Efficient storage is a necessary aspect of any restaurant. In most restaurants, wire shelving is the most efficient method of shelving should consider due to its convenient design and light-weight structure.
Wire shelves provide flexibility and versatility. Wire shelving units can be built to fit the dimensions of any area in your restaurant, making them ideal for oddly shaped corners or pantries within a kitchen.
Wire shelves are made from a thin, metal material and are available in various finishes and materials.
Restaurants require both dry and cool storage, so owners and managers should consider their options for a range of temperatures. For example, epoxy coated wire shelving is recommended in humid storage areas such as the dishwashing area, walk-in chill, and other humid areas in the restaurant. The epoxy coat prevents corrosion. Usually, wire shelves used in dry storage are made from stainless-steel or chrome.
What are Wire Shelves Made of?
Wire shelves are a combination of steel wire and steel wire mesh. The frame consists of four round supporting posts with notches for adjustable installation of the shelves. The steel frame is welded together and can be either free-standing or fixed. Each shelf is made from a steel wire mesh that can withstand heavy loads and provide support to various goods.
Why Wire Shelves?
- Wire Shelves are Simple to Maintain
Restaurant storage must be sanitary and well maintained, which is simple with wire shelving systems. Due to their easy, lightweight design, wire shelves are easy to clean. At the end of each day, all bacteria and food particles should be wiped away with an antibacterial spray or soap and a washcloth.
- Wire Shelves are Flexible and Tailor to Your Needs
Wire shelving is extremely flexible and can be altered to meet your restaurant’s specific needs. It can be used small-scale and large-scale; it can go wherever needed.
Due to its thin design, it can be installed in spaces which otherwise cannot be used for storage. Wire shelving units are flexible for use in corners, hallways, and other obscure places, giving you maximum use of your restaurant storage facility.
- Wire Shelving is Sturdy and Reliable
Wire shelving offers a sturdy, reliable storage option that can support large quantities of goods and has a large weight capacity.
- Wire Shelves Allow Ventilation to Goods
Wire shelving offers ventilation that other industrial shelving methods lack. Dry goods and cool goods benefit from constant exposure to air to stop the development of mold or mildew. This exposure is especially important in the restaurant business, as perishable items are likely to develop mold if not stored in the right conditions.
The meshed design always allows for free air flow from all directions.
Accessories for Your Wire Shelving Unit
Several accessories can be added to your wire shelving unit to increase the efficiency of storage in your storage facility. Of these accessories, security S-Hooks, label holders, storage baskets, and triangular footplates are commonly used in restaurant storage to organize stock and increase efficient use of storage space.
- Security S-Hooks
S-Hooks are used to connect two wire shelving units together. This eliminates the use of additional metal wires and creates a reliable, sturdy storage system comprised of multiple separate shelving systems. Security S-Hooks can be used to make an “L” shape with your shelving units to fit in corners.
- Label Holders
Label holders help organize your restaurant storage facility in making access to goods easier. Restaurant employees can find what they are looking for much easier with labeled storage racks.
- Triangular Footplates
Triangular footplates can be added to ensure better stability of your storage racks. These are small, screw-on steel triangular footplates that can be added to the end of each of the supporting posts to create a sturdier foundation. Using triangular footplates for your wire shelving unit is beneficial for restaurant storage because it eliminates the chance of employees knocking racks over and damaging product.
