Specialist Storage & Safety Solutions
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Lightweight
Delivers strength and stability while remaining easy to pick stock
Flexible
Adjustable shelves adapt to changing stock profiles
Accessible
Open-front shelving keeps products visible and within reach
ROI
Reduces picking times and keeping workflows smooth
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For warehouses, workshops, or retail environments that need compact, flexible storage for smaller or lightweight items, shortspan shelving provides an efficient and accessible solution. Designed for small-to-medium products, tools, or supplies, shortspan shelving keeps goods neatly organised and always within easy reach.
With its compact design and adaptable configuration, shortspan shelving ensures every square metre of space is used effectively — perfectly aligned with Ikon’s SpaceSmart philosophy of maximising efficiency and organisation.
Suitable Applications & Benefits of Shortspan Shelving
E-Commerce & Retail
Automotive & Manufacturing
Warehousing & Distribution
Offices, Archives & Healthcare
Workshops & Trade
Lightweight & Durable
Flexible Configurations
Easy Accessibility
Compact and space-efficient 
Shortspan vs Longspan Shelving
Both Shortspan and Longspan Shelving are designed for manual handling, but they serve different purposes: Shortspan shelving is best for small-to-medium items, lightweight stock, and compact layouts where accessibility is key. Whereas, Longspan shelving provides wider spans and heavier load capacities, making it ideal for bulky cartons and equipment. Many businesses benefit from using both systems together, creating a tiered racking and shelving solution that covers all product sizes and weights.
Perfect for Smaller Stock
Every warehouse, workshop, or retail space has smaller stock that needs organised, accessible storage. Shortspan shelving is the smart way to manage it - compact, flexible, and easy to use. By keeping items visible and within reach, it reduces wasted time, improves picking accuracy, and supports smooth warehouse operations.
Compact and Efficient Storage
Shortspan shelving offers a compact, efficient storage solution for smaller or lightweight items, providing easy access and flexibility within a low-profile design. Perfect for fast-paced environments, customisable configurations, and scalable storage needs, shortspan shelving is an ideal choice for businesses looking to stay SpaceSmart. It’s a practical way to keep inventory accessible, organised, and adaptable for future growth.
Shortspan shelving is specifically designed to store small, lightweight items within a compact footprint. This system enables high-density storage of products, tools, or parts, while taking up minimal floor space. By utilising vertical storage in low-profile units, shortspan shelving lets you keep a wide variety of items accessible without cluttering your space.
The SpaceSmart approach is about maximising your storage capacity in the most efficient way possible. Shortspan shelving aligns with this by providing a streamlined storage solution that makes the most of your available space, helping you stay organised while freeing up room for other activities.
With shortspan shelving, quick access to stored items is always at your fingertips. Its low-profile, open design means items are easy to see and retrieve, making this system ideal for fast-paced environments where employees need immediate access to parts, tools, or supplies. This ease of access reduces the time spent searching for items, allowing for faster order picking or quicker workflows.
Shortspan shelving supports a SpaceSmart setup by providing immediate access to inventory, which is especially valuable in workshops, retail stockrooms, or warehouse pick zones. By reducing search times and handling needs, shortspan shelving keeps your operations efficient and responsive to demand.
One of the major advantages of shortspan shelving is its adaptability. The system can be configured to accommodate a range of item sizes and storage requirements. Each shelf can be adjusted in height, and the modular design allows for easy reconfiguration or expansion if inventory needs change. This flexibility makes shortspan shelving ideal for facilities with variable or seasonal stock.
In a SpaceSmart warehouse, adaptability is key to maintaining efficiency. Shortspan shelving supports this by allowing you to customise your storage setup based on current inventory needs, helping you stay organised while keeping your storage space flexible and versatile.
As your business evolves, so do your storage needs. Shortspan shelving is designed to be a scalable solution that grows alongside your inventory. The modular nature of shortspan shelving allows you to expand the system by adding more shelves or reconfiguring existing ones as storage demands increase, making it easy to adapt without needing a full storage overhaul.
This scalability aligns with the SpaceSmart ethos, allowing your storage to grow seamlessly with your business. Shortspan shelving is an investment in an adaptable, space-efficient solution that can handle the demands of today while remaining flexible for tomorrow.
Shortspan shelving offers a compact, efficient storage solution for smaller or lightweight items, providing easy access and flexibility within a low-profile design. Perfect for fast-paced environments, customisable configurations, and scalable storage needs, shortspan shelving is an ideal choice for businesses looking to stay SpaceSmart. It’s a practical way to keep inventory accessible, organised, and adaptable for future growth.
Shortspan shelving is a light-duty storage racking system designed specifically for smaller items that don’t require the heavy load capacity of longspan shelving or pallet racking systems. Built from strong steel uprights with lightweight, adjustable shelves, shortspan units are quick to install, reconfigure, and expand.
This makes them ideal for environments where frequent picking and accessibility are essential, such as order fulfilment areas, retail stockrooms, and workshops.
“Having made initial contact, Jack helped layout our drive in and standard racking plans. We met the rest of the IKON Team who were all extremely friendly and supportive through inception to completion.”
Mark Schofield
Pattesons Glass Ltd
“Delivered and installed on the date we were promised when we placed the order, good communication, friendly and tidy installation team who got it all up in a day. Very pleased and impressed.”
