Case Study
Longspan Shelving Installation at London Zoo, London
Rackstor UK Ltd completed the install-only subcontract installation of 18 heavy-duty longspan shelving bays at London Zoo for a leading storage-equipment manufacturer.
Project Details
- Installation: 18 heavy-duty longspan shelving bays
- Bay width: 2,700mm
- Bay depth: 1,200mm
- Bay height: 2,500mm
- Total shelving frontage: approximately 48.6 linear metres
- Service: subcontract installation only
Install-Only Work Completed
The subcontract installation work included:
- Unloading and organising the shelving components
- Checking the installation area and layout
- Assembling the longspan shelving frames
- Installing the horizontal beams
- Positioning the shelving decks
- Checking alignment and level
- Final visual and installation checks
Where Longspan Shelving Is Used
Longspan shelving is suited to bulky, boxed, packaged or manually handled goods that are too large for office shelving but do not require full pallet racking. Suitable environments include warehouses, distribution facilities, maintenance and engineering stores, stockrooms, retail back-of-house areas, museums, archives, visitor attractions, workshops, equipment and parts storage, and e-commerce fulfilment facilities.
Nationwide Installation Coverage
Install-only longspan shelving work is available across London, Greater London, South East England, Bristol and Somerset, the Midlands, North West, North East, Wales, Scotland and nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much longspan shelving was installed at London Zoo?
The subcontract installation covered 18 heavy-duty longspan shelving bays with approximately 48.6 linear metres of total shelving frontage.
What were the dimensions of each shelving bay?
Each bay measured 2,700mm wide, 1,200mm deep and 2,500mm high.
What work was included in the install-only service?
The work included unloading and organising components, checking the installation area and layout, assembling frames, installing horizontal beams, positioning shelving decks, checking alignment and level, and completing final visual and installation checks.
What is longspan shelving suitable for?
Longspan shelving suits bulky, boxed, packaged or manually handled goods that are too large for office shelving but do not require full pallet racking.
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