (rust resistant, impact resistant) and solid wood/particle board (household style, surface painted and scratch resistant), with a normal service life of 5-10 years;
Easy to clean: The surface of the laminated board is smooth and has no dead corners. It only needs to be wiped with a damp cloth for daily use, without the need for complex maintenance;
Flexible disassembly: If it is necessary to change the position or move, it can be quickly disassembled and reassembled, and the components are not easily damaged (compared to welded shelves).
4、 Limitations (to be selected based on requirements)
Although single-sided shelves have obvious advantages, there are also some limitations that need to be judged based on actual needs:
The upper limit of load-bearing capacity is lower than that of double-sided shelves: Due to the single-sided force, the load-bearing capacity of each layer of industrial single-sided shelves usually does not exceed 200kg. If ultra heavy goods (such as machine tool parts and large equipment) need to be stored, double-sided shelves or heavy-duty crossbeam shelves should be selected;
Relying on wall support: If there is no physical wall in the space (such as open warehouses, middle passages), it is not possible to install single-sided shelves, and double-sided shelves or column shelves need to be used instead;
Single side pickup: If you need to pick up goods from both sides (such as the middle position of the channel), single-sided shelves cannot meet the requirements, and double-sided shelves need to be selected.
1、 Structural design features: single-sided load-bearing, stable and lightweight
1. Single side column+layer board/beam structure, with a single direction of force
The core frame of a single-sided shelf consists of "vertical columns" and "single-sided extended shelves/beams": the columns are directly fixed to the wall or floor (some require wall support), and the shelves/beams only extend to the side away from the wall (usually 0.3-1.2m in length). All goods are concentrated on one side, so the design will strengthen the connection strength between the columns and the wall (such as fixing with expansion screws) to avoid tipping.
Compared to double-sided shelves (both sides can hold goods): single-sided shelves have a simpler structure, fewer components (no need for double-sided beams/shelves), lighter overall weight, and lower installation difficulty.
2. The shelves/beams can be adjusted to accommodate goods of different sizes
The height of the shelves (or crossbeams) on most single-sided shelves can be flexibly adjusted (with a spacing of usually 5-10cm per level), and fixed by structures such as buckles and pins:
When placing small items such as parts and stationery, the interlayer spacing can be reduced (e.g. 20cm) and the number of layers can be increased;
When storing large/bulky items (such as appliances, storage boxes), the interlayer spacing can be increased (e.g. 50cm) to avoid wasting space.
Some shelves also support the replacement of layer board types (such as wooden layer boards, metal mesh layer boards, acrylic layer boards) to meet different load-bearing requirements (usually 20-200kg per layer, and industrial grade can be higher).
2、 Space adaptation features: land saving+wall facing, good utilization rate
1. Installed closely against the wall without occupying the core space of the passage
The "wall facing property" of single-sided shelves is its most core spatial advantage - it is placed completely against the wall, only extending outward on one side, and will not "occupy the middle position of the channel" like double-sided shelves, especially suitable for:
Narrow passage scenarios (such as convenience store aisles, warehouse edge passages, with a width of only 1-1.5m);
Transform unused wall areas (such as office walls, garage walls, and retail store wall facing areas) into storage/display spaces.
2. High utilization of vertical space, achieving large capacity storage in a small area
Single sided shelves are usually designed with multiple layers (usually 3-5 layers, and industrial grade can reach 6-8 layers), with a height ranging from 1.2m (for household use) to 3-5m (for industrial use), which can fully utilize the vertical space on the wall:
Example: A 1 ㎡ wall area with 3 layers of single-sided shelves (each layer extending 0.6m) can achieve a storage area of 1.8 ㎡, which increases space utilization by 2-3 times compared to "ground stacking";
Some industrial grade single-sided shelves can also be equipped with "climbing ladders" or "hydraulic lifting platforms" to utilize higher wall space (such as over 4m) and further increase storage capacity.
3. No "back waste", suitable for single-sided pickup scenarios
Double sided shelves need to consider "picking up goods on both sides", and if the back is against the wall, it cannot be used; However, single-sided shelves are only used on one side, with the back tightly attached to the wall, and there is no problem of "back waste", especially suitable for scenarios where "only one side is needed for picking up goods" (such as store display areas, warehouse wall storage areas).
3、 Operation and maintenance features: simple installation, controllable cost
1. Easy installation, single person operation (small version)
Small single-sided shelves for household/commercial use are mostly "assembled designs", with clear labeling of components (columns, shelves, screws) and no need for professional tools (some only require screwdrivers). Installation can be completed by a single person in 1-2 hours; Although industrial grade large-scale models require the cooperation of multiple people, they only require two core operations: fixing the columns and splicing the shelves. Compared to complex three-dimensional shelves (which require a professional installation team), the installation efficiency is higher.
2. Low maintenance cost and strong durability
Durable Material: The mainstream materials are cold-rolled steel (rust resistant, impact resistant) and solid wood/particle board (household style, surface painted and scratch resistant), with a normal service life of 5-10 years;
Easy to clean: The surface of the laminated board is smooth and has no dead corners. It only needs to be wiped with a damp cloth for daily use, without the need for complex maintenance;
Flexible disassembly: If it is necessary to change the position or move, it can be quickly disassembled and reassembled, and the components are not easily damaged (compared to welded shelves).
4、 Limitations (to be selected based on requirements)
Although single-sided shelves have obvious advantages, there are also some limitations that need to be judged based on actual needs:
The upper limit of load-bearing capacity is lower than that of double-sided shelves: Due to the single-sided force, the load-bearing capacity of each layer of industrial single-sided shelves usually does not exceed 200kg. If ultra heavy goods (such as machine tool parts and large equipment) need to be stored, double-sided shelves or heavy-duty crossbeam shelves should be selected;
Relying on wall support: If there is no physical wall in the space (such as open warehouses, middle passages), it is not possible to install single-sided shelves, and double-sided shelves or column shelves need to be used instead;
Single side pickup: If you need to pick up goods from both sides (such as the middle position of the channel), single-sided shelves cannot meet the requirements, and double-sided shelves need to be selected.
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