A Heavy Duty Shelving System
E-Z’s heavy-duty shelving systems are built from industrial-strength steel and aluminum. The brackets and shelves feature stiffening flanges that prevent deformation under heavy loading. Working together, the components form a “rock-solid” connection to your building structure, suitable for applications such as:
- Heavy Storage (Coins, Ammunition)
- Humid Environments (Walk-in Coolers/Freezers, Turnout Gear Storage)
- Shop Work Surfaces
- Mobile Storage (Box Trucks, Shipping Containers)
The shelving is rock-solid when attached to wall panels in the freezer or cooler. It makes a big difference, especially when it comes to safety.
…the product is virtually indestructible. We use it in both offices to hold up our desk tops.

WALL-MOUNTED SHELVING LOADING EXAMPLE: 360 lbs (30 X 12 lbs/can) per each 24″-depth shelving bracket.
Heavy Duty Shelving Materials of Construction
Below are descriptions of the material finishes of our standard shelving components. For a comprehensive list of component styles start on our Shelving Components page. For specs please see our Specs page.
Wall-Mounted Uprights
Zinc-Plated Steel: 14 gauge [2 mm] steel sheet, zinc-plated in accordance with ASTM B633. Chromate-dipped.
Powder Paint Coated Steel: 14 gauge [2 mm] steel sheet complying with ASTM A1008. Phosphate primed and finished with electrostatically-applied plastic powder resin paint.
Extruded Aluminum: Complies with ASTM B221, Type 6061-T6 with aluminum mill finish or anodized finish to match shelves.
Stainless Steel: 14 gauge [2 mm] stainless steel, Type 304-2B complying with ASTM A240 and MIL S-5059.
Brackets
Zinc-Plated Steel: 12 gauge [2.8 mm] steel sheet, zinc plated and chromate dipped in accordance with ASTM B633.
Powder Paint Coated Steel: 12 gauge [2.8 mm] steel sheet complying with ASTM A1008. Phosphate-primed and finished with electrostatically applied plastic powder resin paint.
Aluminum: 0.125 inch [3 mm] aluminum sheet complying with SAE AMS-QQ-A250/2, Type 5052.
Stainless Steel: 12 gauge [2.8 mm] stainless steel, Type 304-2B, complying with ASTM A240 and MIL S-5059.
Shelves
Galvanized Steel: 16 gauge [1.6 mm] galvanized steel sheet complying with ASTM A653. G-90 coating of 1-1/4 oz per square foot [33 g/m2].
Powder Paint Coated Steel: 16 gauge [1.6 mm] steel sheet complying with ASTM A1008. Phosphate-primed and finished with electrostatically applied plastic powder resin paint coating.
Aluminum: 0.08 inch [2 mm] aluminum sheet complying with SAE AMS-QQ-A250/2, Type 5052.
Stainless Steel: 18 gauge [1.3 mm] stainless steel, Types 304-2B and 304-3. Complying with ASTM A240 and MIL S-505

An early photo of E-Z Shelving in a walk-in cooler.
10-Year Warranty
The purchase of E-Z’s heavy duty shelving systems includes a ten-year warranty.
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Method of Load Testing E-Z Shelving System Brackets
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