Shelving & Plate Racks: Neatly Display Tableware and Save Space

Size:L: 350/400/430/450mm

Core Advantages

    Organized arrangement – Each rack features 5 to 8 slots, depending on length, with slot spacing of 12 to 20 mm. Tableware inserted vertically maintains consistent spacing with aligned edges, preventing contact between pieces. Slot inner walls feature an anti-slip texture or rubber liners to prevent sliding.

    Space saving – Vertical display reduces the shelf depth required per piece from 200-300 mm (flat display) to 50-80 mm, increasing display density per shelf area by 2 to 3 times.

    Length specifications – Four lengths correspond to different dish diameter ranges: 350 mm for dishes 180-220 mm diameter; 400 mm for 200-250 mm; 430 mm for 220-270 mm; 450 mm for 240-300 mm. Slot depth (insertion depth) ranges from 40 to 60 mm.

    Stable placement – Anti-slip feet or a full anti-slip base prevent sliding when placed on shelf panels or countertops. A rear backrest prevents backward tipping. Stability testing confirms the rack does not tip on slopes up to 10 degrees under full load.

Product Features

    Material – Carbon steel wire (diameter 4.0 to 6.0 mm) or cold-rolled steel sheet (thickness 1.0 to 2.0 mm).

    Length options – 350, 400, 430, 450 mm (total horizontal length of the rack).

    Width – 80 to 120 mm (front-to-back depth of the rack).

    Height – 60 to 100 mm (slot depth plus base height).

    Slot quantity – 350 mm: 5-6 slots; 400 mm: 6-7 slots; 430 mm: 7-8 slots; 450 mm: 8-9 slots.

    Slot spacing – 12, 15, or 20 mm options.

    Slot liner (optional) – Rubber or EVA foam strips, thickness 1.0 to 2.0 mm, protecting dish edges.

    Surface finish – Electrostatic powder coating (black, white, silver gray) or hot-dip galvanizing.

    Base structure – Full flat base or footed base (4 to 6 anti-slip feet).

    Backrest structure – Rear vertical panel or support bar, height 30 to 50 mm.

    Load capacity – 0.5 to 1.5 kg per slot, total rack load not exceeding 8 kg.

    Compatible tableware types – Flat plates, shallow dishes, deep dishes, saucers, bowls (bowls placed inverted).

Application Scenarios

    Dinner plate, salad plate, and dessert plate are displayed in kitchenware stores.

    Dish product display in supermarket tableware sections.

    Dinnerware set display in home furnishing stores.

    Plate racks in restaurant back-of-house prep areas (for draining cleaned dishes).

    Backup dish racks in hotel banquet halls.

Frequently Asked Questions and Precautions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to select the correct rack length?
A: Rack length should exceed the diameter of the displayed dishes. Measure the largest dish diameter and select a rack length 30 to 50 mm greater than that diameter. For example: 200 mm diameter dishes → 350 mm length (150 mm larger, sufficient margin); 250 mm diameter dishes → 400 mm length (150 mm larger); 280 mm diameter dishes → 430 or 450 mm length. For mixed diameters, base selection on the largest dish.

Q: Do the slots cause edge wear on tableware?
A: With direct metal-to-ceramic contact, repeated loading/unloading may cause micro-scratches at contact points. Rubber or EVA foam slot liners are recommended, covering both contact surfaces of each slot. Liners replace soft material contact, reducing scratch risk. Liners are replaceable; replace when worn.

Q: Can this display rack be washed in a dishwasher?
A: The metal frame (without liners) is dishwasher-safe at water temperatures not exceeding 70°C with neutral detergents. Rubber or EVA foam liners are not dishwasher-safe; high temperatures and strong water jets may deform or dislodge liners. For cleaning, hand-wash liners or remove them and wash the metal frame only in the dishwasher.

Precautions

    Do not exceed 1.5 kg per slot. Heavy tableware (ceramic soup bowls, stone plates) should be distributed across multiple slots to avoid concentrated loads.

    Align dish edges and maintain consistent insertion depth for each piece to center the rack's center of gravity. Avoid placing all dishes on one side, which may cause lateral tipping.

    When placing the rack on a shelf panel, ensure the panel surface is flat. Uneven panels may cause rack wobbling or dish tilting.

    Inspect anti-slip feet monthly for aging or detachment. Failed feet may cause rack sliding when customers load/unload dishes.

    Clean metal surfaces with a damp cloth. Avoid steel wool or abrasive cleaners that may scratch the coating.

    This rack is not intended for non-circular tableware (square plates, irregular shapes), which may not fit stably into the slots.