Expressions Library Book Shelving
Combining the sophistication of timber laminate housing with the flexibility of adjustable metal or timber laminate shelves, Expressions provides the ultimate library shelving solution.
The steel used in Raeco shelving is 100% recyclable and accredited by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). Raeco is also certified to the international standard on environmental management systems (ISO 14001:2015).
LAMINATE WARRANTY
10 year warranty on laminate finishes.
AUSTRALIAN MADE
Proudly Australian made from the highest quality materials & finishes.
STEEL SHELVING
Lifetime warranty on steel shelving
recommended heights
1000mmH
Commonly used under windows in junior libraries
1200mmH
A popular choice for junior schools and children’s spaces
1500mmH
Favoured by public libraries, secondary schools and junior schools with space constraints
1800mmH
A traditional height, more commonly used single sided to walls
recommended shelf spacing
Fiction
250mm minimum – Paperback
300mm minimum – Hard Cover
non FICTION
350mm minimum
av (dvds)
180mm minimum
900mmH
1 FLAT SHELF
1 PLINTH
1000mmH
1 DISPLAY SHELF
1 FLAT SHELF
1 PLINTH
1200mmH
2 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
OPTIONAL BOTTOM SHELF OVERLAY
1200mmH
3 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
OPTIONAL BOTTOM SHELF OVERLAY
Popular choice for junior schools and children’s spaces
1400mmH
3 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
1400mmH
4 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
1500mmH
3 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
OPTIONAL BOTTOM SHELF OVERLAY
1500mmH
4 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
Favoured by public libraries, secondary schools and junior schools with space constraints
1600mmH
3 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
1600mmH
4 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
1800mmH
4 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
1800mmH
5 REVERSIBLE SHELVES
1 PLINTH
ADDITIONAL HEIGHTS
Add +125mm to post heights to allow for the wheel
*Number of shelves: including one display shelf
MOBILE HEIGHTS
+125mm Height
Wheels add an additional 125mm to the overall unit height.
EXPRESSIONS OPTIONS
SINGLE SIDED
Shown with optional bottom shelf overlay
DOUBLE SIDED
Shown without optional bottom shelf overlay
DOUBLE SIDED MOBILE
Shown with optional bottom shelf overlay
HALF TOP
Half top reduces shadows and provides better line of sight.
FULL TOP
Full top creates a fully boxed finish.
SLATWALL BAY ENDS AVAILABLE
Slatwall provides opportunity to fill this space with books adding visual interest and significantly improving loan potential.
REVERSIBLE SHELF SYSTEM
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
Reversible shelves can be transformed from flat to face out display. To adjust shelving heights, insert stainless steel mounting pins into pre-drilled holes and secure shelf.
PINS
Expressions units are supplied with stainless steel mounting pins to secure shelves. Place four pins into the appropriate holes and slot the shelves on top.
Accessories
REVERSIBLE METAL SHELF
300mm DEEP
Reverse the shelf to transform from flat to face out display.
45 – Spine out display
0.9 – Lineal metres
MINI display SHELF
200mm DEEP
Designed for smaller books and DVD display.
5-6 – Face out display
0.8 – Lineal metres
BOTTOM SHELF OVERLAY
Inserts onto the bottom shelf of Expressions bays to enhance presentation.
BOTTOM SHELF OVERLAY - NO LIP
Inserts onto the bottom shelf of Expressions bays to enhance presentation.
BROWSER TUB
Forward facing tub, commonly used for picture books.
50-60 – Book capacity
0.8 – Lineal metres
BROWSER TUB
Forward facing tub, commonly used for picture books with acrylic front lip, which sits 80mm above the existing 50mmH steel front lip.
50-60 – Book capacity
0.8 – Lineal metres
UNIVERSAL BROWSER TUB DIVIDER
Easily placed inside browser tub shelf.
Compatible with Linea and Expressions Browser Tubs & Browser Tubs with Acrylic panel.
