Blog – McMurray Stern

Wide-span Shelving: The No-Bolt Solution for Quick, Affordable Warehouse Organization

Written by Randy | Jul 25, 2025 7:00:00 AM

When it comes to organizing a warehouse or retail backroom, speed, flexibility, and affordability are key considerations. Wide-span shelving checks all those boxes. At McMurray Stern, we offer wide-span shelving as a go-to solution for businesses that require practical storage without the need for tools or complicated installation.

What Is Wide-span Shelving?

Wide-span shelving, also known as boltless shelving, utilizes a keyhole-and-rivet design that locks securely without the need for nuts, bolts, or tools. Boltless shelving makes assembly fast and straightforward, even for teams with minimal setup experience. A rubber mallet is often the only tool needed to secure components into place.

The result? A strong, versatile shelving system that supports your workflow without slowing it down.

Easy to Assemble, Even Easier to Reconfigure

Unlike traditional shelving units that require wrenches, bolts, and a whole afternoon to assemble, wide-span shelving prioritizes efficiency. The components are lightweight but strong, and the shelves adjust in 1.5" increments to accommodate changing inventory needs.

Whether you're rearranging a retail backroom layout or scaling storage in a light industrial space, wide-span shelving is dismantled and rebuilt with minimal downtime. This flexibility is especially valuable for operations that shift frequently or handle seasonal goods.

Built for Retail and Light Industrial Storage

Wide-span shelving’s clean design and load-bearing capacity make it ideal for:

  • Retail stockrooms: Perfect for storing backstock of merchandise, bulk items, or boxed inventory.
  • Shipping and receiving areas: Easy to organize packages, bins, and supplies for quick access.
  • Workshops or light manufacturing: Store tools, components, and raw materials in a compact footprint.

Shelves are available in a variety of depths and widths, so you can create a system that fits your space, whether you’re working with limited square footage or expanding your storage footprint.

Cost-Effective Without Compromising Quality

Wide-span shelving systems are an affordable option compared to other storage systems, and they don't skimp on durability. Each unit can handle hundreds of pounds per shelf, depending on the configuration, making them more than capable of managing everyday storage demands.

And because there are no small hardware pieces to track or lose, maintenance and reconfiguration are easier, too.

Why Choose wide-span shelving from McMurray Stern?

At McMurray Stern, we provide wide-span shelving solutions tailored to your specific needs. From layout planning to installation and support, we ensure your system not only fits your space but also enhances it.

Our team will work with you to design a storage setup that supports your operations now and can grow with you in the future.

 

Ready to simplify your warehouse or stockroom storage? Let's discuss how wide-span shelving can benefit you. Contact McMurray Stern today to get started.