More space, fewer screws: the 5 secrets that make the Aluplast shelf a revolution for professional storage
For a catering professional, a laboratory manager or an industrial logistics manager, the organization of spaces is not a simple aesthetic exercise, but a determining factor for productivity.
In critical environments (cold rooms, compact warehouses, high humidity areas) maintaining order and hygiene is a daily challenge. The Aluplast system was created precisely to overcome the limits of traditional shelving, combining quality and practicality in a context where HACCP compliance is fundamental.
1) Record range: when lightness is deceiving (in a positive way)
Aluplast overturns the "more weight = more sturdiness" paradigm thanks to a hybrid structure with anodized aluminum uprights and polypropylene shelves, stable and light, without the typical problems of ferrous metals.
- capacity 270 kg per shelf: for lengths from 600 to 1000 mm.
- capacity 200 kg per shelf: for lengths from 1100 to 1500 mm.
- capacity 150 kg per shelf: for lengths from 1600 to 2000 mm.
The solidity of the system is validated by CATAS tests according to UNI 8597/84 and UNI 8601/84 standards, with limited flexure even under prolonged stress. The anodized aluminum reduces the risk of corrosion even in the presence of high humidity and temperature changes.
2) The magic of the joint: goodbye to dead corners and double uprights
The Aluplast joint allows corner configurations (L, U or T) eliminating the double upright typical of traditional shelving, which steals space and hinders picking. The system includes a cut for the joint seat on the polypropylene slats to insert the bracket onto the frame of the adjacent module.
- more useful space: every centimeter of the corner is accessible again.
- more visibility: continuity of the shelves for tidier visual management.
- more hygiene: fewer uprights, fewer critical points and easier cleaning.
3) Push-fit assembly: the end of the bolt era
Aluplast eliminates screws, bolts and threads with a quick-fit push-fit assembly. The system uses conical bushings that fit into the grooves of the uprights, with adjustment every 100 mm to adapt the height of the shelves.
- quick assembly: with bare hands or with a rubber hammer.
- self-tightening: under load the structure increases stability.
- reconfigurability: variation of the height of the shelves without dismantling everything.
From a hygienic point of view, the absence of screws reduces cracks and threads where dirt tends to accumulate, making the structure easier to sanitize.
4) Double-ended security: NSF and CATAS certifications
Aluplast demonstrates its reliability with complementary certifications that cover hygiene and mechanical resistance.
- NSF certification: suitability of materials and design to prevent bacterial contamination.
- CATAS certification: engineering robustness and structural safety for intense use.
HACCP compliance is supported by polypropylene shelves: they areperforated to promote air circulation in the cold rooms and removable for practical washing (even in the dishwasher, where permitted by internal procedures).
5) Not just kitchens: an industrial chameleon
The Ho.Re.Ca. sector it is one of the ideal contexts, but the chemical and mechanical resistance makes Aluplast also suitable for other professional environments where reliable and long-lasting surfaces are needed.
- healthcare and laboratories: pharmacies, dental practices, analysis laboratories.
- chemistry and cosmetics: environments where resistance to corrosion is essential.
- garden and agriculture: storage in high humidity areas.
- industrial laundries: steam and heat which undermine traditional solutions.
Choosing Aluplast means investing in a system that evolves with your business: modular, hygienic, easy to reconfigure and designed to simplify work.
In a market that requires speed, order and safety, the question is not how much a shelf costs, but how much the inefficiency of a rigid, bulky or difficult to clean system costs every day.