Eagle Wire Shelving
Eagle Group Quad-Truss® wire shelving explained: shelf construction, the six finishes, posts and mobile units, Quad-Adjust® and QuadPLUS® options, carts, dunnage and accessories — and how to specify the right model numbers.
800 lb
Per shelf, up to 48" long
6
Shelf & post finishes
1"
Post adjustment
1947
Eagle Group founded
Eagle Wire Shelving at a Glance
Eagle wire shelving is the open-wire shelving line made by Eagle Group of Clayton, Delaware, a manufacturer founded in 1947 that also builds stainless worktables, sinks and foodservice equipment. It is a classic post-and-shelf system: 1-inch grooved posts, tapered plastic split sleeves and wire shelves with collars at each corner. What sets it apart is the patented Quad-Truss® shelf, which Eagle states makes its shelves up to 25% stronger and forms a retaining ledge along the shelf edge.
Buyers usually come to Eagle wire shelving from a kitchen, a walk-in cooler, a hospital supply room or a stock room. The questions are the same in each place: which finish will survive the room, what size and height fit the space, how much each shelf can carry and whether the units should roll. This page answers those questions from Eagle’s own spec sheets so you can order the right parts the first time.
Please note that Eagle Group is a different company from Cisco-Eagle, the material handling distributor. This page covers shelving manufactured by Eagle Group. For the full range we supply from Eagle, see our Eagle Group page.
Related Wire Shelving in Our Online Store (Quantum Storage, Not Eagle)
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How Eagle Quad-Truss Wire Shelves Are Built
A wire shelf is a mat of thin wires welded to a frame of heavier truss wires. Most wire shelves use a three-wire truss along the long sides. Eagle’s Quad-Truss design (patent #5,390,803) uses a four-truss assembly on the front and back and a three-truss assembly on each end. Eagle’s spec sheet EG01.00 also describes a pincer-type design, where each mat wire is sandwiched between the two top truss wires so the load is spread through the frame instead of resting on the welds.
The wire sizes on the spec sheet are worth knowing when you compare brands: mat wires are .135" diameter (10 gauge), truss and support wires are .187" (6 gauge) and the bottom truss wire is .250" (2 gauge). The extra truss also forms a raised edge, which Eagle describes as a retaining ledge that helps keep product on the shelf.
| Component | What the Eagle spec sheet says |
|---|---|
| Shelf design | Patented Quad-Truss: four-truss assembly front and back, three-truss assembly each end |
| Mat wires | .135" diameter (10 gauge) |
| Truss and support wires | .187" diameter (6 gauge) |
| Bottom truss wire | .250" diameter (2 gauge) |
| Posts | 1" diameter, grooved and numbered every 1", with post cap and leveling bolt |
| Split sleeves | Tapered, high-temperature-resistant ABS plastic |
| Assembly | Snap split sleeves onto the post, slide the shelf collar over them; no tools |
Assembly is the familiar two-step method. Snap a pair of split sleeves onto the post at the number you want, then slide the shelf collar down over the sleeves. The taper creates a lock that gets tighter as the shelf is loaded. Because the posts are stamped with numbers every inch, getting all four corners level is a matter of matching numbers, and the leveling feet take up small differences in the floor. Open wire lets light and air through the shelf, which Eagle notes helps reduce moisture and dust build-up and lets fire sprinklers reach lower shelves.
Eagle Wire Shelving Finishes
Finish is the most important choice on any wire shelving order, because the wrong finish rusts in the wrong room. Eagle’s wire shelving brochure lists six finishes. The letter at the end of an Eagle shelf or post model number tells you which one you have.
