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Shelving Knowledge · Updated Oct 25, 2026

Steel vs. Steel-Wood Gondola Shelving: Which Is Right for Your Store?

Compare all-steel and steel-wood supermarket gondola shelving on load, cost, look and maintenance to pick the right system for each department.

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RACKWELL Design OfficeRacking engineers · Fuzhou, China · FEM 10.2.02 / EN 15512
Steel vs. Steel-Wood Gondola Shelving: Which Is Right for Your Store?

Key takeaways

    Both systems use the same steel upright and bracket; the difference is the shelf and base material.

    All-steel (RW-T series)

    • 100–300 kg per level
    • Lowest cost per bay, fastest to ship
    • Best for beverages, grocery, household chemicals, discount formats

    Steel-wood (RW-M series)

    • 50–150 kg per level
    • Premium look for imported goods, bakery, mother-and-baby, lifestyle
    • Wood and steel shelves can mix on one upright

    Most supermarkets mix both: steel in heavy aisles, steel-wood in the zones that build brand image. Because both series share one size family, the mix is easy to plan and re-order.

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