Whether starting from scratch or reconfiguring an existing space, the decision of how to best organize plastic storage bins is one that needs to be made. One of the first decisions to be made is &#;do I put my storage bins on shelving or hang them from louvered panels?&#; Because wire shelving is the most popular style of shelving across many industries, we&#;ll focus on louvered panels versus wire shelving.Here are the pros and cons of each storage solution:A louvered panel is a flat sheet of steel with a system of slits which form rows of tabs for hanging storage bins. Louvered panels can be mounted directly to a wall or used in freestanding floor racks.: Louvered panels install very quickly and bins can be rearranged with little effort. Wall-mounted louvered panels have a number of unique benefits: The smaller-sized panels allow for a more compact utilization of space where an entire shelving unit might not be warranted. Mounting louvered panels to the wall also allows for easy sweeping and mopping underneath since there are no feet or legs touching the floor. Wall-mount panels also provide a very low profile and help conserve room in narrow spaces. Free-standing louvered racks are also a great option because they allow for the quick reconfiguration of bins without the need to fasten anything to the wall. Double-sided floor racks provide a convenient point-of-use station for supplies. Many new accessories such as peg hooks, shelves, and mobile units are available to give even more utility to this heavy-duty storage option.Louvered panels are made specifically for use with storage bins that have a lip for hanging. Although the most popular storage bins on the market, AkroBins, have this feature, this does somewhat limit your options. Louvered panels also come in a more limited range of sizes than wire shelving.Wire shelving units consist of a series of individual shelves supported by a series of vertical posts. Wire shelving units are typically freestanding units with leveling feet to provide a solid and secure storage location.: Wire shelving is available in a wide range of sizes and can hold just about any size or style of plastic storage bin on the market. Wire shelves have an open-deck design which lets both light and dust pass through, providing high visibility and a clean storage space. There are a wide variety of accessories available for wire shelving including casters, shelf dividers, labeling solutions and more. There are also utility carts and wall-mount systems that can be made from standard wire shelving components. Quick-adjust clips allow for custom spacing between shelves. Wire shelving is easy to assemble and in many cases, requires no tools. Wire shelving is easy to order through 4-shelf starter units or storage bin-plus-shelving kits.While assembly is easy, there is typically more assembly required for wire shelving than louvered panels. Although the open-deck design prevents dust accumulation on the shelves, it can be a little tricky to sweep or mop underneath and around the legs of wire shelving units. Unlike louvered panels which keep storage bins hanging in a fixed position, wire shelving may need some extra diligence to keep bins neatly aligned. Even with the wide range of sizes available, wire shelving typically takes up more space than a louvered panel with similar capacity.It can be difficult to choose between louvered panels and wire shelving to organize storage bins. However, many applications call for the use of both of these two great storage solutions. In many cases, available space is at a premium and so wall-mount louvered panels are the best choice. However, that same room may have large or bulky items that must also be stored and a wire shelving unit is the better option. Utilizing both wire shelving and louvered panels allows flexibility to work around the challenges each unique space presents &#;windows, electrical panels, doorways and other obstacles. Using a combination of both wire shelving units and louvered panels is a great way to create a custom storage solution that will keep you organized for years to come.To determine the best solution to organize your storage bins, view the complete line of Akro-Mils Louvered Panels . Need help? Contact us or your local Akro-Mils distributor Do you prefer wire shelving or louvered panels to organize your storage bins? Tell us about it in the comments section below.
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Copper Coating
Bare copper is preferred in most situations, though some copper alloys are better suited in environments where excellent abrasion or corrosion resistance is needed. More commonly, copper strands have a coating applied to add the properties required for a given application. For example, tin coating would be a preferred method when soldering is being used. The nickel plate and silver plate come into play when a higher temperature material is being used, such as a fluoropolymer. This is because nickel and silver melt and reflow at a higher temperature.
Copper Construction and Configuration
Copper stranding is defined by both its overall size and an individual strand&#;s size. For example, a .75 mm2 construction would be defined as 32 ends of .2 mm. The .75mm2 would be the overall size, and then there are .32 strands of .2mm for each strand. Application often determines the size of stranding that will be needed. In a power application, the ampacity requirements for the stranding will define the size needed to handle the power load, considering all of the conductors that are in play.
Stranding Designs
Stranding configuration selection depends on the end-application of the cable and the environment in which the cable must perform. Key deciding factors are flex and movement requirements. The typical rule of thumb is &#;the more strands, the more flexible and the longer the lifespan&#;. From a movement and motion standpoint, a rope lay construction is by far the most flexible configuration &#; it is also by far the most expensive, highlighting the trade-offs buyers and engineers must constantly consider when choosing materials.
For static applications, stranding matters less. Dramatic temperature fluctuation does not affect copper as much as movement does, but it is important to consider the connection point and how the cable will be terminated, as this could be a vulnerable area.
Other factors to consider are applicable regulatory agency requirements. As a North American company, Northwire adheres to many guidelines, with UL as one of the most predominant. UL requires twisted stranding in most applications. With other approvals and some agencies, manufacturers can run stranding without twisting it together.
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL
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Choosing the right materials for your custom cable can be a daunting task. To help clear up the ambiguity and to get you started on choosing an appropriate conductor type, we have laid out some information below on the eight most common conductors and the benefits of each. Keep in mind that it is important to consider the end application and its environment when choosing any custom cable material.
Bare copper
Bare copper is the most commonly used conductor type and is preferred in most applications because it is highly conductive and very cost effective. Offering a pure signal over long distances, bare copper also has natural flexibility and high tensile strength. With a temperature limit of 150°C, it is not the best suited for high temperature applications. If high temperature performance is required, silver or nickel-plated copper may be a better choice.
Tin-plated
If the custom cable or cable assembly will be used in a wet environment and corrosion resistance is a requirement, then tin-plated copper is a good conductor option. Another cost-effective solution, tin plating is also easy to solder and can withstand up to 150°C.
Silver-plated
The low oxygen content and conductivity makes silver-plated copper an excellent option for audio cable due to the purity of the copper and the lack of tarnishing. Other benefits include solderability and a higher temp rating up to 250°C.
Nickel-plated
Nickle-plated copper is often used in high temperature applications due to its ability to withstand up to 450°C. In addition, the nickel plating offers corrosion and wear resistance.
Alloys
Alloys are a combination of 2 or more metals. Silver, nickel, copper, beryllium, cadmium, RoHS-compliant chromium are selected for their overall toughness, break strength, and flex-life. Alloys are another great option for high temperature applications.
Steel
Steel is not a great conductor unless coated, but it is extremely strong and has less stretch than other conductor materials. Due to its high tensile strength and crush resistance, steel is often used in military and aerospace/defense applications.
Tinsel Wire
Tinsel wire has high mechanical flexibility and is often used in low current applications such as telephones, headsets and other small appliances.
Fiber Optic
Optical fibers are well suited for light and signal transmission at high speeds, but do not conduct electricity. If flexibility is a concern, plastic optical fibers may be selected over glass optical fibers as glass fibers are very rigid and brittle.
Something to keep in mind is that the strength and flexibility of the conductor and overall cable really depends on the stranding configuration.
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