Alera
Alera SW50-4818BL Wire Shelving Starter Kit 48w x 18d x 72h Black office furniture
A 48 by 18 by 72 inch black wire shelving kit with four adjustable shelves, NSF certified, supporting 1250 pounds per shelf
- TypeDrawer Cabinets
- ColorBlack
- NSF certified for food-safe environments
- ANSI/BIFMA standards met for commercial durability
- Configures as single four-tier rack or dual two-tier racks
- 1250 lbs per shelf capacity with welded wire construction
- Tool-free snap assembly with 1-inch shelf adjustment
Versatile storage for commercial spaces
The Alera SW50-4818BL wire shelving starter kit delivers NSF food equipment certified storage that meets ANSI/BIFMA standards for industrial and commercial environments. Its open wire construction promotes air circulation while minimising dust accumulation on stored items. The black finish suits professional settings from warehouses to food service areas.
Tool-free assembly with configurable layouts
Snap-together components assemble in minutes without tools, and shelves adjust in 1-inch increments to accommodate varying load heights. The kit can be configured as a single four-tier rack measuring 48w x 18d x 72h or split into two separate two-tier racks for flexible floor planning. Each shelf supports up to 1250 lbs when weight is evenly distributed.
Weight limits and environmental suitability
The 1250 lb per shelf rating applies only to evenly distributed static loads; concentrated or dynamic loads will reduce effective capacity. NSF certification covers food equipment zones but does not extend to all chemical exposure scenarios. The open wire design prevents liquid containment, so spills will pass through to lower levels or the floor.
Highlights
- NSF certified for food-safe environments
- ANSI/BIFMA standards met for commercial durability
- Configures as single four-tier rack or dual two-tier racks
- 1250 lbs per shelf capacity with welded wire construction
- Tool-free snap assembly with 1-inch shelf adjustment
Specifications
| Type | Drawer Cabinets |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alera |
| Model | SW50-4818BL |
| Color | Black |
| Shipping weight | 32.43 kg |
| Package size | 1260 × 470 × 170 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the shelves on the SW50-4818BL need tightening or replacement over time?
The welded wire shelves are fixed by snap-together clips and have no moving parts, so no periodic tightening or shelf replacement is required.
What load limit is reached first when the SW50-4818BL is fully loaded day after day?
Each shelf supports up to 1,250 lbs evenly distributed, and the frame is rated to that same per-shelf figure, so the shelf limit is the governing constraint.
How much heat or noise does the SW50-4818BL produce when left assembled in a warehouse all day?
The unit is passive steel wire with no motor or electronics, so it generates no heat and makes no noise regardless of how long it remains in place.
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