Shelving & Picking

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Shrusti Long Span Shelve Racks

Shrusti Long Span Shelve Racks is a adjustable manual-picking shelving solution for wide SKU range, hand-picked. It provides every shelf position with medium storage density and is planned around manual (man-to-goods).

DensityMediumAccessEvery shelf positionHandlingManual (man-to-goods)

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Product overview

Adjustable manual-picking shelving for wide SKU range, hand-picked.

Shrusti Long Span Shelve Racks is designed for wide SKU range, hand-picked. Upright frames and horizontal beams support shelf panels for cartons, bins, components and other hand-loaded goods. Beam levels can be adjusted to match changing item heights. The system balances medium 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

Upright frames and horizontal beams support shelf panels for cartons, bins, components and other hand-loaded goods. Beam levels can be adjusted to match changing item heights.

Key features

Adjustable beam-and-shelf bays
Storage density: Medium
Storage access: Every shelf position
Stock rotation: Operator-managed
Handling method: Manual (man-to-goods)
Load profile: Small–medium goods
Add-on bays and adjustable beam levels support straightforward extension and reconfiguration.
Bolted upright-and-beam construction supporting shelves in metal, wood, wire mesh, or grating
Built around the 'man-to-goods' picking principle for immediate, hand-reach access to every SKU

Benefits

Space utilisation: Medium density for the documented inventory profile.
Accessibility: Every shelf position.
Inventory flow: Operator-managed.
Operational fit: Designed for wide SKU range, hand-picked.
Handling compatibility: Planned around manual (man-to-goods).
Expansion: Add-on bays and adjustable beam levels support straightforward extension and reconfiguration.
Safety: Confirm shelf load, beam span, decking, row stability, anchoring, aisle width and safe manual-picking heights.
Accessibility: Immediate access to all stored articles, supporting fast, hand-driven picking.
Space utilization: Flexible shelf-level configuration lets the system adapt to the specific dimensions of stored items
Inventory control: Wide-SKU man-to-goods layout supports clear, individually accessible storage locations

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.

Long Span Shelve Racks technical specifications
Product family	Shelving & Picking
Storage type	Adjustable manual-picking shelving
Load capacity	Project-specific; final load capacity is stated in the approved structural layout.
Bay configuration	Adjustable 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
Stock rotation	Operator-managed
Handling method	Manual (man-to-goods)
Expansion capability	Add-on bays and adjustable beam levels support straightforward extension and reconfiguration.
Safety provisions	Confirm shelf load, beam span, decking, row stability, anchoring, aisle width and safe manual-picking heights.
Suitable load units	Small–medium goods
Facility compatibility	Wide SKU range, hand-picked
Customization options	Bay width/depth, beam levels, shelf material, dividers, bins, back panels and row layout.

Applications and warehouse use cases

Match the system to the inventory and operating method.

Applications

Primary application: Wide SKU range, hand-picked.
Typical load profile: Small–medium goods.
Preferred handling method: Manual (man-to-goods).
Shrusti names engineering storage, small-parts warehouses, and packing-material storage as the primary applications for long span shelving, framing it around the man-to-goods picking principle.
Typical operational scenarios: Best where a large, varied SKU range needs direct hand-picking access rather than pallet-level, forklift-driven storage.
Industry applications: General industrial, engineering, and light manufacturing operations with a wide SKU range.

Warehouse use cases

Facilities managing wide SKU range, hand-picked.
Layouts requiring every shelf position.
Operations using manual (man-to-goods).
Inventory flows based on operator-managed.

Industry suitability

Long Span Shelve Racks industry suitability
Manufacturing	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
Automotive	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Engineering	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
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 span, decking, row stability, anchoring, aisle width and safe manual-picking heights.
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 width/depth
beam levels
shelf material
dividers
bins
back panels and row layout.

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 beams, connectors, shelves, uprights, anchors and load labels; replace damaged decking or components promptly.
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 wide SKU range, hand-picked.
Inventory profile: Small–medium goods with operator-managed stock flow.
Access and density: Choose this system when every shelf position and medium density match the operating priority.
Handling equipment: Confirm compatibility with manual (man-to-goods) before fixing aisle, bay or lane dimensions.
Selection criterion: Confirm shelf load capacity and beam span.
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 specify shelf material (metal, wood, wire mesh, or grating) to suit the items stored, confirm load beam span and shelf spacing against their heaviest or bulkiest typical item, and decide whether a bolted (this product) or boltless assembly method better suits their installation timeline and any need for frequent reconfiguration.

