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Atlas Starter Unit 78"H x 30"D

4.8(15 reviews)|SKU: ATL-S-7830

A complete, freestanding shelving unit. The perfect starting point for your storage system. Heavy-duty modular steel shelving system with 2,000+ lb capacity per shelf. Boltless assembly in under 30 minutes. Expandable with add-on units that share uprights for cost savings.

Height

78"

Depth

30"

Width

78"

Type

Starter Unit

Height

Depth

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Starter Unit

Starter Unit

A complete, freestanding shelving unit.

2 uprights + 3 full-width (78") shelf levels
$528
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Full-Width Add-On

Full-Width Add-On

Extends an existing unit.

1 upright + 3 full-width (78") shelf levels
$438
1
Half-Width Add-On

Half-Width Add-On

Compact half-width extension.

1 upright + 3 half-width (39") shelf levels
$288
1

Start with a Starter Unit, then expand with Add-Ons that share an upright to save money.

In Stock · LA & Orange County Local Delivery

Ships from our Whittier warehouse

20+ Year Lifespan
2,000+ lb Capacity
Boltless Assembly

About the Atlas Series

The Atlas Series is our flagship heavy-duty steel shelving system, engineered for environments where requirements change over time. Built with architectural-grade steel and a durable powder-coat finish, these shelves are designed to last 20+ years with minimal maintenance.

The modular design allows you to start with a single starter unit and expand over time by adding full-width or half-width add-on units. Add-on units share an upright with the adjacent unit, reducing material costs and creating a seamless, integrated storage system.

Key Features

  • 2,000+ lb capacity per shelf when weight is evenly distributed
  • Boltless assembly - no tools required, assembles in under 30 minutes
  • Adjustable shelf heights in 3" increments
  • Flat deck shelves - smooth steel surface, no wire mesh
  • Parts always available - we never discontinue components

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78"H × 30"D × 3 Levels

Shelf Levels:3

Customer Reviews

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4.8

Based on 15 reviews

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Rating Breakdown

Build Quality
4.9
Ease of Assembly
4.8
Value for Money
4.7
Shipping & Packaging
4.5
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Customers consistently praise the exceptional build quality and ease of assembly. The most common feedback for less-than-perfect ratings relates to shipping times—delivery to some regions can take 5–7 business days due to the heavy-duty nature of the product. Once received, satisfaction is overwhelmingly positive.

Verified Purchase

No more sagging shelves

Had wire shelving in my garage for years that eventually bent under my tool collection. Got tired of it and switched to these. Night and day difference - loaded up with power tools, bins of hardware, even my bench grinder, and zero flex. Took maybe 20-25 min to put together without any tools needed.

Michael R.Austin, TX
47 people found this helpful
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Growing with our business

My husband and I sell on Etsy and needed real storage, not plastic bins everywhere. Bought one unit first to test it out. Now we have four connected together. Love that the add-ons share the uprights - saved us a good chunk of money expanding.

Sarah K.Portland, OR
32 people found this helpful
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Warehouse manager here

We pay 3x this for our main industrial racking. Tried Atlas for an overflow section as an experiment. Honestly can't tell the difference in person. Ordering more to replace some of our older stuff as it wears out.

David L.Chicago, IL
28 people found this helpful
Verified Purchase

Should have gone taller

Only complaint is I wish I'd gotten the 96" instead. I have 9ft ceilings and could use the extra space. The 78" is fine but measure twice, order once I guess. Shelves themselves are great though, way better than the wire rack stuff.

James T.Denver, CO
19 people found this helpful
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Garage finally organized

Put two units along the back wall and two add-ons on the side wall in an L shape. Paint, car stuff, holiday decorations, camping gear - everything has a spot now. Being able to adjust shelf heights made a huge difference for fitting odd-sized items.

Robert M.Phoenix, AZ
41 people found this helpful
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For our makerspace

Bought several for our community workshop. 30" depth fits the bigger equipment and materials people bring in. No wobble at all even when someone's yanking something heavy off the top. Members keep asking where we got them.