*Sold in packs of 5.*
ACRYLIC BOOK ALIGNMENT STRIP
Manufactured by Merchandising Libraries, Book Alignment Strips keep Fiction titles uniformly positioned to the front lip on the shelf. Manufactured from premium quality, 10mm thick acrylic, with flame polished edges to remove sharp corners and rubber tabs to keep them in place.
0.845 – Lineal metres
STEEL BOOK ALIGNMENT STRIP
Heavy gauge steel spacer to support collection
alignment and maintain neat, straight rows.
Choose colour to match shelving.
0.845 – Lineal metres
ACRYLIC L-SHAPED BOOK ALIGNMENT STRIP
Manufactured by Merchandising Libraries, this L-shaped Book Alignment Strip provides additional support to Fiction titles.
Manufactured from premium quality, 4.5mm thick acrylic, with flame polished edges to remove sharp corners.
0.845 – Lineal metres
SINGLE TIER AV SHELF
175mm DEEP
Slimline face out display shelf that accommodates a standard DVD case.
59 – Spine Out | 42 – Face Out
82 – Spine Out | 59 – Face Out
2 TIER AV SHELF
306mm DEEP
2 steps.
Each step accommodates 3 rows of 6 DVDs
118 – Spine Out | 84 – Face Out
164 – Spine Out | 130 – Face Out
MAGAZINE DIVIDER SHELF
300mm DEEP
Stores 4 standard Australian size magazines per shelf (displayed portrait format). 35 slots enable dividers to be repositioned. Dividers click into slots. Each shelf is supplied with three metal dividers.
CLEARVIEW MAGAZINE DIVIDER SHELF
300mm DEEP
Shelf includes 15 x 45° angled transparent dividers to separate magazines. Acrylic dividers attach into shelf slots. 50mm clearance between dividers.
wedges & boxes
Y-CONFIG MOBILE
An infill designed for creating 3-way shelving configurations. Can be colour matched to shelving to create a seamless finish.
*Double sided shelving only.
Y-CONFIG STATIC
An infill designed for creating 3-way shelving configurations. Can be colour matched to shelving to create a seamless finish.
*Double sided shelving only.
CORNER BOXES
Designed as room corner infills. Can be colour matched to shelving to create a seamless finish.
*Single sided shelving only.
shelving shapers
Shelving shapers enable you to create contours and curves. Fabricated from acoustic panel, a textured material popular for its noise absorption properties.
Available for all shelving heights, in three angles that allow you to adjust shelving curve.
* Installation required- shaper is fixed to one bay only.
Colour Options
TIMBER LOOK
Laminex applied to E0 rated MDF. Standard thickness – 18mm & 25mm. 33mm available.
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NEUTRALS
Laminex applied to E0 rated MDF. Standard thickness – 18mm & 25mm. 33mm available.
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solid colours
Laminex applied to E0 rated MDF. Standard thickness – 18mm & 25mm. 33mm available.
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ABS EDGING
ABS edging is available in every laminate colour, this page showcases our most popular colours. Match your edging to your table top or add visual interest with contrasting colours. Standard thickness – 18mm & 25mm. 33mm available.
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POWDER COATS
We apply at 0.70 microns which is the optimum thickness for durability. Our range includes contemporary colours that suit a wide range of libraries. Due to printing and screen variations, please use these colours as a guide only.
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Enhance Your Display
Premium quality acrylics, made in Australia by Merchandising Libraries
Premium quality signage solutions, made in Australia by Merchandising Libraries
LAMINATE WARRANTY
10 year warranty on laminate finishes.
AUSTRALIAN MADE
Proudly Australian made from the highest quality materials & finishes.
STEEL SHELVING
Lifetime warranty on steel shelving
ENGINEERED WHEELS
Premium German engineered wheels, with anti-mark surface and 150kg load rating *
DURABLE POWDER COAT
Dulux Duralloy powder coat applied at a minimum of 0.70 microns, double the thickness of industry standard
