I have these shelves and purchased on a similar deal. I believe the description of 70kg/shelf is wrong as mine are 350kg/shelf (they must have divided the per shelf rating by the 5 shelves….). Also this is in the reviews on the site so pretty sure its the same ones I have @350kg/shelf.
similar at bunnings (deeper but not as wide) is $129 and only 200kg/shelf
1220mm (W) x 400mm (D) x 1830mm (H).
350kg per shelf.
Maybe a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer.
thanks
Can't beat the $48 Montgomery shelves at bunnings, even though the dimensions are different. 350kg per shelf is ALOT, the bunnings is 150kg.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/montgomery-1830-x-910-x-410mm-5-…
Agree. 350kg is a lot and IMO the shelves don't look like they'd be rated at 350kg. It might be 350kg for the entire unit i.e. 5 shelves x 70kg/shelf makes more sense IMO.
If you look closely at the bottom shelf in the photo, the MDF is bowed without any weight on it. There's no way in the world this unit could hold a total weight of 1.75 tonnes (5 shelves x 350kg) and I certainly wouldn't put anything valuable on or near it if you tried to use it to store anything approaching that weight
https://i.imgur.com/PwKlWdP.jpg
"Who would have thought you could hold up a car with a wicker basket?"
The shelves are rated at a "perfect" distribution. Those poles and such would hold a tonne; but any twisting force would be a concern.
We once had 3 ej20 engines on one of those, one on each shelf (only 3 shelves fit, lol) and they held up fine. Thats 160kg each shelf. Cakewalk really.
@MasterScythe: Specifications show 70kg/shelf.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-5-shelf-unit-pow…
OP is expressing what he thinks is the case.
Would you work under the car being held up by a wicker basket?
160kg x 3 = 480kg still falls well short of 350kg x 5 = 1.75 tonne
@bean_counter: Several reviews state 350kg per shelf, and the sca ad is incorrect.
I'm inclined to believe multiple real world owners, over someone who probably just copied a sheet onto a webpage.
To each their own. I wont be loading that much anyway.
@MasterScythe: I didn't see any reviews from people who were using them to store 350kg/shelf - or anything near that.
@bean_counter: Ah OK, no harm done.
Im a research nerd like that; I put a good hour into finding reviews both on the SCA page, and on a few forums matching that sku.
I still wouldnt advise it; but they claim it.
@MasterScythe: I did my research too - so you would have seen comments from real world owners (with my comments in brackets) like:
- The end product would not support the load that the shelves are designed to support. I would not buy again. Not worth the time and inferior product.
- Not as good quality as the first generation I would have to say but hey their doing the job just the same. (wonder if the 1st gen was higher spec???)
- I would not trust these to hold 350kg per shelf as in the description, maybe 250kg in total. (that's only 50kg per shelf… but just the reviewer's opinion)
- When putting together the brackets don’t line up on all shelves and isn’t very sturdy for something rated 350kg per shelf.
- Poor quality don't recommend to buy. Steel part is not heavy duty (comment from 2 weeks ago)
- The shelf boards are the main weakness. They get stains and can start to bow if there's too much weight (>20kg) sitting in the centre. (you certainly wouldn't want anything heavy only supported by MDF for any lengthy period of time if only 20kg makes it start to bow - imagine what 350kg would do. The shelves are supported by metal components around the edges only i.e. there's no other support under the MDF, which clearly makes this an area of weakness. You would need to ensure the weight of heavy items is mainly supported by the existing metal shelf supports. Otherwise, over time the MDF will sag under the weight and will eventually fail. Installing support brackets under the MDF would be advisable if relying on MDF board rather than the metal shelf supports to carry heavy loads )
There's lots of positive reviews about the shelf units being sturdy as well - but no-one claiming they've used for anything remotely close to 350kg on a single shelf. Used sensibly (light to medium duty), they appear to be a reasonable shelf unit. If you're wanting units with shelves that will actually need to support 350kg then look for something that uses a stronger shelf design/material.
@bean_counter: Thats a long post to agree with me.
To repeat myself;
"I still wouldnt advise it; but they claim it."
@MasterScythe: Except you said that you're "inclined to believe multiple real world owners" that the capacity is 350kg/shelf but then said "I still wouldn't advise it". So you believe them… but you don't? So if it's the former then I don't agree with you but if it's the latter then you are actually agreeing with me…. not the reverse. Remember - I started this with "There's no way in the world this unit could hold a total weight of 1.75 tonnes (5 shelves x 350kg) and I certainly wouldn't put anything valuable on or near it if you tried to use it to store anything approaching that weight"
@bean_counter: I stand by my initial comment you've been agreeing with.