Comparison table

Compare adjacent systems.

Attribute	Rivet Shelving	Long Span Shelve Racks	Multi-Tier Long Span Shelving System
Storage density	Medium	Medium	High
Accessibility	Every shelf position	Every shelf position	Every shelf position, via stairs/gangway
Load capacity	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Cost level	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Flexibility	Starter and add-on bays can be extended or reconfigured while remaining within the approved beam and upright ratings.	Add-on bays and adjustable beam levels support straightforward extension and reconfiguration.	Rows, tiers and platform coverage can be extended after structural, access and egress review.
Best use case	Fast, economical retail/wholesale/industrial shelving	Wide SKU range, hand-picked	Vertical expansion for archives, spare parts, bookshops, garments
Warehouse type	Rivet-lock manual shelving	Adjustable manual-picking shelving	Multi-level manual-picking shelving
Ideal industry	Retail and wholesale trade, general engineering, and light industrial storage	General industrial, engineering, and light manufacturing operations with a wide SKU range	Archives and records storage, bookshops and publishing distribution, spare parts and industrial supplies; DIY product warehousing, and hanging-garment storage.

Product FAQs

Questions buyers ask before a storage quotation.

What is long span shelving used for?

It stores a wide range of small to medium, hand-picked goods — such as engineering spares, small parts, and packing materials — giving direct, immediate access to every SKU under a man-to-goods picking approach.

What shelf materials are available for long span shelving?

Shrusti offers metal, wood, wire mesh, or grating shelf options, so the system can be configured to suit the specific items being stored.

Is long span shelving suitable for bulky items?

Yes — the product profile notes it can be universally utilised across industry branches for both small parts and bulkier goods, depending on the shelf and beam specification chosen.

How is long span shelving assembled?

This is a bolted system; buyers wanting a tool-free, faster assembly option should consider Boltless Long Span Shelving instead.

Can long span shelving be reconfigured later?

Yes — Shrusti describes the system as flexible and expandable, allowing shelf levels and layout to be adjusted as storage needs change.

How does long span shelving differ from multi-tier long span shelving?

Standard long span shelving is a single-level system; the multi-tier version adds one or more elevated gangway levels above the base shelving, accessed by stairways, to further increase storage capacity.

What is Long Span Shelve Racks?

Long Span Shelve Racks is a adjustable manual-picking shelving system. Upright frames and horizontal beams support shelf panels for cartons, bins, components and other hand-loaded goods. Beam levels can be adjusted to match changing item heights.

What inventory profile suits Long Span Shelve Racks?

It is best suited to wide SKU range, hand-picked, using small–medium goods.

What storage density does Long Span Shelve Racks provide?

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

How accessible are stored goods in Long Span Shelve Racks?

Storage access is described as every shelf position.

What handling equipment is used with Long Span Shelve Racks?

The documented handling method is manual (man-to-goods). The exact equipment envelope must be checked before the aisle or bay layout is approved.

What stock-rotation method does Long Span Shelve Racks support?

The documented stock-rotation approach is operator-managed.

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 Long Span Shelve Racks, and when should a warehouse use it?

Long span shelving is a bolted shelving system, built from upright frames, load beams, and shelves in metal, wood, wire mesh, or grating, used to store a wide range of small to medium, hand-picked goods. Warehouses use it under the 'man-to-goods' picking principle, where operators reach items directly from the shelf rather than using powered equipment. It's a strong fit for engineering stores, small-parts warehousing, and packing-material areas needing flexible, immediately accessible storage across a large and varied SKU range.

Who should choose Long Span Shelve Racks?

Choose Long Span Shelve Racks when the operation has wide SKU range, hand-picked and needs every shelf position with medium storage density.

How is Long Span Shelve Racks selected?

Selection begins with the load unit, SKU profile, required positions, building envelope and manual (man-to-goods). Final dimensions and ratings follow the approved layout.

Is Long Span Shelve Racks a fixed online configuration?

No. Long Span Shelve Racks 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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