What are the structural design characteristics of the shelves in the weighing area
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www.dzoneshop.com | Release time:2025年07月22日
The structural design of the bulk food area shelves (commonly used in supermarkets and convenience stores for bulk food such as candy, nuts, miscellaneous grains, etc.) should take into account display, convenience, safety, and cleanliness, while also adapting to the usage habits of bulk goods. Its core features are as follows:
1、 Open structure enhances display and accessibility convenience
No closed obstruction: The main body of the shelf is mostly an open frame, with no barriers or only low guardrails (usually 5-10cm in height) on the shelves or storage areas, ensuring that consumers can directly see the full picture of the product (such as color and shape) and enhancing their desire to purchase.
Forward leaning shelves: Some shelf shelves are designed with a forward tilt of 10 ° -15 °, allowing products to naturally tilt outward, making it convenient for consumers to reach out and grab, especially suitable for small items such as bagged and loose snacks.
Multi layer low shelf design: The overall height is usually 1.2-1.8 meters (within the range of human line of sight and reach), with 3-5 layers to avoid difficulties in accessing high-rise products and facilitate store staff restocking.
2、 Modular combination, suitable for diversified commodities
Adjustable layer spacing: The height of the layer board can be freely adjusted through the column holes (spacing 5-10cm) to meet the needs of different height products (such as large bags of miscellaneous grains, small cans of candy), and flexibly respond to product replacement.
Partition unitization: Each floor is divided into multiple independent storage locations (each corresponding to a product) through partitions and dividers, avoiding the mixing of different products and facilitating price tags and traceability.
Compatible auxiliary tools: Hooks and brackets can be reserved at the edge of the shelf or next to the storage location for placing scoops (such as plastic spoons), clips, and weighing bags. Some styles are integrated with small electronic scale placement platforms, forming an integrated process of "picking weighing settlement".
3、 Material and detail design, with a focus on safety and cleanliness
Food grade materials: Stainless steel, food grade PP plastic or tempered glass are commonly used for shelves and partitions, with a smooth and easy to clean surface, acid and alkali resistance (can be directly wiped with disinfectant), meeting food contact safety standards and avoiding contamination of bulk food.
Anti drop and load-bearing: The edges of the laminated board are rounded to prevent scratches on the hands; Reinforce the connection (such as metal buckles and screw fixation) to ensure a single-layer load-bearing capacity of 5-20kg (meeting the stacking requirements of bagged food) and avoid deformation of the cargo space.
Easy to clean structure: The shelf frame is designed with no dead corners (such as smooth welding and no grooves) to reduce dust accumulation; Some of the shelves are detachable, making them easy to clean regularly, especially suitable for humid environments such as bulk dry goods areas.
4、 Humanized auxiliary design enhances shopping experience
Clear display of price tags: There are price tags (made of transparent plastic material) at the front end of each floor or next to the storage location. The price tags correspond to the products one by one, and the font is eye-catching, making it convenient for consumers to quickly understand the price, place of origin, and shelf life.
Guided layout: The shelves are arranged in a linear or circular pattern, with a reserved channel width of 0.8-1.2 meters, making it convenient for multiple people to choose at the same time; Some shelves are equipped with swivel wheels at the bottom, which can be temporarily moved and adjusted in position (such as for centralized display during promotional activities).
Convenience of restocking: The back is unobstructed or the back panel can be opened, allowing staff to quickly restock from the back of the shelf without having to flip the product from the front, reducing interference with consumers' shopping.