Description
Topnotch Slotted Angle Rack – 5 Shelves, 6 Compartments
Overall Size: 915W × 455D × 1980H mm
Material: Prime Quality CRCA/MS Steel, 0.8 mm Panels + 40 × 40 × 2 mm Angle Frame
Finish: Multi-Stage Anti-Rust Treatment + Powder-Coated (Iron Phosphating Base)
Design: Three Sides Covered for Safety & Strength
Product Description
The Topnotch Slotted Angle Rack (5 Shelves, 6 Compartments) is a durable and heavy-duty storage system, designed for offices, hospitals, warehouses, institutions, and industrial environments.
Made from prime quality 0.8 mm CRCA/MS sheet panels and supported by a 40 × 40 × 2 mm slotted angle frame, this rack offers superior strength and stability. The rack is fully enclosed on three sides with CRCA panels for added rigidity and protection of stored materials.
Each of the 5 shelves (including top & bottom) is securely fixed with galvanized hexagonal nut-bolts (8 mm × 10 mm), ensuring durability and safety. The bottom shelf is raised 75 mm from the ground for easy cleaning and protection against floor moisture.
The rack undergoes multi-stage surface treatment (oil, grease, and dust removal) followed by iron phosphating (0.4–0.8 gm/m²) and an automatic powder coating process, baked in a thermal furnace for a long-lasting, scratch-resistant finish.
Key Features
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✅ 5 Fixed Shelves, 6 Compartments – ample storage for files, cartons, tools, or supplies.
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✅ Prime CRCA/MS Steel – 0.8 mm thick panels, strong and durable.
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✅ Heavy-Duty Slotted Angle Frame – 40 × 40 × 2 mm.
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✅ Three Sides Covered – keeps contents protected, neat appearance.
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✅ Safe Handling – no sharp edges, user-friendly design.
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✅ Rust-Proof & Long Life – phosphated & powder-coated finish.
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✅ Bottom Shelf Raised – 75 mm clearance for cleaning & protection.
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✅ CO₂ Welding – extra-strong joints, industrial-grade durability.
Applications
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🏢 Offices → Files, records, stationery.
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🏭 Factories & Warehouses → Tools, consumables, cartons, spares.
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🏥 Hospitals → Medical supplies, records, equipment.
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🏫 Schools & Institutions → Books, records, uniforms.
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🛠 Workshops → Hardware, parts, accessories.
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🏬 Retail & Storage Rooms → Goods, stock, back-end supplies.
Comparison
3-Side Covered Slotted Angle Rack vs. Open Slotted Angle Rack vs. Steel Almirah
Introduction
When it comes to office, institutional, and industrial storage, buyers often get confused between slotted angle racks, closed racks, and almirahs. At first glance, they all appear to serve the same purpose – holding files, records, cartons, or supplies. But in reality, each solution serves a different need depending on security, durability, cost, load handling, and space efficiency.
This article compares three popular storage solutions:
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3-Side Covered Slotted Angle Rack (Topnotch Model)
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915W × 455D × 1980H mm
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5 fixed shelves, 6 compartments
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Prime CRCA steel panels (0.8 mm) + slotted angle frame (40×40×2 mm)
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Covered on three sides for safety & neatness
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Open Slotted Angle Rack (Standard Model)
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Same structure (angles + shelves) but open from sides & back
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Economical but less secure
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Steel Almirah
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Conventional office almirah with doors
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Limited compartments, less load capacity, cheaper upfront
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Design & Structure
| Feature | 3-Side Covered Slotted Rack | Open Slotted Rack | Steel Almirah |
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| Frame | 40×40×2 mm slotted angle | 40×40×2 mm slotted angle | 0.6–0.8 mm mild steel body |
| Panels | 0.8 mm CRCA sheet (3 sides covered) | 0.8 mm CRCA sheet (only shelves) | Mild steel sheet, painted |
| Compartments | 6 (5 shelves fixed) | 6 (5 shelves, adjustable) | 3–4 |
| Look | Enclosed, professional | Open industrial style | Closed with swinging doors |
| Durability | High (CO₂ welded + powder-coated) | High (but more exposed) | Moderate (prone to dents, rust) |
The 3-side covered rack combines the industrial strength of slotted racks with the neat enclosed look of an almirah, making it a hybrid solution.
