So, how much weight can our shelves take?
We get asked this a lot. So, we decided to ask some experts to get an accurate answer.
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Breaking some shelves:
Stellenbosch University’s Department of Forestry and Wood science is setup to test the structural integrity of timber. We scheduled a session with 30 shelves for weight testing.
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The result:
Table 1: Load capacity results for 10 assembled pine shelving units.
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The results exceeded our own expectations!
A single shelf, assembled with uprights withstood a maximum break weight 409 kg’s with the least break weight of 207 kg’s.
That means that if you have a unit with five shelves in a bay, it would be able to withstand at least 870kgs per bay. Which is far more than most of our customers would ever require.
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Tongue-and-groove design
What makes our shelving unique is the tongue-and-groove design. Our slats are not only screwed next to each other, but literally fit into each other. This feature allows our product to outperform timber and steel shelving competitors.
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So, why Cape Timber Shelving?
- You are buying straight from the factory.
- You are getting a green product, sustainably sourced and manufactured
- And we now have proof you are getting the strongest timber shelving on the market