Office Shelving and Racking

Why choose Manutan UK for your office racking solutions?

Here at Manutan UK, we offer versatile, durable and easy to use racking solutions to keep your office organised and tidy. Our shelving is available in multiple sizes and styles to maximise your space while fitting the style and aesthetic of your room. Order today for free delivery and returns!

Office racking and shelving FAQs

What to put on office shelves

Office shelves can be used to store a number of office essentials, such as:

• Books and magazines.
• Stationery.
• Folders, files and binders.
• Plastic storage boxes containing supplies.
• Media such as CDs, DVDs.
• Other equipment and supplies such as paper and boxed goods.

Pallet racking can store heavier and bulkier items in more spacious environments.

What is office shelving made of?

You can find office shelves in a range of materials, including melamine, chipboard, plastic and steel. Steel is a particularly robust material which resists damage, making it an ideal material for shelving and racking in warehouses and offices. Some office shelving units also feature antibacterial coating which helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, keeping your office space clean and hygienic.

Does office shelving need to be bolted to the floor?

You should bolt office shelving if it’s located in an area where mechanical handling equipment is used or if there is a risk of the storage racks falling. All types of pallet racking will need to be secured to the ground in accordance with the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI).

How much weight can office storage units hold per shelf?

How much weight a shelf of an office shelving unit can hold will vary across models and types of shelving. That said, the UDL of shelves could be up to 250kg for light duty shelving and up to 800kg for heavy duty shelving. You should always check the product specifications to ensure you’re aware of its capacity. It’s important not to overload shelves as this could risk the unit breaking and items may become damaged or fall onto employees - something you certainly want to avoid in a working environment.

What types of office shelves are there?

Here at Manutan UK, we offer a range of shelving for office spaces. These options include:

• Open back shelving.
• Closed back shelving.
• Wall-mounted shelves.
• Freestanding shelving bays.

You can of course find the above options in different sizes with different load capacities.

How to choose the right racking for my office?

Take these into consideration when deciding which office racking system to get:

• Size – All our products have individual size specifications for you to check whether the shelving will fit where you expect it to.
• Capacity – It’s important to keep within the weight capacity of your shelving units, so think about the items you’re planning to store and choose shelves that can carry the weight.
• Style – We provide office shelving in a variety of materials, styles and colours for you to choose from depending on the aesthetic of your space.
• Budget – At Manutan UK, we offer office racking options to suit all budgets. You can filter our products by price to narrow down the selection to fit your budget.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Please do get in touch with us if you have any further questions. Alternatively, you can find additional information on shelving for offices in our blog, including the following articles:

• Shelving - know their limits.


• Shelving or racking? Choose the right system.