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Wall-mounted storage transforms chaos into order by creating a designated space to store tools with easy access. Industrial storage such as metal pegboards are a favorite amongst facilities as they offer space-savings for tool storage and an efficient way to keep operations running smoothly. Instead of digging through tool boxes, wall-mounted storage keeps tools visible and well-organized.

Accessories used with metal pegboards can enhance functionality and customization. With the right setup of wall-mounted storage accessories, you can keep the tools you need right at your fingertips.

What are must have accessories for wall-mounted storage?

Hooks That Hold It All Together

When it comes to storing a variety of tools, hooks are hard to beat. Between light-duty hooks, heavy-duty square hooks, and heavy-duty round hooks, these wall-mounted storage accessories can easily slide on and off onto your storage.

Square hooks feature a raised end to prevent accessories from sliding off, while round hooks allow tools to slide on and off easily. Based on your weight capacity, these hooks can hold a wide variety of tools, allowing you to even stack tools to best use your space.

Keep Important Papers on Hand with Document Holders

A document holder is a simple solution to have your paperwork on hand. These wall-mounted storage accessories feature an angled type of bin that can hook onto utility panels.

Document holders can hold letter and legal sized papers, making it easy to have documents close by your tool room. These document holders also have a front face that is lower than the back to ensure you can see your documents clearly.

Make Tool Visibility Clear with Vinyl Rub-On Identification Decal

Vinyl rub-on decals are a great way to identify tools and ensure that items are returned to their proper place. Great for tools of different sizes, these decals come in contrasting colors, making it highly visible to see when a tool is missing.

With clear identification, you can have accountability of your tools and keep your space organized.

Double the Hold with Long Tool Holders & Screwdriver Holders

Long tool holders and screwdriver holders make it easy to store multiple tools at once. Long tool holders can accommodate up to three long tools while screwdriver holders keep 6-12 screwdrivers neatly organized.

Both holders easily hook onto panels and offer an organized way to keep similar tools next to each other.

Hammer Support

Every tool room needs a hammer, or mallet, so having a hammer support makes it easy to access these items. These supports can hold up to 2 hammers and are designed for plastic and rubber hammers, providing a reliable storage solution.

With quick access, you’ll always have a hammer or mallet when you need it.

Keep Spools Organized with Wire Spool and Roll Holders

Wire spool and roll holders make it easy to store these tricky items. Whether you want to have paper towels, spool or other rolled materials, these holders help to keep things organized and easy to roll out when needed.

With a load capacity of 50 lbs, these holders ensure your spool won’t unravel everywhere.

Storing Small Parts with Plastic Bin Rails

Plastic bin rails make storing small parts and tools efficient. These rails hook onto panels and are compatible with several types of plastic bins. This allows for a flexible solution to organize smaller components.

Lightweight Shelf for Smart Storage

Looking for a spot for items that don’t fit onto hooks? These shelves include raised edges to keep items from falling while supporting a capacity of up to 10 lbs.

Ideal for items such as tool bins for small parts, small tool kits, and other miscellaneous items, these lightweight shelves allow for efficient storage.

Slide Out Hanging Panel Racks

These slide out hanging panel racks can be added to your setup as another way to have hanging storage. These panels can be adjusted in 1” increments and are designed to be anchored to the ground for safety. A variety of tool hooks and holders can be added to these panels.

How to Choose the Right Accessories for Your Metal Pegboards

If you are starting the process of choosing accessories for your metal pegboards, it’s important to first identify the types of tools you own. What items does your team grab on a regular basis and which tools do you want stored in a more organized manner? Then, take a look at your available space. The Industrial Shelving Systems team can ensure that you make the most of your available space taking into account the tools you need stored.

From there, you can start building out your custom wall-mounted storage. These accessories will help you to better store the tools that you need on a regular basis. Having a customized setup will help you take inventory of what you need to replace on the wall and will help your team grab items quickly, making your operations more efficient.

When you’re ready to start customizing your wall-mounted storage, give the team a call at 1-800-875-6201 or let us know how we can assist you here.