Cantilevered Shelving Units

What is Cantilevered Shelving?

Cantilevered shelving is a unique storage system that allows shelves to extend outward from a single column or support structure without any front-supporting brackets or beams. This design provides clear, unobstructed access to the shelf space, making storing and retrieving items easier. Cantilevered shelves are supported at their rear, typically mounted to a wall or a vertical spine, which bears the load of the items placed on the shelves.

The absence of front columns or supports makes cantilevered shelving suitable for storing long, bulky, or awkwardly shaped items. It is a versatile storage solution in various settings, including retail displays, libraries, offices, and industrial warehouses. In addition to providing efficient use of space, cantilevered shelving systems offer flexibility, as the shelf levels can often be adjusted to accommodate different item sizes. This type of shelving is available in various materials, including metal, wood, and reinforced plastic, to suit different load requirements and aesthetic preferences.

What is The Cantilevered Shelving Used For in Commercial Kitchens?

In commercial kitchens, cantilevered shelving is used for efficient, accessible storage of a wide range of kitchen items, optimizing space and improving workflow. Its specific applications include:

• Storing Cooking Utensils and Equipment: The open design allows easy access to pots, pans, large kitchen tools, and appliances, facilitating quick retrieval during busy service times.
• Organizing Ingredients: Chefs and kitchen staff can use cantilevered shelves to store and organize ingredients, such as spices, dry goods, and canned products, keeping them within arm's reach.
• Holding Dishware and Glassware: These shelves are ideal for storing plates, bowls, glasses, and other dishware, making setting up and clearing dining areas more efficient.
• Storing Cleaning Supplies: Keeping cleaning materials and supplies on cantilevered shelves ensures they are readily accessible while keeping them separate from food items.
• Maximizing Space: The ability to install cantilevered shelving above countertops, sinks, or appliances uses vertical space that would otherwise go unused, which is crucial in commercial kitchens where floor space is limited.
• Adjustable Storage: Many cantilevered shelving systems allow for adjustable shelf heights, accommodating various item sizes and enabling kitchens to reorganize shelf space as storage needs change.

Cantilevered shelving helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient commercial kitchen environment by providing unobstructed access and effectively utilizing vertical space, especially in walk-ins and refrigeration units. This supports food safety and operational efficiency.

Cantilevered Shelving Units: All-Open Front and Sides

Designed to hold bulky and awkward loads, cantilever shelving units feature strong arms and braces to easily and securely attach to the upright base. Cantilever shelves do not need vertical posts in the front, eliminating the barriers and allowing loading and unloading from all sides. Hence, cantilever shelving systems are ideal for storing long items and large objects.

Cantilever shelving units are available in tubular or solid plate models. Tubular cantilever metal shelving systems allow air circulation around the stored items to prevent molds but still offer high storage capacity. Solid cantilever shelving units are suitable for keeping smaller items that may fall off the shelves.

Chef's Deal offers cantilevered shelving units and racks from Winholt. You may also enhance your storage area with our other restaurant shelvings.