Heavy-Duty Widespan Shelving Systems by S.E.M.CO - Versatile, Robust & Retail-Ready
Manufactured, designed and installed in the UK by S.E.M.CO – specialists in heavy-duty warehouse and yard racking systems
What is Widespan Shelving?
Widespan shelving is one of the most effective solutions for hand-loaded storage when you want a combination of strength, adjustability, accessibility and presentation.
Why Choose Widespan Shelving?
Our systems are engineered to support heavier, bulkier items, while providing clean, professional aesthetics that suit both industrial and customer-facing environments.
- Flexible & modular design which makes it easy to reconfigure beam positions to match changing inventory.
- Flush, slot-free fronts which give a neat, retail-quality face to your shelving.
- Strong structural design that ideal for medium-to-heavy items that are not palletised.
- Ideal for hand-pick operations, resulting in easier access and visibility than deep racks.
At S.E.M.CO, our Widespan Shelving systems are engineered to deliver all of these advantages, with the delivery, installation and support backing of an established UK supplier.
Widespan Shelving Overview
| Application | Automotive components, Fixtures & Fittings, Plumbing Products, Retail Goods |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Manual Picking |
| Manufacturing | Staffordshire, UK |
| Lead Time | Readily Available* |
*Typical, some bespoke systems may vary.
Widespan Shelving Features
Posts
Excellent adjustability – racking post sections are punched at 50mm pitch to full height to facilitate easily adjustable beam location.
Bolted Construction
Bolted construction allows easy changes to rack frame height and depth should requirements change whilst tubular bracing strengthens and supports the rack.
Box Section Rack Post
Box section rack post strength is maximised by the indented front face feature and as all slots appear on the inner faces, an aesthetically pleasing flush front post face is presented.
Unique Recessed Connector
The unique recessed connector design allows for welding of the stepped beam thereby limiting racking beam rotation.
Single Rolled Section Stepped Beam
Single rolled section beam allows for 25mm standard chipboard shelves to be easily fitted to the rack and a simple and effective footplate fixing which requires no bolts, allows floor fixing of rack if required.
Professional Appearance
Widespan shelving contributes to a tidy and professional-looking storage area, which can be important for customer-facing environments.
Why S.E.M.CO Stands Out Compared to its Competitors
With decades of experience supplying warehouse, yard, and retail sectors across the UK, S.E.M.CO combines deep industry knowledge with a fully in-house team for design, structural calculations, installation and inspections. We have the expertise to manage projects of any scale, from small installations to large, complex systems, all delivered in full compliance with UK safety standards and best practices. Based locally in Staffordshire, our responsive service extends nationwide, ensuring clients receive reliable support wherever their operations are located.
How We Work — From Consultation To Installation
- Enquiry & brief: Tell us what you intend to store, your load types and throughput.
- Site Visit: We offer a free site visit where our team visits your warehouse or yard to measure and assess constraints.
- Design & quote: Our in-house design engineers will craft a CAD layout of your requirements with load calculations and lead time.
- Manufacture & deliver: We take pride in being a UK manufacturer and we ensure what we send out is at the highest quality, so all our products undergo a quality assurance test.
- Installation & handover: Installation is carried out through our in-house SEIRS accredited installers and an acknowledgment certification is provided.
Why Choose S.E.M.CO As Your Reputable Partner
Ready to discuss your shelving project?
Request a quote today or book a site visit with our specification team. We will assess your requirements, provide recommended layouts, and deliver a cost-effective, safe Widespan Shelving solution bespoke to you.
S.E.M.CO Widespan Shelving Specs
| Shelving Compatibility | 25mm Chipboard Shelves |
|---|---|
| Post Section | 50mm pitch |
| Internal Finish | Blue & Yellow |
| External Finish | HD Galvanized |
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Ideal For Storing
- Automotive Components
- Fixtures & Fittings
- Plumbing Products
- Small Finished Goods
- Retail Merchandise Storage
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Book A Site Visit
Site surveys are available UK-wide. We will measure and advise on the best layout.
Trust & Certification
S.E.M.CO are full members of SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association), with our installation and inspection teams fully SARI (SEMA Approved Rack Inspector), and SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme) registered.
Our Racking is manufactured in accordance with the SEMA Code of Practice for The Design of Static Cantilever Racking and/ or FEM 10-2-09 and/or BS5950 Part 5 and/or BS EN 1993 -1 -1 (Eurocode 3). Racking is manufactured depending on your storage requirements and the complexity of the racking structure.
Widespan Shelving - FAQs
What is widespan shelving?
Widespan shelving also called longspan shelving is a heavy-duty storage system designed for hand-loaded goods that are too large or heavy for standard shelving. It provides wide beam spans, deep shelves, and easy access from both sides, making it ideal for warehouses, workshops, and retail stockrooms.
What is the difference between widespan shelving and pallet racking?
Widespan shelving is made for manually loaded items, while pallet racking is designed for forklift-loaded pallets. Widespan systems offer easier access and smaller shelf pitches, ideal for picking operations or mixed-size stock.
