Bruynzeel, Dexion, Link 51, Constructor, Acial, Forster, Hi280 — the UK has a long history of mobile shelving manufacturers, many no longer making the systems on sale today. That doesn't mean they need replacing. Most legacy systems are perfectly relocatable.
How to identify your system
Look for the manufacturer's plate inside an end panel. Photograph it. Common identifiers: Bruynzeel "Compactus" badge; Dexion's "D" mark; Link 51's stamped logo on uprights.
Why legacy systems are usually fine
Steel rolls and welded bays from the 1980s and 1990s are often heavier-gauge than current budget brands. Carriages are over-engineered. With bearings replaced and brakes serviced, the system will run for another two decades.
Parts availability
Critical parts — bearings, brake springs, end-stops — are usually available from generic suppliers. Cosmetic items (manufacturer-specific end panels) may need fabrication. Plan two extra weeks for non-standard parts.
When replacement is genuinely warranted
- Track corrosion below the running surface
- Carriage frame cracking
- Brake mechanism unrepairable
- Floor loading requirement increased beyond original design
If any of these apply, we'll tell you straight — and suggest a replacement via our parent company. If they don't, relocation is the right answer in nine cases out of ten.