| Finish | Model suffix | How Eagle describes it | Typical room |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLEbrite® zinc | Z | Bright zinc plating with clear chromate and MasterSeal® sealer for improved rust protection | Dry storage |
| Chrome | C | Bright nickel plating followed by chrome plating | Dry storage, front-of-house, retail |
| VALU-MASTER® grey epoxy | V | Phosphate conversion coating with metallic pewter grey epoxy | Wet or dry storage |
| Valu-Gard® green epoxy | VG | Phosphate conversion coating with green hybrid epoxy | Wet or dry storage |
| EAGLEgard® green epoxy with MICROGARD® | E | Zinc and chromate plating, MasterSeal sealer and a translucent hybrid epoxy top coat | Wet, cold and humid storage |
| Stainless steel | S | Type 304 stainless steel; Eagle calls it its best finish | Wet, washdown and corrosive areas |
As a rule of thumb, zinc and chrome belong in dry rooms. Epoxy finishes are the usual choice for walk-in coolers and other humid spaces; Eagle’s product page says all of its epoxy finishes are approved for wet or dry applications. Stainless steel is the choice where shelving is washed down often or exposed to corrosive conditions. Eagle’s brochure lists sanitation listings by finish and environment. Listings are model-specific, so we confirm the exact listing for each model in writing with your quote.
Mixing finishes is common. A kitchen may run chrome in dry storage, green epoxy in the walk-in and stainless near the dish room. Just keep each unit in one finish, because posts, shelves and accessories in the same unit should match. For more on picking shelving for cold rooms, see our guide to walk-in cooler shelving.
EAGLEgard green epoxy comes standard with MICROGARD antimicrobial product protection on the shelf surface. To compare it with polymer and aluminum antimicrobial systems from other manufacturers, see our antimicrobial shelving guide.
Eagle Shelf Sizes, Post Heights and Capacities
Eagle sells wire shelving as separate shelves and posts, so you build a unit from the parts you need. Shelf model numbers read depth, then length, then finish: a 1848C is an 18" deep by 48" long chrome shelf, and a 2436E is a 24" by 36" EAGLEgard shelf. EG01.00 lists shelf depths of 14, 18, 21, 24, 30 and 36 inches, with lengths running from 24 to 72 inches depending on depth.
Posts are ordered by height and finish, such as P74-C for a 74" chrome post. The spec sheet lists post heights of 7, 14, 18, 33, 54, 63, 74, 86 and 96 inches. Short posts are used for dunnage-height units and platforms, 63" and 74" posts are common for carts and low rooms, and 86" posts suit full-height storage.
| Item | Eagle spec (EG01.00) |
|---|---|
| Shelf depths | 14", 18", 21", 24", 30", 36" |
| Shelf lengths | 24" up to 72", depending on depth |
| Post heights | 7", 14", 18", 33", 54", 63", 74", 86", 96" |
| Capacity, shelves up to 48" long | 800 lb per shelf, evenly distributed static load |
| Capacity, shelves 54" to 72" long | 600 lb per shelf, evenly distributed static load |
| Unit limit | 2,400 lb per set of four posts |
| Packaging | 24"–48" lengths four per box; 54", 60" and 72" lengths two per box |
Two capacity numbers matter. The shelf rating depends on length, so a 60" shelf is rated lower than a 48" shelf. And the whole unit is limited to 2,400 lb per set of four posts, so five fully loaded 48" shelves would exceed what the posts are rated for even though each shelf is within its own rating. When a unit will carry heavy cases, plan fewer shelves or shorter spans, and put the heaviest items low. If you are not sure whether wire is right at all, our main wire shelving guide compares wire with solid and polymer shelving.
Mobile Eagle Wire Shelving and Carts
Any Eagle wire shelving unit can be made mobile with caster posts. Per EG01.00, you add the prefix “C” to the post model number for a mobile post (for example CP14-E); 96" posts are excluded. Caster choices are on Eagle spec sheet EG01.05A. Remember that a caster post adds the caster height to the finished unit, and a mobile unit’s practical capacity is often set by the casters rather than the shelves.
Mobile units make sense when shelving has to roll out for floor cleaning, move product between rooms or work as a par cart. They are less suited to very tall units loaded high, which can tip when pushed. For general guidance on casters and mobile units, see mobile shelving units on casters.
Eagle also sells complete wire stem caster carts (spec sheet EG01.07). These are four-shelf carts with Quad-Truss shelves, 63" posts, donut bumpers and casters, for a 68" overall height, shipped knocked down. Models run from CC1836 to CC2460 in 18", 21" and 24" depths and 36", 48" and 60" lengths, in mirror chrome or EAGLEbrite zinc.
