How far apart should shelf supports be placed in a storage cabinet?

Storage cabinet shelf support pins or clips should be placed at the shelf pitch that matches the weight distribution of stored items. Most commercial steel storage cabinets have a 1"–2" shelf-pitch hole pattern, allowing fine adjustment. Recommended spacing: for heavy items (reams of paper, binders, equipment), space shelves 10"–14" apart and do not exceed the rated shelf capacity (typically 50–100 lbs per shelf). For lighter items (books, supplies, small boxes), 8"–12" spacing is sufficient and allows more shelves per cabinet. Do not leave shelf pins without a shelf in place — unloaded pins are a safety hazard if the cabinet is jostled. OfficeFurniture2go.com's storage cabinets include standard shelf-pin hole patterns and adjustable shelves — call 1-800-460-0858.