Boltless L-Shape Storage Rack with Bottom Tier Raised for Luggage - SIM WIN LIANG Singapore

Boltless L-Shape Rack Safety Advisory for Raised Bottom Tier

It is common for homeowners to store their luggage in storerooms and these luggage are often stored:

  • On the topmost tier of the Boltless Storage Rack(s); or
  • On the floor beneath the Boltless Storage Rack(s)

The former is the safest way to store, and is the method we highly recommend.

The latter will require the Boltless Storage Rack's Bottom Tier to be raised to around 82cm so that most luggage sizes can fit beneath. With this configuration increasingly popular in Singapore, there are some safety advisories that needs to be highlighted, which is why we brought you to this page.

  • Our Boltless Storage Rack is designed to be lightweight but yet able to take heavy load capacity. A Boltless L-Shape Rack weighs around 40 - 50KG but can take up to 1000KG across the entire rack structure.
  • A Boltless Storage Rack structure - regardless a Single Rack or a L-Shape Rack - will become more wobbly as the height of the base level (bottom tier) increases.
  • Why? When the base level of a structure is raised, the overall center of gravity (the point where the object's weight is evenly distributed) moves upwards.
  • A higher center of gravity means that it's easier for external forces (like pulling, pushing, shaking or uneven weight distribution) to cause it to shake or sway.

Then how do we use the Boltless Storage Rack(s) safely?

Firstly, always put heavy items on the lower levels and light items on the upper levels. This helps to lower the overall center of gravity of the Boltless Storage Rack, making it less wobbly.

Secondly, do not attempt to pull/shake the Boltless Storage Rack from the top or climb onto it. Your weight will severely increase the overall center of gravity, throwing the rack structure off balance.

Thirdly, we will recommend Reinforcement Bar(s) to be installed at the back-face (rear side) of the Boltless Storage Rack(s) when you asked for raised bottom tier. Keep them installed as they are designed to brace the lower ends of the Upright (vertical) Frames to maintain its structural integrity.

It is important to note that the above-mentioned do not 100% eliminate wobbliness. They only serve the purpose to reduce wobbliness and to ensure that your Boltless Storage Rack(s) remain safe to use.

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