Nexel Wire Shelf Finishes and Specs

Quick Comparison Chart
  Chrome Silver Epoxy
Black Epoxy
Poly-Z-Brite
Poly-Green
Nexelon Stainless
Rust Protection ➀ 7 year 15 year lifetime lifetime
Thickness 2-3 mils 2 mil 4 mil 8 mil solid
Weight Capacity 800 lb/shelf 800 lb/shelf 800 lb/shelf 800 lb/shelf 800 lb/shelf
Price Range $$ $ $$ $$$ $$$$
See below for more information on these finishes.
For heavy items like fish tanks, see our HD Dunnage Shelving.

Nexelon, Nexel shelf Nexelon

Nexelon is the top of the line finish. Nexel is so confident about the quality of this revolutionary finish, that the coating comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against rust formation from Nexel. Use Nexelon instead of stainless steel to increase the life of your storage system and reduce it's cost. Nexelon is created by a multi-step, proprietary process to become part of the metal structure. It is chemical, acid, rust, and corrosion resistant.*  The final layer of 100% pure powder epoxy creates a lustrous, deep blue metallic finish. Use throughout your facility — handles all environmental conditions. NSF standard 2 compliant.

Protected by NEXGARD, an anti-microbial agent that protects the epoxy coating from bacteria, mold, and mildew that can cause stains, odors and degradation.

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Poly-Z-Brite, Nexel shelf Poly-Z-Brite

Poly-Z-Brite features a true powder-epoxy clear coat over zinc-chromate electroplating that ensures a strong durable finish that resembles the look of chrome yet handles temperature and moisture extremes even better. The coating comes with a 15 year warranty against rust and corrosion from Nexel. Ideal for damp storage, coolers and freezers.*  Protected by NEXGARD, an anti-microbial agent that protects the epoxy coating from bacteria, mold, and mildew that can cause stains, odors and degradation.

Poly-Z-Brite is much less toxic to the environment than chrome — and at the same price point, it's a much better choice than chrome!

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Poly-Green, Nexel shelf Poly-Green

Poly-Green is Nexel's answer to the Metroseal finish. Perfect for nurseries, greenhouses, coolers, or any place where humidity is a problem. Warrantied for 15 full years against rust and corrosion. Protected by NEXGARD, an anti-microbial agent that protects the epoxy coating from bacteria, mold, and mildew that can cause stains, odors and degradation.

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Chrome, Nexel shelf Chrome

Chrome is electroplated nickel-chrome resulting in a brilliant high gloss finish. It is a quality finish that is both hard and durable with a high tech look at an economical price. This industry standard has proven to be a favorite and perfect for display and/or dry storage only. NSF approved. 1 year warranty on workmanship (no warranty against rust).

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(Not suitable for wet, damp, or high humidity environments.)

Stainless Steel, Nexel shelf Stainless Steel

Type 304 Stainless Steel provides a high level of stability and durability with a smooth, attractive, electro-polished finish. It handles all moisture and temperature extremes and is NSF approved. Resists rust and corrosion — ideal for any storage requirements. Our most durable finish.

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Poly-Z-Brite, Nexel shelf Silver Epoxy

The EP Series finish consists of a dark silver epoxy powder coat over a rust inhibiting undercoat. It is NSF approved for both wet and dry applications.* This attractive and economically priced finish comes with a 7 year warranty against rust and corrosion from Nexel, and is priced about 15% less than chrome. This is the best deal around in wire shelving!

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Poly-Z-Brite, Nexel shelf Black Epoxy

The black wire finish consists of a black epoxy powder coat over a rust inhibiting undercoat. It is NSF approved for both wet and dry applications.* This attractive and economically priced finish comes with a 7 year warranty against rust and corrosion from Nexel, and is priced much less than chrome. This is the best deal around in wire shelving!

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* Even though these finishes are tough and durable, they are not warrantied for use outdoors or for, but not limited to, direct contact with water, chemicals, food, abrasive materials, etc. Any such use will void the warranty. Use Stainless Steel for these purposes. The warranties are for the coated parts of the metal only. Any physical damage to the coating will void the warranty.

The manufacturer reserves the right to inspect the product on a warranty claim, which means that you may need to ship a sample to them at your cost.

➀ Warranty times in effect since April 2014.

The colors in the images above are an approximation.

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Load Capacities for Individual Shelves

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Wire Shelving Specs
Posts 1" in diameter.  Adjustable on 1" increments.  Numbered every 1".
Shelf Mat Wires #9 wire (.1483" dia.) on .7917" centers.  #6 wire (.192" dia.) used for shelf support wires.
Wire Shelf Frames 1/4 rod (.25" dia.) on frame.  1/4" rod acts as natural frame to help prevent items from falling off.
Shelf Clips Two piece plastic split sleeve.
Shelf Collar Tapered collar snugly locks on tapered plastic split sleeves.
Strength and Shelf Deflection Shelf widths of 42" and less will hold up to 800 lbs each.  Shelves 48" and longer will hold up to 600 lbs each.  Weight must be evenly distributed.
Chrome Electroplating Thickness .0001 avg.