Product Profile Series #1
MetroMax i® Shelving was designed with advanced polymers for a longer-life performance with easy-to-clean surfaces to promote a more hygienic environment and a higher level of safety. Because of this, polymer systems are most often specified for, but not limited to, laboratory, healthcare and food service related industries. Metro offers two polymer shelving systems, MetroMax i® and MetroMax Q®. Both products have the ability to integrate with one another as well as being uniquely interchangeable with most accessories and the MetroMax iQ™ Storage System. This blog entry will review in detail the MetroMax i® Shelving System as follows:
MetroMax i® is a lifetime storage system solution. It is easy to clean, strong like wire shelving and comes with a lifetime warranty against rust and corrosion. This product is durable, impact resistant and lighter in weight than its steel counterpart. There are no compromises in terms of supporting weight from that of an open wire system. See the facts as follows:
*Weight capacity for evenly distributed loads:
800 lbs. (363kg) per shelf for lengths of 24” to 48” (610 to 1220mm).
600 lbs. (275kg) per shelf for lengths of 54” (1270mm) or longer.
2,000 lbs. (907kg) maximum per stationary unit.
*(Compare this information to competitor products)
Of all the Metro Shelving Systems available, MetroMax i® is the easiest to maintain. Its smooth surfaces can be cleaned in a fraction of the time of wire. The polymer shelf mats can be easily removed from the shelf frames for cleaning in a sink or dishwasher. Microban® antimicrobial product protection is built into the high contact areas of the shelves including the mats, frames and posts to protect the product from bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus that cause odors. Microban® protection keeps the products “cleaner between cleanings”. And because all surfaces are flat and smooth, your packaged shelf contents avoid unwanted rips, tears or damage.
The polymer shelf mat options include a robust Open-Grid or Solid Mat. Open-Grid Mats promote air circulation and light penetration. One-piece Solid Mats contain spills and are ideal to protect items on the bottom shelf from dirt or back-splashes during the cleaning of floors. The shelf mats are sturdy and can safely support concentrated loads of instrumentation and equipment.
The MetroMax i® Shelving System provides a very efficient use of storage space, and it also offers interchangeability with MetroMax Q® shelves and posts. Why is this noteworthy? Because it gives you an opportunity to economize. For example, a typical “Q” post is about 2/3’s the cost of an “i” post. Remember the “i” posts are 100% polymer, and the MetroMax Q® posts are epoxy coated steel with Microban® (the properties of MetroMax Q® will be featured in the next blog entry). This allows you to retain the smooth surfaces and cleanability factors of the MetroMax i® shelf and save a few dollars. “i” posts are lighter in weight and “Q” posts are heavier. This may or may not be an issue for some installations. Many of our customers utilize both products for their various inherent qualities.
Now for the fun part. MetroMax i® offers a full line of accessories as well as the premium MetroMax iQ™ Storage System. This system (MetroMax i® + MetroMax Q® = MetroMax iQ™), allows you to totally customize units to specifically fit your applications. More detail on this to follow in this Product Profile Series.
MetroMax i® assembles easily in minutes without tools. The shelves can be adjusted on 1” (25mm) increments along the post utilizing wedges. Each wedge has a window to read the height level numbers stamped on each post.
Design excellence, superior engineering and carefully thought-out details not only makes an attractive functional product, but a product that truly lasts. Genuine Metro Products........like no other!
What’s next? Product Profile Series #2 - MetroMax Q® Shelving System
Followed by: Product Profile Series #3 - MetroMax iQ™ Storage System
