{"product_id":"4-tier-garage-shelving-unit-40-inch-steel-mdf","title":"4 Tier Garage Shelving Unit – 40 Inch Boltless Steel Rack with MDF Shelves, Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003e4 Tier Garage Shelving Unit – 40 Inch Steel Rack with MDF Shelves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4 tier garage shelving unit is a black, boltless steel rack with four MDF shelf boards, measuring 40 inches wide, 20 inches deep and 57 inches high. The supplier rates it at 600 lb per shelf and 2,400 lb in total. Easy Life Markets sells it in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a deep, wide rack for bulky things. At 20 inches front to back it takes storage crates, paint tins, tool cases and car tyres without them hanging over the edge, and at 57 inches it stays below shoulder height, so the top shelf is easy to reach. The supplier's photos show it in a garage with oil containers and tyres, and in a kitchen with a microwave and food boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's specification panel lists the following with the rack:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × rubber hammer with metal handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 × rubber foot pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × pair of gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × anti-tip kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × column connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rack itself arrives in parts: steel uprights, beams and four shelf boards. The beams hook into slots in the uprights and are tapped home with the hammer, so no bolts are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from the supplier's specification panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMillimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1447.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf board thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe net weight is 40.6 lb (18.4 kg), including accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-shelf freestanding boltless rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPCC steel with powder coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four MDF boards, 13.5 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStated capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 lb (272 kg) per shelf, 2,400 lb (1,088.6 kg) total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable along the slotted uprights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier model number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 405S2LA2V0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Straight Answer on the Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe load figures.\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 lb per shelf is the supplier's rating. Ratings like this assume the weight is spread evenly across the whole shelf, the rack is correctly assembled and it stands on a hard, level floor. We have not tested it. The rack itself weighs 18.4 kg, so use sensible margins, put the heaviest items on the bottom shelf and never concentrate a big load in the middle of a board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMDF shelves and damp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shelf boards are MDF, a wood-fibre board. It is strong when dry. If it gets wet it swells and loses strength. In a damp garage or shed, keep liquids in trays and wipe up spills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix it to the wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two anti-tip kits are listed. Use them. A loaded rack can tip if it is climbed on, pulled or knocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier's listing for this rack names no brand. We sell it as an unbranded item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot stated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel thickness, the spacing of the adjustment slots and the package size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Shelving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shelf_(storage)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshelf\u003c\/a\u003e is the simplest piece of storage there is: a flat surface held up off the floor. What changes between a bookcase and a garage rack is how it is supported. Boltless racks like this one use slotted steel uprights and hook-in beams, a design borrowed from warehouse shelving. It goes together quickly, comes apart again for a move, and lets you set each shelf at the height you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil, coolant, tool cases, car care kit and seasonal tyres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop or shed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power tools, paint and fixings in crates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasement or storeroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxes, luggage and camping gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen or pantry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small appliances and bulk food, as in the supplier's photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShop or stockroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartons and stock at a reachable height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow a floor space of about 102 × 51 cm, plus room in front to lift things on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePutting It Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear the gloves. Pressed steel has sharp edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild it lying down or with a helper. Hook the beams into the same slot on each upright so the shelves are level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap each beam down with the rubber hammer until the tabs are fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the foot pads, stand the rack up and drop in the boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the anti-tip kits to the wall before loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad from the bottom up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLoading It Sensibly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaviest items go on the bottom shelf, lightest on the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread weight across the full width of a board, front to back as well as side to side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep liquids low, so a leak does not run over everything beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the things you use most between waist and chest height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the frame with a dry or slightly damp cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the boards dry. Stand leaking containers in a tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch up chipped coating to stop rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the beams are still seated after moving the rack or after a heavy knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not climb on the shelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome mechanics, DIYers and anyone clearing a garage or basement floor who needs deep shelves at a reachable height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 20 × 57 inches (W × D × H).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the shelves made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 mm MDF boards on a steel frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 lb per shelf, evenly spread, according to the supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e A rubber hammer is listed in the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a known brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier's listing names none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the 4 Tier Garage Shelving at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before buying, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-tier-garage-shelving-unit-72-inch-adjustable-steel\"\u003e5 tier garage shelving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavy-duty-shelving-unit-5-tier-mdf-boards-72-inch\"\u003eHeavy duty shelving unit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-garage-storage-cabinet-71-inch-wheels-lockable\"\u003eMetal garage storage cabinet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-shelving\"\u003estorage and shelving\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-organization\"\u003estorage and organization\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/e6910265-e685-487c-a892-b6c328d3cd18.jpg\" alt=\"4 tier garage shelving unit in black holding a microwave and storage boxes\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47173012193441,"sku":"CJJT234667701AZ","price":435.1,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/e6910265-e685-487c-a892-b6c328d3cd18.jpg?v=1789087272","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/4-tier-garage-shelving-unit-40-inch-steel-mdf","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}