Storage Capacity
3-Side Covered Slotted Rack
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6 compartments (5 shelves)
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300–400 files or 150–200 Kg load
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Enclosed design protects items from dust and accidental falls
Open Slotted Rack
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6 compartments
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300–400 files or 150–200 Kg load
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Easy access from all sides but exposed to dust
Steel Almirah
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3–4 compartments
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120–160 files or 80–100 Kg load
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Limited space, less flexible
Winner = Covered Slotted Rack → higher capacity than almirah, same as open racks but cleaner & safer.
Load Capacity
| Model | Shelf Load | Total Load |
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| 3-Side Covered Slotted Rack | 50–70 Kg UDL | 150–200 Kg |
| Open Slotted Rack | 50–70 Kg UDL | 150–200 Kg |
| Steel Almirah | 40–50 Kg | 80–100 Kg |
Slotted Racks (covered or open) outperform almirahs by almost 2×.
Security
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3-Side Covered Slotted Rack:
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Enclosed design, can be modified with front shutters/locks.
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Safer than open racks.
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Open Slotted Rack:
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Completely open – no protection.
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Suitable only for non-sensitive storage.
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Steel Almirah:
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Lockable doors → better for sensitive files.
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But limited load capacity.
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Best Security = Almirah (stock version), but with customization, Covered Slotted Rack can be lockable too → offering the best of both worlds.
Durability & Finish
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3-Side Covered Slotted Rack:
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0.8 mm CRCA panels + phosphating + powder coating.
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Industrial-grade CO₂ welding.
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Lifespan: 12–15 years.
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Open Slotted Rack:
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Same strength, but exposed → prone to dust/rust.
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Lifespan: 10–12 years.
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Steel Almirah:
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0.6–0.7 mm mild steel, painted finish.
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Prone to dents and rust.
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Lifespan: 7–10 years.
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Winner = 3-Side Covered Rack (maximum durability & neatness).
Installation & Flexibility
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3-Side Covered Rack:
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Nut-bolt assembly + welded panels.
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Shelves fixed, not adjustable.
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Modular design, can be relocated.
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Open Slotted Rack:
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Fully adjustable shelves.
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Easy relocation.
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Highly flexible for varied storage.
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Steel Almirah:
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Pre-welded, fixed design.
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No flexibility.
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Best Flexibility = Open Slotted Racks, but Covered Racks balance flexibility with enclosed safety.
Cost vs. ROI
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3-Side Covered Slotted Rack:
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Slightly higher cost than open racks.
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ROI better than almirahs → long lifespan, neat appearance, higher capacity.
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Open Slotted Rack:
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Cheapest option.
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ROI strong for bulk/industrial use.
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Steel Almirah:
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Lowest upfront cost.
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Shorter life + limited storage → poor ROI in long term.
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Best ROI = 3-Side Covered Rack → balance of durability + neatness + storage.
Applications
3-Side Covered Slotted Rack
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🏢 Offices → files, stationery, archives.
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🏭 Factories → consumables, parts, tools.
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🏥 Hospitals → records, medical stock.
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🏫 Schools → books, documents.
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🛠 Workshops → equipment & supplies.
Open Slotted Rack
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🏭 Warehouses → bulk cartons, spares.
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🛠 Workshops → heavy tools, hardware.
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🏬 Retail → back-end storage.
Steel Almirah
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🏢 Offices → limited files & stationery.
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🏠 Homes → clothes, basic storage.
Comparison Table
| Feature | 3-Side Covered Slotted Rack | Open Slotted Rack | Steel Almirah |
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| Compartments | 6 | 6 | 3–4 |
| Load Capacity | 150–200 Kg | 150–200 Kg | 80–100 Kg |
| Security | Medium (can be lockable) | None | High (lockable) |
| Durability | 12–15 years | 10–12 years | 7–10 years |
| Flexibility | Medium | High | Low |
| Space Efficiency | High | High | Medium |
| Cost | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Best For | Offices, hospitals, organized storage | Warehouses, bulk storage | Small offices, homes |
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3-Side Covered Slotted Angle Rack → Best hybrid choice for professional offices, hospitals, and institutions that need neat, semi-secure, durable storage with better capacity than almirahs.
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Open Slotted Angle Rack → Best for industrial/warehouse storage, where cost and flexibility matter more than neatness or security.
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Steel Almirah → Best for small offices or homes with limited storage needs. Cheap, lockable, but short lifespan and low capacity.
For long-term ROI, Topnotch 3-Side Covered Slotted Angle Rack is the clear winner.
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