Description
Tough. Simple. Built to fit.
MDF shelf panels are high-strength, drop-in shelves made for Longspan shelving systems.
Precision-cut to sit between beams, it provides a clean, solid surface for cartons, files, and general stock.
Best suited for dry warehouse or office use.
Why choose MDF shelves?
- ✅ Clean surface: Ideal for stacking, labelling, and storage
- ✅ Durable board: Medium-density fibreboard resists sagging and wear
- ✅ Drop-in fit: Sits flush between beams — no trimming or tools required
- ✅ General purpose: Excellent for dry storage, offices, and archives
Not suitable for humid or fire-sensitive areas.
Shelf Support Bars are often required to reach the rated load capacity.
🏋️ MDF Shelf Capacity Table (18mm – Beam-Limited)
Capacities below reflect MDF shelves fitted to Apex Longspan shelving. Other brands may vary
Based on certified structural data and capped to the safe load limit of each beam.
All values are Uniformly Distributed Loads (UDL).
| Beam Length |
460D |
2 Supports |
3+ Supports |
600D Unsupported |
2 Supports |
3+ Supports |
900D Unsupported |
2 Supports |
3+ Supports |
1200D Unsupported |
2 Supports |
3+ Supports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900mm | 251kg | 314kg | 423kg | 160kg | 200kg | 430kg | 120kg | 150kg | 350kg | 80kg | 100kg | 300kg |
| 1200mm | 293kg | 367kg | 436kg | 213kg | 267kg | 478kg | 160kg | 200kg | 400kg | 120kg | 150kg | 350kg |
| 1500mm | 367kg | 459kg | 490kg | 263kg | 329kg | 465kg | 208kg | 260kg | 450kg | 160kg | 200kg | 400kg |
| 1800mm | 360kg | 450kg | 450kg | 322kg | 403kg | 450kg | 256kg | 320kg | 480kg | 192kg | 240kg | 420kg |
| 2100mm | 320kg | 400kg | 400kg | 290kg | 363kg | 400kg | 232kg | 290kg | 460kg | 168kg | 210kg | 410kg |
| 2400mm | 240kg | 300kg | 300kg | 244kg | 306kg | 300kg | 192kg | 240kg | 420kg | 144kg | 180kg | 390kg |
🔧 Supports improve shelf strength and longevity.
*Using shelf support bars reduces timber bowing over time, helps maintain strength, and unlocks the shelf’s full rated load capacity.
*Always ensure your beam rating is equal to or greater than the shelf rating.
*Capacities shown may vary depending on shelving design.
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