Went in store, their rating is 350kg per shelf.
I wouldn't load it up to that personally.
Im not sure how much metal work you do, but as per my initial post, a perfectly distributed 350kg is unlikely to shear 3mm steel with a 10mm stud.
But as per my post, equal distribution is nearly impossible to do, and twisting is a horror show, so I wouldnt advise it.
Try if you want; I wont be. But Im right about the ratings.
@bean_counter: Mostly;
"Those poles and such would hold a tonne; but any twisting force would be a concern."
and
"I still wouldnt advise it; but they claim it."
Really, I dont see any significant disagreements from you, with me; just a couple of quibbles I have no control over.
The only thing you have disagreed with so far, is that SCA shouldnt have 350kg per shelf on the box.
I didnt make the box, lol.
The only place we disagree with is the shear strength of 2.5-3mm steel.
But as I outlined, it's not super relevant because the odds of someone PERFECTLY loading a shelf is near zero, and any twist is terrifying.
Curiously, why are you so keen on repeating my points to me, instead of contacting SCA, to update either their box, or the website (whichever they choose to go with)?
You're acting very impassioned towards this specific product, so I'm curious what brings on this dedication?
@MasterScythe: Where have I agreed (or disagreed)
- the poles would hold a tonne?
- twisting force would be a concern?
You stating "I still wouldn't advise it" appears to agree with my comment 10 1/2 hours earlier "I certainly wouldn't put anything valuable on or near it if you tried to use it to store anything approaching that weight." So that would be you agreeing with me, rather than the reverse.
I've made no comment about the shear strength of 2.5-3mm steel - or of anything.
I'm only interested in ensuring people reading this post are wary of claims that the shelves will hold 350kg per shelf and your earlier comments appear to support they did e.g. "Several reviews state 350kg per shelf…. I'm inclined to believe multiple real world owners". You've softened those views in subsequent comments of our exchange
@bean_counter: I was just confirming what they were officially rated to, since a previous poster (now deleted) was being accused of speculating.
I always implied I wouldn't load it to that.
But I was just confirming the official rating in defence of the OP; since 70kg is clearly incorrect.
Either way, enjoy your shelves, mine are great.
i havent seen the SCA ones in RL however they seem to look exactly like the Montgomery. Can anyone confirm they are the same quality?
They do look the same. Dimensions are also similar, but the SCA one has a little more depth/length.
Would assume they are made by the same company, but the Bunnings are priced lower.
This or the bunnings $178 deal or one just above?
Or Metal Mate slotted steel with a few more options and dimensions possible, also available from Bunnings.
2 of the ones just above are basically the same size as the $178 deal. I'm getting 2 of the $48 ones
How does $39 from Bunnings look like? Isn’t that better than $48?
Narrower, shallower, and shorter.
I'd happily spend the extra $9 for shelves that are 10cm wider and 10cm deeper. Much more practical, unless you're very space limited and only the smaller one would fit your garage.
625kg/shelf vs 70kg(maybe 350kg)/shelf I would go with the bunnings one, but also consider the size of your garage.
These have been for sale before for 2 for $150.
Load Rating: 70kg per shelf
I have couple in my garage and the moisture from rain last year and this year caused mould on the MDF.
I have also noticed some MDF have bowed.
Looking for replacement that resist to mould
So deal OZBer, Any idea what can I get as replacement of those MDF panel? Thanks
Why not just coat the MDF? Something like plastidip (rubberised paint) might suit it well? Not sure
Marine Ply is best.
Melamine particle board will be a step up from mdf.
Or just thicker mdf; just dont forget to seal it (varnish, paint, whatever).
If you want proper shelves and not this flimsy wobbly stuff (I’ve been there before), I bought mine from this mob (BNE Richlands):
https://www.superrack.com.au/garage-shelving/
They have all sorts of width, depth and heights. I kitted out my shed with the white ones with metal shelves which are 800kg rated. Looks nice and solid as hell.
They are good but delivery cost is a killer
IMO a better deal at Bunnings atm..
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/716200
Pinnacle Heavy Duty 1830x1820 4 Tier Shelves $178 + Delivery ($0 in-Store) @ Bunnings (650kg per shelf)
Also..
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/713350
VIC] Pinnacle Heavy Duty Steel Shelves 4 Tier 450kg Per Shelf $129 @ Bunnings (Vermont South & Keysborough)
Just a heads up, any of those shitfull things you guys have linked with chipboard shelving will without question be mould riddled hazards within 2 months.
What kind of powder do they use?