Which Bin Storage Is Right for You?

A quick guide to each type of bin storage and where it works best.

Shelf Bins

Long, narrow bins that fit 12, 18 and 24 inch deep shelving. Choose 4, 6 or 8 inch heights, plus indicator, divided, rackable and corrugated cardboard bins.

Best for: Steel and wire shelving, parts rooms and pick areas.

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Hanging and Stacking Bins

Open-front bins that stack on a bench, sit on shelving or hang from louvered panels and rails. Standard, ESD anti-static and clear versions.

Best for: Small parts, fasteners and workstations.

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Stacking Bins

Large, heavy-duty bins for bulky parts, plus hopper-front stack and store bins and stack-nest bins that nest when empty to save space.

Best for: Bulky parts, assembly lines and receiving.

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Drawer Bins

Bins that slide in and out of shelving like a drawer, with a front handle and label area. Dividers keep small parts separated.

Best for: Using the full depth of a shelf without losing parts at the back.

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Bin Accessories

Dividers, bin cups, clear lids and label holders that fit the bins on this page.

Best for: Splitting bins into compartments and labelling locations.

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Louvered Hanging Systems

Steel louvered wall panels, floor racks and bench racks that hold hanging and stacking bins, plus shelves and mobile kits.

Best for: Wall space, benches and mobile parts stations.

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Bin Cabinets

Lockable steel bin cabinets with louvered doors, small parts drawer cabinets in plastic or steel, and a rotating bin carousel.

Best for: Secure tool cribs, maintenance shops and shared parts.

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Bulk Containers

Forklift-ready plastic bulk containers: collapsible, extra heavy-duty, extended length, fixed wall, dispensing, liquid IBC, nesting and lockable outdoor models.

Best for: Moving and storing large volumes of parts or materials.

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Tips for Planning Your Bin Storage

• Measure shelf depth firstShelf bins are sized for common shelf depths of 12, 18 and 24 inches. Match the bin length to the shelf so nothing hangs over the edge.
• Match bin height to the partShort 4 inch bins suit small, high-count parts. Taller 6 and 8 inch bins hold bulkier items and use more of the space between shelves.
• Use colour to organizeAssign colours by product line, job, department or kit to speed up picking and cut mistakes.
• Plan for labels and dividersLabel holders make every bin location easy to find, and dividers let one bin hold several part numbers.
• Decide where the bins will liveShelving, louvered panels, bench racks, mobile racks and lockable cabinets suit different workspaces. Choose the bin and the holder together.
• Size bulk containers for your forkliftCheck the footprint, height and entry sides of bulk containers against your racking, pallet trucks and forklifts so they move and stack safely.

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