Shelving & Picking

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Shrusti Boltless Long Span Shelving

Shrusti Boltless Long Span Shelving is a boltless long-span manual-picking shelving solution for fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage. It provides every shelf position with medium–high storage density and is planned around manual / mechanised picking vehicle.

DensityMedium–HighAccessEvery shelf positionHandlingManual / mechanised picking vehicle

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Product overview

Boltless long-span manual-picking shelving for fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage.

Shrusti Boltless Long Span Shelving is designed for fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage. Beams lock into upright frames without conventional bolted beam connections, allowing faster assembly and adjustment for small-to-medium manually handled goods. The system balances medium–high storage density with every shelf position and uses operator-managed stock flow. Selection starts with the confirmed load unit, inventory profile, available height, floor layout and handling method. Final structural ratings, dimensions and accessories are stated in the Shrusti quotation and approved layout.

How it works

Beams lock into upright frames without conventional bolted beam connections, allowing faster assembly and adjustment for small-to-medium manually handled goods.

Key features

Boltless beam-and-shelf bays
Storage density: Medium–High
Storage access: Every shelf position
Stock rotation: Operator-managed
Handling method: Manual / mechanised picking vehicle
Load profile: Light–heavy, small–medium goods
Add-on bays and adjustable levels can extend the system, subject to the approved load and frame arrangement.
Assembled without nuts and bolts, using a rivet-and-slot boltless connection method
Shelving bays can be configured — and later reconfigured — with complete freedom

Benefits

Space utilisation: Medium–High density for the documented inventory profile.
Accessibility: Every shelf position.
Inventory flow: Operator-managed.
Operational fit: Designed for fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage.
Handling compatibility: Planned around manual / mechanised picking vehicle.
Expansion: Add-on bays and adjustable levels can extend the system, subject to the approved load and frame arrangement.
Safety: Confirm shelf load, beam engagement, upright stability, decking, anchors and safe picking access at height.
Space utilization: Suited to freestanding high-bay storage configurations, making fuller use of building height
Scalability: Boltless connections let shelving bays be reconfigured with complete freedom as needs change
Operational efficiency: Tool-free assembly reduces installation time compared with bolted shelving systems

Technical specifications

Published configuration framework.

Only product information supported by the catalogue is shown. Final dimensions and structural ratings are stated in the approved quotation and layout.

Boltless Long Span Shelving technical specifications
Product family	Shelving & Picking
Storage type	Boltless long-span manual-picking shelving
Load capacity	Project-specific; final load capacity is stated in the approved structural layout.
Bay configuration	Boltless beam-and-shelf bays
Storage depth	Single-sided or back-to-back shelf rows; depth is project-specific
Frame / structure height	Project-specific; final frame height follows the approved facility layout.
Beam / shelf / tier levels	Adjustable or project-specific levels based on the load and inventory profile.
Bay width	Sized to the confirmed load unit and handling method in the approved layout.
Bay depth	Defined by the storage method and load geometry in the approved layout.
Shelf load capacity	Project-specific; no fixed shelf-load figure is published.
Bay load capacity	Project-specific; stated in the approved structural design.
Upright / structural section	Selected to the confirmed load, height and bay arrangement in the structural design.
Material construction	Steel structural components are used; grade and section are confirmed in the technical offer.
Coating / finish	Finish is selected in the quotation for the operating environment.
Storage accessibility	Every shelf position
Storage density	Medium–High
Stock rotation	Operator-managed
Handling method	Manual / mechanised picking vehicle
Expansion capability	Add-on bays and adjustable levels can extend the system, subject to the approved load and frame arrangement.
Safety provisions	Confirm shelf load, beam engagement, upright stability, decking, anchors and safe picking access at height.
Suitable load units	Light–heavy, small–medium goods
Facility compatibility	Fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage
Customization options	Bay size, level spacing, shelf panels, dividers, bins, back/side panels and row arrangement.

Applications and warehouse use cases

Match the system to the inventory and operating method.

