Two products, two different worlds
If you have been looking for metal shelving at HandlerKraft, you have seen two distinct lines: Light Metal Shelving (TI series) and Profi Lux. Both are made of steel, both are anthracite grey, both assemble without tools and both are modular. But they serve completely different needs, and mixing them up means buying something unsuitable for what you need.
Neither of them is an industrial pallet racking system — that is a different chapter altogether. What we are discussing here is shelving for personal, semi-professional and light commercial use: organising a garage, small warehouse, workshop, storeroom or technical space.
TI series — light metal shelving unit: what is it and what is it made for?
The TI series shelving units (TI-150, TI-160H2, TI-160HS, TI-160H6) are the classic light storage shelves. Thin-gauge steel profiles, flat shelves, an interlocking or click assembly system — no screws, no tools.
Dimensions available in the catalogue:
- TI-150: 180 × 90 × 30 cm (H × W × D) — 800 MDL
- TI-160H2: 180 × 90 × 45 cm — 800 MDL
- TI-160HS Steel: 180 × 90 × 45 cm, thicker profile — 1,300 MDL
- TI-160H6: 210 × 90 × 45 cm (the tallest model) — 1,000 MDL
Key features:
- Uniform width of 90 cm on all models
- Depth 30–45 cm — suitable for small boxes, office items, garage tools
- Height 180–210 cm — reachable by hand, no ladders
- Colour: anthracite grey — discreet, blends into any space
- Quick assembly, no tools and no screws
Where the TI series excels:
- Garage or storage units: tools, oil cans, boxes of parts — everything organised on an 800 MDL shelving unit
- Office or archive: files, lever-arch binders, consumables
- Pantry or storeroom: food, cleaning products, seasonal equipment
- Small workshop: parts, materials, light consumables
The TI series is designed for personal storage and light organisation. If you have heavy boxes, bulky tools or goods exceeding 80–100 kg per shelf, you need Profi Lux.
Profi Lux — semi-professional metal shelving unit: more space, more load
Profi Lux is a clear step up from the TI series. Thicker profiles, wider and deeper shelves, certified load of up to 200 kg per shelf. Still screw-free, still modular — but designed for semi-professional spaces where storage is taken seriously.
Dimensions available in the catalogue:
- Profi Lux 1829 / 2100 × 900 × 450 mm — 1,400 MDL
- Profi Lux 1829 × 1200 × 400 / 600 mm — 1,500 MDL
- Profi Lux 1829 × 1500 × 400 / 600 mm — 1,900 MDL
Key features:
- Load per shelf: up to 200 kg — double or triple that of a standard light shelving unit
- Width 900, 1200 or 1500 mm — options for more generous spaces
- Depth 400–600 mm — fits large 60 cm boxes and bulky materials
- Height 1829 mm or 2100 mm — make full use of the vertical space
- Modular system: several modules can be connected in a line, creating a wall of shelving
- Colour: anthracite grey (RAL 7016 on retail shelving)
- Sturdier steel profile than the TI series
Where Profi Lux excels:
- Small warehouse or back room: heavy boxes of goods, stock items, seasonal products
- Professional garage or car service: spare parts, tyres, oil in large cans
- Shops and showrooms (the back-room area, not the display aisles)
- Technical spaces: equipment, consumables, professional tools
- Pharmacies, clinics, offices with a lot of stock: serious organisation of materials
Direct comparison: TI light vs Profi Lux
| Criterion | TI light series | Profi Lux |
|---|---|---|
| Load per shelf | Light (small loads) | Up to 200 kg |
| Available width | 90 cm (a single format) | 90 / 120 / 150 cm |
| Available depth | 30–45 cm | 40–60 cm |
| Available height | 180–210 cm | 182–210 cm |
| Entry price | 800 MDL | 1,400 MDL |
| Assembly | Click, no tools | No screws |
| Modular / extendable | YES | YES — modules connect in a line |
| Profile sturdiness | Standard | Increased |
| Ideal for | Home, garage, office, light workshop | Small warehouse, service, shops, technical space |
What neither of them is
It is worth saying explicitly, because the confusion is common: neither the TI series nor Profi Lux are industrial pallet racking systems. That is an entirely different product — pallet racking 4–12 m high, designed for forklifts and loads of hundreds of kg per level. If you have a logistics warehouse with pallets, you need a completely different system with dedicated design.
The TI series and Profi Lux are for manual storage — you put items in and take them out by hand. That is their context.
How to choose: the key questions
Two simple questions that make everything clear:
- How much does what you store on a shelving unit weigh? If you exceed 80 kg per shelf, choose Profi Lux. If everything is light and small, the TI series is sufficient and cheaper.
- How deep are your boxes or materials? If you have boxes deeper than 45 cm or bulky materials, you need the 50–60 cm depth of Profi Lux. The TI series with 30–45 cm will not hold such boxes stably.
If the answer to both is "light and compact" — the TI series at 800 MDL does the job perfectly. If you have serious volumes or weight — Profi Lux at 1,400–1,900 MDL is the right choice.
Both lines are modular — you can start with a single module and extend later. If you are not yet sure about your final needs, buy a test module, install it and evaluate. Extending is simple and quick.
Conclusion
The TI series is the economical solution for anyone who wants to organise their garage, office or home. Simple, fast, affordable. Profi Lux is for someone who stores things seriously: car service, small warehouse, shop back room, technical space. Sturdier construction, a real capacity of 200 kg per shelf, more generous width and depth options.
Neither falls into the category of industrial pallet racking systems — that is a separate world, with separate design and dedicated lifting equipment.
Both lines are available at HandlerKraft with delivery in Chișinău and throughout Moldova. If you are not sure which option suits your space, contact us on +373 22 788 907 — we will recommend the right dimensions depending on what you store and how much space you have.
