pmcd Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 We are about to take over a room for storage purposes. Many of our costumes are stored in large plastic boxes. I have been trying to find a flexible racking system that will allow us to fit out the room to maximum effect. There are loads of systems with a 900mm width but these wont allow for two boxes side by side. Ideally we need something where we can tailor the bays to fit the boxes. Any suggestions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImagineerTom Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Makro have an own-brand racking system that we use - we can get 2x 600mm tea-crate boxes on to a shelf. In the store it looks flimsy but in a real storage situation with weight on it it solidifies nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 You could consider Unistrut and pre-made cantilever arms to make bespoke shelves. Maybe not the cheapest option, but totally customisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 We used Dexion racking to build the racking in our wardrobe at the theatre; but someone didn't think it through fully they put the box storage above the hanging storage. If we were doing it again we would put the box storage below the hanging storage as it is safer to have the heavy boxes lower so that you don't have to lift the boxes over your head to get them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 We are about to take over a room for storage purposes. Many of our costumes are stored in large plastic boxes. I have been trying to find a flexible racking system that will allow us to fit out the room to maximum effect. There are loads of systems with a 900mm width but these wont allow for two boxes side by side. Ideally we need something where we can tailor the bays to fit the boxes. Any suggestions please.What actually do you require? I have made many systems over the years for 'a wall' of open shelving earliest was 2x2 uprights front and back with 2x1 horizontal battens to support 6x1 wooden shelves, later versions were a 24" contiboard or MDF vertical panel. Dexion style shelving is available in 36", 42", 1m 1.1m & 1.2m that I know of. May not be dexion brand though. If you are having hanging rails too, put them above the shelves if you can to avoid handling big boxes overhead. Edit: I must learn to look at all of it before I post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave m Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 more for hanging, but consider making hanging rails from Key clamp.we also used commercial hanging garment racks that were actually very cheap and rugged - £50 or so for 6 feet.something like this https://www.manomano.co.uk/wardrobe/6ft-long-x-7ft-two-tier-heavy-duty-clothes-rail-garment-hanging-rack-in-black-4099194 but bought from a local shop fitter ( also useful as a way of adding screening by chucking black tat over it) or spur uprights and 18mm shuttering ply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 more for hanging, but consider making hanging rails from Key clamp.Specifically, use 33.7mm OD steel scaff, as hangers fit on it nicely. The full range of Kee-Klamp style fittings are available in this size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 more for hanging, but consider making hanging rails from Key clamp.Specifically, use 33.7mm OD steel scaff, as hangers fit on it nicely. The full range of Kee-Klamp style fittings are available in this size.I find 25mm works better, less chance of catching and slide better. I usually use 25mm conduit and if desired reinforce with 20mm conduit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 more for hanging, but consider making hanging rails from Key clamp.Specifically, use 33.7mm OD steel scaff, as hangers fit on it nicely. The full range of Kee-Klamp style fittings are available in this size.I find 25mm works better, less chance of catching and slide better. I usually use 25mm conduit and if desired reinforce with 20mm conduit.Our store is all 33.7mm and houses thousands of costumes. I definitely think that scaff is stronger in this application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Oh yes definitely stronger than conduit, not doubts about that at all. The max span I have been involved with is maybe 1200mm and conduit is fine for that length, I wouldn't go any more that that whereas scaff will. We tried some 32mm conduit but the bigger issue we had was the opening in some hangers are only a gnats more than that and weren't a sloppy enough fit to slide along the rails nicely. The massive advantage of conduit AFAIC is it is usually free and in stock which is the biggest concern for lesser venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 It occurred to me the finish on some conduit may not be as smooth as scaff bar, and prevent smooth sliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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