Applications

Primary application: Fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage.
Typical load profile: Light–heavy, small–medium goods.
Preferred handling method: Manual / mechanised picking vehicle.
Shrusti lists applications spanning light-to-heavy, small-to-medium sized goods, shelf-supported mezzanines, and high-bay storage — a broader load range than standard bolted long span shelving is positioned for on the source site.
Typical operational scenarios: Best where fast assembly and frequent future reconfiguration are priorities, or where a high-bay, mechanised-picking layout is planned.
Industry applications: General warehousing and distribution operations needing flexible, high-bay small-parts storage.

Warehouse use cases

Facilities managing fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage.
Layouts requiring every shelf position.
Operations using manual / mechanised picking vehicle.
Inventory flows based on operator-managed.

Industry suitability

Boltless Long Span Shelving industry suitability
Manufacturing	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Automotive	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Engineering	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
FMCG	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Retail	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
E-Commerce	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Pharmaceuticals	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Food Processing	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Textiles	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Chemicals	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Logistics & 3PL	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Cold Storage	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Industrial Distribution	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.

Safety, customisation and support

Define the interfaces before installation.

Safety benefits

Confirm shelf load, beam engagement, upright stability, decking, anchors and safe picking access at height.
Project-specific load ratings and clear operating limits are stated in the approved layout and handover documentation.
Installation planning should separate equipment routes, pedestrian access and service clearances where applicable.

Customization options

Bay size
level spacing
shelf panels
dividers
bins
back/side panels and row arrangement.

Installation & support

Storage study and requirement capture
Layout and configuration development
Structural selection and project quotation
Supply and installation coordination
Handover, operator guidance and documentation
AMC, preventive maintenance and inspection support

Maintenance guidance

Inspect beam engagement, shelves, upright alignment, anchors and load signs; keep components seated correctly after reconfiguration.
Do not modify levels, bays, lanes or platforms beyond the approved configuration without engineering review.
Record impact damage, deformation or missing components and isolate affected positions until reviewed.

Buying guide

Choose from the operating requirement, not the product name.

Who should buy it: Operations with fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage.
Inventory profile: Light–heavy, small–medium goods with operator-managed stock flow.
Access and density: Choose this system when every shelf position and medium–high density match the operating priority.
Handling equipment: Confirm compatibility with manual / mechanised picking vehicle before fixing aisle, bay or lane dimensions.
Selection criterion: Confirm load range for intended configuration.
Expansion: Review the five-year SKU, capacity and building-growth plan before finalising row lengths, levels or platform coverage.
Budget: Commercial pricing is project-specific and follows the approved layout, structural ratings, accessories and installation scope.
Buyers should weigh the faster assembly and reconfiguration benefits of a boltless system against their long-term layout stability needs, confirm shelf-load capacity for their intended high-shelf-load configuration, and decide whether a single-level or multi-tier (with mezzanine) installation better suits their building height.

Comparison table

Compare adjacent systems.

Attribute	Long Span Shelve Racks	Boltless Long Span Shelving	Multi-Tier Boltless Long Span Shelve Racks
Storage density	Medium	Medium–High	High (intended)
Accessibility	Every shelf position	Every shelf position	Every shelf position (intended)
Load capacity	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Cost level	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Flexibility	Add-on bays and adjustable beam levels support straightforward extension and reconfiguration.	Add-on bays and adjustable levels can extend the system, subject to the approved load and frame arrangement.	Additional bays or tier coverage require confirmation of the structural and access design used for the original installation.
Best use case	Wide SKU range, hand-picked	Fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage	Fast assembly and vertical expansion for manual picking
Warehouse type	Adjustable manual-picking shelving	Boltless long-span manual-picking shelving	Boltless multi-level manual-picking shelving
Ideal industry	General industrial, engineering, and light manufacturing operations with a wide SKU range	General warehousing and distribution operations needing flexible, high-bay small-parts storage	General warehousing needing both vertical expansion and fast, reconfigurable shelving

Product FAQs

Questions buyers ask before a storage quotation.

What is boltless long span shelving?

