Aurora Wide-Lok Wide Span Shelving
Specify wider spans for bulky records, artifacts, evidence and bulk storage with Aurora Wide-Lok. Published sizes, decking options and series loads are explained without treating a chart value as a universal allowance.
Wide-span shelving for larger and heavier items
Aurora Wide-Lok is the wide-span member of the Aurora shelving family. It is intended for larger or heavier objects that need more width between uprights than a standard shelving bay provides. Use the Wide-Lok page for span, decking and load-planning questions; use the main Aurora Shelving hub for the broader Quik-Lok system and accessories.
The source sell sheet identifies two Wide-Lok options: an 1800 Series and a 1100 Series. Both use a 3-inch beam and stabilizer package, and the system can be ordered mobile-ready. A project still needs to be sized against the actual stored load, span and decking choice; the published load figures are not a universal design allowance.
Wide-Lok sizes and construction
Wide-Lok uses closed uprights and a preconfigured beam-and-stabilizer approach. Aurora lists eight decking widths, seven depths and eight upright heights. Steel decking or end-user-supplied plywood can be specified. The source also notes that special open uprights may be available; confirm that option with the quoting team.
| Element | Published options |
|---|---|
| Decking widths | 54″, 60″, 66″, 72″, 78″, 84″, 90″, 96″ |
| Decking depths | 15″, 18″, 24″, 26″, 30″, 32″, 36″ |
| Upright heights | 40¼”, 64¼”, 76¼”, 85¼”, 88¼”, 97¼”, 100¼”, 121¼” |
| Load series | 1800 Series: 1,100–1,800 lb; 1100 Series: 510–1,100 lb per shelf under Aurora’s steel-decking charts |
| Decking | Steel or end-user-supplied plywood |
| Mobile option | Mobile-ready option is identified in the source literature |
Where Wide-Lok fits
Records and banker boxesUse the wider span for banker boxes, archives and file-room stock when standard shelf widths are not the right fit.
Bulk storagePlan for bulk stock and larger containers with a load-specific layout rather than treating Wide-Lok as generic pallet rack.
Collections and artifactsAurora’s literature identifies museum artifacts and sculpture, military ready bags, police evidence and other bulky stored objects as use cases.Wide-Lok can also mix with standard Aurora shelving in the same program. That lets a records room use one product family while assigning different spans to different media. The right design depends on the inventory profile, access requirements and any mobile or floor anchoring constraints.
How to specify a Wide-Lok project
Inventory the load
Group the stored material by size, weight, frequency of access and whether it needs a clear opening.
Choose span and depth
Select the width and depth that fit the largest items without creating unusable shelf space.
Confirm decking and series
Match steel or plywood decking and use the applicable 1100 or 1800 Series chart.
Coordinate the room
Check aisles, anchoring, mobile readiness, ceiling conditions and adjacent Aurora products before release.
Do not use the published range as a promise that every configuration carries the top number. Aurora’s source shows load values changing with the series and span; MH-USA will verify the proposed configuration before quoting.
Wide-Lok alongside the Aurora family
Wide-Lok is one part of the Aurora storage cluster. For standard four-post shelving, see Aurora Shelving. For compact book and records storage, compare the Aurora Library Shelving support page when live. For high-density carriage systems, review Aurora mobile shelving. This separation keeps wide-span, library and mobile intent clear while still giving buyers a connected path.
Buyer checklist for an Aurora quote
Bring the room dimensions, stored-material categories, largest and heaviest items, access frequency, desired finish, existing Aurora details and the timing constraints to the first review. Those inputs let the design team separate published manufacturer information from project-specific assumptions and identify which source document controls the final configuration.
- Room dimensions, ceiling and floor conditions
- Inventory categories, sizes and approximate loads
- Access, security and filing direction
- Existing shelving photos or model information
- Finish, add-on and future-growth requirements
Aurora Literature and Planning Resources
Aurora literature and planning documents support the product details above.
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