[Nhcoll-l] Shelves load capasity

[Carrie A. Eaton]

Hi Joosep,
The load capacity is largely driven by the material from which the shelf is made (steel, I assume?) but a big portion of what controls the shelf’s carrying capacity is the post construction (the uprights that hold the shelf) and how that load is transferred to the floor. You also have to take in account the weight of the shelf itself. So a steel shelf with a 500lb capacity and 100lb of steel decking that makes up the shelf would only hold 400lb of objects. Having just dealt with some difficulties with inadequate load capacities, I would highly encourage you to inquire with the manufacturer and get a good estimate of the shelf’s carrying capacity before putting objects on it. This was also save your back the trouble of having to lift objects multiple times. Best of luck!
Cheers,
Carrie

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From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Joosep Sarapuu
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Shelves load capasity

Sorry, I forgot to add what collections are on the shelves. We need these shelves for bones and horns. And the other ones are for stuffed animals and for fluid collections.

Sincerely,
Joosep Sarapuu

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Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5:35 PM
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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Shelves load capasity

Dear all,
I think some of you have been already had this situation before.
We are going to have a new shelves for our collection rooms and we would like to know what should be the load capasity for shelves. Our shelves sizes are 100x59cm.
Can somebody give me estimate load capasity for these ones?

Sincerely,
Joosep Sarapuu

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