COMPONENT PLANNING

Starter and Add-on Bays Explained

Understand how a continuous shelving row is described before finalising your component list.

01 / COMPONENT PLANNING

What is a starter bay?

A starter bay describes the initial assembly used to begin a shelving row. The exact component set must come from the selected series rather than a generic diagram.

  • Confirm the complete starter component list.
  • Check independent stability and fixing conditions.

02 / COMPONENT PLANNING

What is an add-on bay?

An add-on bay extends a compatible row. Some systems share a support between adjacent bays; others use a different connection arrangement. The selected supplier must confirm the actual structure.

  • Confirm shared supports and connection parts.
  • Do not assume an add-on bay is freestanding.

03 / COMPONENT PLANNING

Count rows before counting bays

Breaking one continuous run into several separate rows can change the starter, end and connection components. Give the supplier a row-by-row plan.

  • Identify each separate row.
  • Record bays per row, side count and end displays.

04 / COMPONENT PLANNING

Check ends and extensions

End panels, end caps, reinforcement and later extensions need compatibility review. Retain the series and drawing revision so future changes can be checked.

  • Document how the row ends are supported.
  • Keep approved drawings and component references.
This is planning information, not a product rating, installation instruction or regulatory approval. Confirm the selected system and project conditions before ordering or use.

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