Amanda C.Seattle, WA
23 people found this helpful
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Handles serious weight

I work on cars as a hobby so I have transmissions, engine parts, full toolboxes. Had a cheap shelf literally collapse once. These don't budge. You can tell it's real steel, not that thin stuff that bends if you look at it wrong.

Chris P.Detroit, MI
36 people found this helpful
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Looks good in our stockroom

Run a small clothing boutique. Customers sometimes see into the back when we open the door. Wanted something that didn't look like a mess. These actually look intentional, not like random garage shelving. Functional and presentable.

Jennifer W.San Francisco, CA
15 people found this helpful
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Good but took a while to arrive

Shelving is great, no issues there. Shipping took about 2 weeks to get to Georgia though. Not a dealbreaker but I was eager to get my garage sorted. Once it showed up I had it built same day.

Mark S.Atlanta, GA
12 people found this helpful
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Bought more twice now

First order was 2 years ago for the garage. Then got some for the basement last year. Just ordered again for my shed. Same quality each time. Also nice that I could buy extra shelves for my original unit - they still had the same parts.

Thomas B.Minneapolis, MN
29 people found this helpful
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Holds full kegs no problem

We have a small brewery and needed storage for kegs, grain bags, equipment. Stacked full kegs on these (they're heavy) and the shelves don't care. Also holding up fine in our humid brewing area, no rust or anything.

Kevin O.Asheville, NC
21 people found this helpful
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Wife approved

Needed garage storage but the garage is visible from our kitchen window. Wife vetoed the ugly industrial look. These actually look decent - she signed off. Win win. Holds all my stuff and doesn't look like a warehouse.

Brian H.Nashville, TN
44 people found this helpful
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Outfitted our whole warehouse

Replaced old pallet racking with these. 20 units total, team got them all assembled in one day. The add-on system made it easy to configure exactly what we needed for different aisle widths. Would recommend for commercial.

Patricia N.Dallas, TX
18 people found this helpful
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Instructions could be better

Figured it out fine but the instruction sheet is pretty minimal. A few more pictures would help people who aren't handy. Not a big deal, just something to improve. Shelves themselves are solid once you get them together.

Steven G.Boston, MA
8 people found this helpful
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Done buying cheap shelving

Costs more upfront than the big box stuff but I've thrown out 3 sets of cheap shelves over the years. These aren't going anywhere. Plus I can add onto them later instead of starting over. Makes more sense long term.

Richard D.Philadelphia, PA
52 people found this helpful

Adaptable

At the core of the Atlas Series is the shared upright system. Full-width and half-width sections connect seamlessly, sharing uprights to create efficient, customized storage.

Start with a starter unit—a complete, freestanding shelf. Then add sections as your needs grow. Each add-on shares an upright with the previous unit, saving space and cost.

Atlas Series modular configuration

Full-Width: 78"

Modular bay sections

Adjustable Heights

3" increments, tool-free

Flat Deck Shelves

Smooth steel surface

Shared Uprights

Connect bays efficiently

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Built to last

The Atlas Series is engineered for decades of use. High-gauge powder-coated steel resists corrosion, scratches, and everyday wear—ensuring your shelving looks as good in year 20 as it did on day one.

Our shelving adapts to your life. Moving to a new home? Take it with you and reconfigure for your new space. Growing your business? Add sections without replacing what you have.

“I started with one unit in my garage. Five years later, I have twelve sections across my workshop and office. Same system, same quality.”

— Michael R., Small Business Owner
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What is the real cost?

You're making a genuine long-term investment. The most frequently heard comment from our customers is: “I wish I had done this sooner.”

BETTER VALUE

Atlas Series

$567

  • 4 shelf levels included
  • Smooth flat deck steel surface
  • Expandable with add-on units
  • 2,000+ lb capacity per shelf
  • Parts always available

Big Box Store Alternative

$479.99

  • 4 shelf levels included
  • Wire mesh shelves (items fall through)
  • Not expandable (standalone only)
  • 2,000 lb total capacity
  • Parts may be discontinued

Safe in the knowledge that you can return tomorrow, next year, or in ten years for additional sections.

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