It is a shelving system that connects shelves, beams, and uprights without nuts and bolts, using a boltless (rivet-and-slot style) connection method that lets shelving bays be configured and reconfigured with complete freedom.

How is boltless shelving assembled?

It assembles without specialist tools, using the boltless connection method built into the beams and uprights, which Shrusti positions as faster and more flexible than a bolted system.

Is boltless long span shelving suitable for high-bay storage?

Yes — Shrusti positions it as ideal for constructing freestanding high-bay storage used with mechanised order-picking vehicles.

Can boltless shelving be used with a mezzanine floor?

Yes — the product profile notes it is suited to multi-tier installations combined with mezzanine floors, in addition to single-level use.

What load range does boltless long span shelving support?

Shrusti describes applications spanning light to heavy, small to medium sized goods; specific shelf load capacity should be confirmed for your intended configuration.

How does boltless shelving differ from standard long span shelving?

The core difference is the connection method — boltless shelving uses a tool-free, rivet-and-slot style connection for faster assembly and reconfiguration, while standard long span shelving is bolted.

What inventory profile suits Boltless Long Span Shelving?

It is best suited to fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage, using light–heavy, small–medium goods.

What storage density does Boltless Long Span Shelving provide?

The catalogue classifies its storage density as medium–high. Actual capacity depends on the approved layout and load profile.

How accessible are stored goods in Boltless Long Span Shelving?

Storage access is described as every shelf position.

What handling equipment is used with Boltless Long Span Shelving?

The documented handling method is manual / mechanised picking vehicle. The exact equipment envelope must be checked before the aisle or bay layout is approved.

What stock-rotation method does Boltless Long Span Shelving support?

The documented stock-rotation approach is operator-managed.

What loads can Boltless Long Span Shelving store?

It is intended for light–heavy, small–medium goods. Final load ratings and dimensions are confirmed in the Shrusti technical offer.

Universal Shrusti FAQ block

Where is Shrusti based?

Shrusti is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and has more than four decades of material-handling and storage-system experience.

Does Shrusti design and install racking systems?

Yes. The project scope can cover requirement study, layout, system selection, supply, installation, handover and ongoing support.

Can a racking layout be customised?

Yes. Bay dimensions, levels, row lengths, access routes, storage method and accessories are selected around the confirmed load, inventory profile and facility.

Is AMC and inspection support available?

AMC, preventive maintenance and rack-inspection support can be included in the commercial scope for the installed system.

What should I share for a quotation?

Share the facility layout, clear height, load dimensions and weight, SKU and pallet profile, required storage capacity, handling equipment and target project timeline.

What is Boltless Long Span Shelving, and when should a warehouse use it?

Boltless long span shelving connects shelves, beams, and uprights without nuts and bolts, so bays can be configured and later reconfigured with complete freedom and no special tools. Warehouses use it for freestanding high-bay storage with mechanised picking vehicles, or for multi-tier installations combined with mezzanine floors, where fast assembly and ongoing layout flexibility matter. It suits light-to-heavy, small-to-medium goods across a broad range of applications, and is the tool-free alternative to Shrusti's standard bolted long span shelving.

Who should choose Boltless Long Span Shelving?

Choose Boltless Long Span Shelving when the operation has fast assembly, high-bay or mezzanine-integrated storage and needs every shelf position with medium–high storage density.

How is Boltless Long Span Shelving selected?

Selection begins with the load unit, SKU profile, required positions, building envelope and manual / mechanised picking vehicle. Final dimensions and ratings follow the approved layout.

Is Boltless Long Span Shelving a fixed online configuration?

No. Boltless Long Span Shelving is a quote-led storage system configured around the facility, load and operating method.

Why choose Shrusti

One accountable path from requirement to operation.

Shrusti has engineered material handling and storage systems from Chennai since 1985. Each racking project starts with the load unit, SKU profile, facility envelope, handling equipment and operating flow, then moves through layout development, structural selection, supply, installation and handover. Customers can also scope site study, commissioning, operator guidance, AMC and lifecycle support through one accountable team.

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