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Unit Load Capacity Information

Before selecting type of post, consideration should be given to the loads to be carried.
Use the formula below to get the unit load, then select a post type from the table.
(B-2) x A = Unit Load

  • A = Shelf Load
    (See note 2)
  • B = Shelves per unit
    (includes top and bottom shelves)

WARNING:

Use H-Posts for:

  • High-rise applications
  • Pass-through applications regardless of load
  • High-density, multi-level applications

1.92 Safety Factor

STANDARD POST H - POST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Unit Load (x 1000 lbs) Shelf Spacing (inches) 12” 18” 24” 30” 36” 8,300 lbs 16,800 lbs 4,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 5,000 lbs 15,500 lbs 6,700 lbs 16,000 lbs 7,600 lbs 16,500 lbs

Standard Shelving
(Beaded Front Posts)

Beaded Front Posts with Sway Braces

High-Density Shelving
(H-Posts)

H-Post unit with sway braces

Typical sway brace installations

for seismic zone no's: 0 & 1

Side Sway Braces

7’3” 8’3”to10’3”

Use of Side Sway Braces

  • Standard Shelving - Part No. 5344 ( Standard Posts )
  • High-Density Shelving - Part No. 5341 ( H-Posts )

Back Sway Braces

7’3” 8’3”to10’3”

Use of Back Sway Braces

  • (Part No. 5342) for both standard and high-density (H-Post) shelving
Notes:
  1. When splicing posts for increased heights or multi-level shelving, use the proper number of braces required for the height of the posts being added.
    Example: a 10’-3” model increased another 10’-3” in height would require 4 sets of side sway braces and 4 sets of back braces.
  2. For additional bracing requirements in Seismic Zones No. 2, 3 and 4, consult the Hallowell Applications Engineering Department.