Tim Doran
Managing Director
“We’ve just bought our first set of racking from IKON Solutions Ltd, and we couldn’t be happier! The team is super professional, really easy to work with, and gave us some great advice along the way.”
John Carsley
Purchasing Manager
“Taylors Snacks Limited have worked With IKON to provide several bespoke racking and storage solutions. We have found their customer service to be excellent in all aspects, completing all work on time to a high standard.”
Matt Dunmore
Head of Engineering
“Cantilever racking completely changed how we handle long-length materials. Timber, pipe, sheet goods - everything’s accessible and properly supported. The IKON team spec’d it perfectly for our space.”
Marcus Holt
Building Supplies Manager
“We have used IKON for a few years now for racking and mezzanine installs and maintenance across our sites. They are very professional and Kyle has been a great project support to us also. Would highly recommend!”
Craig Stanford
Operations Manager
“Was great working with Jack and the team, helped me plan out the space to get the most from it, more than happy to edit the plan as we went, installation was fast and efficient. Could not recommended more.”
Tom
Bag In Box UK
“It’s the first thing we should have installed and the last thing we thought about. Since fitting IKON’s racking protection, we’ve had zero impact damage worth mentioning. Small cost, big peace of mind.”
Dean Fowler
Warehouse Ops. Manager
“We specify wire mesh decking on almost every installation we carry out. It’s one of those products that quietly makes everything else work better - safer stock, easier picking, and full sprinkler compliance without a second thought.”
Kyle Lucas
Operations Director
We design, supply, and install a comprehensive range of commercial storage systems across the UK. This includes adjustable pallet racking, drive-in racking, dynamic pallet flow systems, and heavy-duty cantilever racking for bulky goods. We also specialise in multi-tier shelving and structural mezzanine floors. Book a free site survey to find the exact system that fits your operational needs.
Choosing the right industrial racking depends on your stock profile, forklift type, and available floor space. Our expert team takes the guesswork out of this process by conducting a comprehensive, free site survey and space planning assessment. We analyse your daily workflow and inventory management to design a bespoke, high-density storage solution that maximises your capacity and efficiency. Speak to an expert today.
Yes. Beyond professional, safe installation by certified teams, we provide complete lifecycle support for your warehouse racking. This includes routine maintenance, rapid damage repair, and formal SEMA-aligned racking inspections to ensure your facility remains strictly compliant with UK health and safety regulations. Protect your workforce and your investment with our tailored aftercare packages. Explore our inspection services.
Lead times vary depending on the scale and complexity of your storage project. For standard stock items and simple industrial shelving, we can often provide next-day delivery. For larger, bespoke installations—such as complete warehouse fit-outs, heavy-duty pallet racking, or custom mezzanine floors—lead times typically range up to 6 weeks. We always provide a clear, transparent project timeline during your initial consultation to ensure minimal disruption to your operations.
Absolutely. We understand that upgrading your commercial storage is a significant capital investment. To help you manage cash flow while still expanding your operational capacity, we offer flexible, competitive financing options for all our racking and mezzanine installations. Contact our team to discuss a budget-friendly payment plan tailored specifically to your business needs.
Under UK health and safety legislation, your warehouse racking must be maintained in a safe working condition. The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (SEMA) highly recommends that a formal, documented inspection is carried out by a technically competent person—such as a SEMA Approved Rack Inspector (SARI)—at least once every 12 months. Alongside this annual check, you should conduct regular in-house visual inspections to spot immediate damage. Ikon offers comprehensive, SEMA-aligned inspection and maintenance packages to keep your facility fully compliant.
In most cases, installing a mezzanine floor inside your existing warehouse does not require planning permission, as it is considered an internal alteration. However, it will always require Building Regulations approval to ensure it meets strict structural, fire safety, and accessibility standards. At Ikon, our end-to-end service means we manage the entire Building Regulations application process on your behalf, ensuring your new mezzanine is completely compliant and hassle-free.
The load capacity of industrial pallet racking varies significantly depending on the specific system, the height of the frames, the type of beams used, and how the weight is distributed. For example, standard adjustable pallet racking can often hold several tonnes per level, while heavy-duty systems like Drive-In racking are engineered for high-density bulk storage. To ensure maximum safety, load capacity signs (Safe Working Load notices) must always be clearly displayed. If you are unsure what capacity you need, contact Ikon for a free site survey to calculate your exact requirements.
Yes, absolutely. We do much more than just install new systems. If you are moving premises, we offer complete warehouse relocation services, safely dismantling your existing racking and re-installing it at your new site. We also provide certified racking repair services; if a forklift collision damages an upright or beam, our maintenance team can replace the compromised components swiftly to minimise operational downtime and keep your racking SEMA-compliant.
SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association) is the UK’s leading body for safe storage practice. Their guidelines cover the safe design, installation, use, and maintenance of warehouse racking. Key SEMA recommendations include ensuring all racking is installed by qualified professionals, conducting annual expert safety inspections, promptly reporting and repairing accidental damage, and displaying clear load capacity notices on every rack. Ikon strictly adheres to SEMA guidelines across all our installations and maintenance services to guarantee the safety of your workforce.
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