Particle Board Longspan Shelving Starter Bay
The standalone foundation of your heavy-duty storage system.
When you are building out a warehouse, workshop, or garage, you don't start with a "shelf" - you start with a Starter Bay. Engineered for high-density, heavy-duty hand-loading where standard retail shelving fails, this standalone unit includes two pre-assembled upright frames, recessed step beams, safety locking pins, and flush-fitting particle board timber decks. Built to support its own weight and your heaviest gear without needing wall anchorage.- Categories: Particle Board Longspan Shelving
- Availability: Express Dispatch
- Product Type: Variable
The Foundation of Your Storage Setup
The Particle Board Longspan Starter Bay is Step 1 of any modular longspan configuration. Unlike Add-on Bays (which share an upright frame and must attach to an existing run), a Starter Bay is completely freestanding. Featuring two heavy-duty welded end-frames, it provides the structural backbone needed to store heavy tools, equipment, archive cartons, and bulk inventory safely.
Complete 3-Shelf Tier Configuration
Each Starter Bay comes equipped with three complete shelf levels out of the box. Every level includes two precision step beams, safety locking pins, and a heavy-duty particle board insert. Shelf levels adjust up or down in 50 mm increments, allowing you to tailor spacing for tall cartons, tool chests, or compact parts tubs. Need higher picking density? Additional tier levels can be purchased separately at any time.
Flush Step Beams & High-Density Timber Decks
Our step beams feature a precision recessed inner ledge. When you lay down the included high-density particle board timber boards, they sit completely flush with the top of the steel beam. This creates a smooth, flat surface that allows you to slide cardboard boxes and heavy tubs on and off without catching on raw timber or steel edges.
Complete Safety & Modular Expandability
- Pre-Assembled Welded Frames: High-grade structural steel uprights, powder-coated in gunmetal grey for maximum scratch and corrosion resistance in industrial environments.
- Safety Beam Locking Pins: Every beam includes heavy-duty steel safety pins that prevent accidental dislodgement from upward forklift bumps or hand-loading impacts.
- Easy Modular Growth: Need to extend your storage run down the track? Simply attach one or more Particle Board Add-on Bays to this Starter Bay to double or triple your storage footprint.
System Dimensions & Load Capacities
Select your required Frame Height, Bay Depth, and Beam Length using the dropdown selectors above to match your available floor plan.
Note: Please allow for the External Bay Length when measuring your floor space to account for the width of the upright frame legs.
| Beam Length (mm) | External Bay Length (mm) | Max Load Per Level (UDL) |
|---|---|---|
| 900 | 1020 | 450kg |
| 1200 | 1320 | 450kg |
| 1500 | 1620 | 450kg |
| 1800 | 1920 | 400kg |
| 2400 | 2520 | 300kg |
Modular Shelving Guide
How to Configure Your Longspan Run
Current Step
Starter Bay
The standalone base unit. Includes 2 end upright frames and beam levels. Every continuous run of shelving requires exactly one Starter Bay to begin.
Step 02
Add-on Bay
Connects directly into your Starter Bay to extend the row. Includes only 1 end frame, sharing the common upright to save cost and floor footprint.
Step 03
Extra Shelf Levels
Standard bays include set levels. Add supplementary beams, particle board shelves, and locking pins here to maximise density for smaller stock.
Additional information
| Shelf Height mm | 2000, 2400, 3000 |
|---|---|
| Shelf Width mm | 900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2400 |
| Depth | 460mm, 600mm, 900mm |




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