Options listed for the carts include ledges, dividers, shelf markers, tray slides, rods and tabs and a utility drawer.
Wire basket utility cartsWBC1836C-1B1W (one basket, one wire shelf) and WBC1836C-2B (two baskets), chrome, with push handles and donut bumpers.
Security units and modulesOpen-wire lockable units, stationary or on casters, plus security modules that fit between shelves spaced 20" apart.Quad-Adjust, QuadPLUS and Eagle Wire Shelving Accessories
Two Eagle variations change how the shelves themselves work. Quad-Adjust® wire shelving (patent #7,992,731) uses shelves with interlocking corners that drop into slotted collars mounted on the split sleeves. That lets you add or remove a shelf without taking the whole unit apart, which is handy in rooms where shelf spacing changes with the seasons. It accepts standard Eagle wire shelving accessories and comes in the standard finishes.
QuadPLUS® shelf mats are injection-molded polypropylene mats that snap into a wire truss frame. Eagle describes them as easy to clean and dishwasher-safe, rated from -20°F to 125°F. Blue mats come with chrome or VALU-MASTER grey frames; green mats come with EAGLEgard or Valu-Gard frames, in louvered or solid styles. Both frame types fit on the same 1" Eagle posts, so you can combine wire shelves and mat shelves in one unit.
For walls, Eagle offers wire wall shelf kits, Snap-N-Slide® wire wall shelves and adjustable-post and stationary wall mounts. These get product off the floor and off the worktable in tight kitchens, dish rooms and prep areas where a full shelving unit will not fit.
Accessories listed on EG01.00 for standard units include casters, ledges, foot plates, dividers, “S” hooks for joining adjacent units, rods and tabs, aluminum split sleeves and shelf markers. Eagle wire dunnage racks (DR series) stand 14" high to keep cases off the floor; mobile versions have four 5" swivel casters, two with brakes.
Snap-N-Slide wall shelvesWall-mounted wire shelving for prep and dish areas.
Adjustable post wall mountsWall posts that let wire shelves be set at different heights.Where Eagle Wire Shelving Is Used
Eagle sells through foodservice and through its MHC division for healthcare, lab and cleanroom markets, so its wire shelving shows up in very different rooms. The common thread is open, adjustable shelving that is easy to clean and easy to reconfigure.
For lab and cleanroom furniture from Eagle MHC, see our Eagle lab products page. For kitchens, see commercial foodservice equipment.
| Application | Typical Eagle setup | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant dry storage | Chrome or zinc shelves on 74" or 86" posts | Keep chrome and zinc out of wet areas |
| Walk-in coolers and freezers | EAGLEgard or Valu-Gard epoxy units, often mobile | Leave space at walls for air flow |
| Dish rooms and washdown | Stainless steel shelving or QuadPLUS mats | Mats are dishwasher-safe; check temperature range |
| Hospital supply rooms | Chrome units with bins and shelf markers | Plan par levels and labeling up front |
| Labs and cleanrooms | Stainless or epoxy units, mobile where cleaning requires | Confirm finish and caster choice for the room |
| Stock rooms and back of house | Long runs joined with S hooks | Watch the 2,400 lb per-unit limit |
How to Specify Eagle Wire Shelving
- Pick the finish for the room first: dry, wet/cold, or washdown
- Choose shelf depth and length, then confirm the per-shelf rating for that length
- Choose post height; for mobile units use C-prefix caster posts and add caster height
- Count shelves per unit and check the total against 2,400 lb per set of four posts
- Decide on Quad-Adjust shelves or QuadPLUS mats if you need them
- List accessories: ledges, dividers, S hooks, shelf markers, foot plates
- Measure doorways and ceiling clearance for assembled or mobile units
Send us the room size, what you are storing and the finish you want, or a list of existing Eagle model numbers you need to match. We will turn it into a parts list of shelves, posts and accessories using current Eagle spec sheets, and confirm lead time and freight with the quote. MH-USA has planned storage from Salt Lake City since 1997 and ships nationwide.
If you are comparing brands, our Metro wire shelving page covers the most common alternative.
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