Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to get the IKEA Brimnes shelving unit and have a specific question: What is the maximum load capacity of the shelves in this model?
I have already read that the shelves are made of particleboard with a melamine coating, but I am mainly interested in how much weight I can roughly place on a single shelf without it sagging or becoming permanently damaged.
Since I intend to put both books and various decorative items on it, it would be helpful to get some practical experience, possibly depending on the width or depth of the shelves.
If anyone has been using and loading this shelving unit for some time, I would greatly appreciate an assessment or even some measurements.
Thank you in advance!
I am currently planning to get the IKEA Brimnes shelving unit and have a specific question: What is the maximum load capacity of the shelves in this model?
I have already read that the shelves are made of particleboard with a melamine coating, but I am mainly interested in how much weight I can roughly place on a single shelf without it sagging or becoming permanently damaged.
Since I intend to put both books and various decorative items on it, it would be helpful to get some practical experience, possibly depending on the width or depth of the shelves.
If anyone has been using and loading this shelving unit for some time, I would greatly appreciate an assessment or even some measurements.
Thank you in advance!
dikeo schrieb:
Are smaller shelves more stable due to the shorter span, or does the material suffer equally?Exactly, the stress and load-bearing capacity are higher with smaller widths because deflection increases exponentially with length. A smaller shelf board can hold more weight per surface area, provided the support points are stable. The material itself doesn’t deteriorate faster, but the larger the board, the more noticeable the deflection can be.
So, if you mainly want to store heavy books or equipment, the smaller option or additional supports are recommended.
Hello dikeo,
to better assess the load-bearing capacity of a Brimnes shelf board, it is also important that the assembly is carried out completely and correctly. Poor fit or loose connections noticeably reduce the load capacity.
This also means that, to properly support the intended 15 kg (33 lbs), the shelves should be firmly seated in their designated recesses, and the sidewalls must be securely fastened.
Otherwise, the load capacity can be quickly underestimated, leading to damage or deformation.
to better assess the load-bearing capacity of a Brimnes shelf board, it is also important that the assembly is carried out completely and correctly. Poor fit or loose connections noticeably reduce the load capacity.
This also means that, to properly support the intended 15 kg (33 lbs), the shelves should be firmly seated in their designated recesses, and the sidewalls must be securely fastened.
Otherwise, the load capacity can be quickly underestimated, leading to damage or deformation.
Deandre schrieb:
This also means that to properly support the intended 15 kg (33 lbs), the shelves should be firmly seated in their designated recesses and the side panels must be securely attached.Exactly. Anyone who just places the shelf loosely risks earlier sagging.
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