Montel Inc.
The Intelligent Use of Space
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CANTILEVER LIBRARY SHELVING PRODUCTS
1. PRODUCT PRESENTATION
A pioneer devoted to high-density mobile shelving storage system solutions, Montel’s Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system is an industry reference. Addressing your current and future storage needs simultaneously, Aetnastak shelving systems offer a wide range of accessories and practical features. Sections can be reconfigured, lengthened, shortened, relocated, or joined to existing units easily and without adding extra parts.

Montel’s Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system offers numerous advantages. Concerning safety and reliability, the welded frames provide strength and rigidity to the product. Flush base shelves with the top surface of the bottom spreader channel allow continuous storage surface capacity. Meeting and exceeding Library Technology Report approved requirements, shelves support 50 lbs. per linear foot or 244 kg per square meter. In order to increase strength, eliminate sharp edges, and reduce risk of injuries, shelf edges have a fourth bend at the front and the back. To protect books from being damaged when reshelving, shelf brackets have a radial edge. Connected frames form an enclosed tube that prevent books from being inserted within the tube and allow electrical wire to be concealed within the post when needs. Finally, Aetnastak cantilever library shelving meets and exceeds the Uniform Building Code requirements for seismic zones, ensuring user’s safety in case of earthquakes.

Flexibility is an important aspect with Montel’s Aetnastak products. Kickstrips adjust vertically and are recessed under the bottom shelf to provide toe space and clean appearance. For future expansion or reorganization, stacks can be modified from double faced or vice-versa by removing or adding shelves on one side of the stack. The system can be easily relocated since free standing shelving can be removed from a range and used elsewhere without adding parts. To ensure stability on uneven floors, adjustable threaded levelers can be used.

The standard dimensions of the Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system are:
Width 24” 30” 36”  
Depth-Plain 8” 9” 10” 11” 12” 13” 16” (Nominal Dimensions)
Depth-Plain 7” 8” 9” 10” 11” 12” 15” (Actual Dimensions)
Depth-Slotted 7” 8” 9” 10” 11” 12” 13” 15” (Actual Dimensions)
Height 36” 42” 48” 54” 60” 66” 72” 78” 84” 90” 93” 102"

* Custom-built dimensions are also available

2. USES & APPLICATIONS
The Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system can be used in the following applications:

Whether fixed or installed on Mobilex carriages, Aetnastak offers unlimited possibilities.
Recent Montel case studies documenting the use of the Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system can be found on our Website at www.montel.com:

To select the right Aetnastak cantilever shelving system dimensions for your project, we suggest contacting Montel or your local authorized dealer for a space storage needs analysis.

3. ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Assembly and installation of the Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system is completed on site under the supervision of a factory trained Montel local authorized dealer. Contact Montel or your local authorized dealer for details on assembly and installation.

4. MATERIALS & FINISHES
Materials of the Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system shall be the finest of their respective kinds and those best adapted to the assembly for which they are employed to meet ISO 9002 quality standards. All steel shall be the best mild, cold rolled, pickled, and double annealed, free from scale and buckle. All plating used on exposed parts shall be metallic furniture stock. All gauges are U.S. standard. The design of all parts shall be such that the completed installation shall present a neat and finished appearance and shall be free from exposed sharp edges or projections.

All steel parts shall be smoothly made, and thoroughly cleaned by a process of washing completely in a phosphatizing solution to insure removal of oil, grease or other foreign material which in any way would interfere with the adhesion of the priming coat. Following the cleaning process, all parts shall be coated by spraying, assuring that every part in thoroughly and completely covered with fine baking enamel, or powder coat and baked to the manufacturer’s paint recommendation meeting ISO 9002 quality standards. The finish for baked enamel shall be medium gloss, giving a reading of 50 to 60 degrees on a standard gloss meter and must be capable of withstanding severe hammer and bending tests without flaking. Final finish shall be a minimum of 1.2 mil thickness capable of resisting acetic acid, household ammonia, 10% lye, alcohol, salt spray, abrasion and printing, and all normal usage resistant requirements of a good finish.

The finish for epoxy-polyester hybrid powder coat shall be a minimum 2.5 mil thickness capable of resisting the same test than the baked enamel coating described previously. Furthermore, powder coat shall not be off gassing to prevent deterioration of collection and other great value books.

Available finish either in baked enamel or powder coat, the Aetnastak is offered in nine standard colors while special colors are available upon request. End panels are supplied in patterned steel unless otherwise specified. End panels are also available in wood veneer, plastic laminate and standard steel.

For additional information on materials and finishes, see TECHNICAL SUPPORT section.

5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The technical information presented hereafter is an overview of the specifications for the Aetnastak cantilever library shelving systems. For your specific project planning and service needs, we recommend contacting Montel or your local authorized dealer for an assessment of your storage needs. Specifications subject to change.

Columns Uprights:

Formed of 16-gauge steel into a channel shape with 1/2” stiffening flanges, the channel to measure 2” in the web and 1 5/16” at the front and rear faces. They present a smooth, closed box shape 2” x 2 5/8” in cross section with eight right angle bends when bolted to the adjoining column of the next unit, or bolted to an end cover. Each column is perforated full height on both faces with a row of slots spaced 1” on vertical centers to receive hooks and lugs of shelf brackets, thus permitting 1” adjustment of shelves. In adjoining columns, the rows of slots are 5/8” on lateral centers. Columns are marked every three inches to facilitate visual positioning and adjustment of shelves. Intermembering holes for bolting columns into ranges are provided. Two uprights are required for each section of a range, since no adjacent sections may share a common upright and be truly modular.

Top Spreader Tube:

The top spreader is a fully closed tube of 16-gauge, 2” x 2” square. This tube is securely electric welded with continuous welds to the upright columns to permit unit arrangements and maximum non-sway characteristics. The length of this tube is variable for any unit width (36” standard). The top spreader is tubular to assure a closed surface where books or people may come in contact with the tube and visually pleasing from the top on low units and from the bottom on high units.

Bottom Spreader Channel:

To be channel shaped, open to the floor, of minimum 16-gauge steel. This spreader is electric welded on the two (2) vertical faces with continuous welds to the upright columns at a height to assure continuous through shelving on the base shelves. The length of the channel shall be as above for the top spreader. Slots in bottom spreader channel are provided to perform leveling function at the column, without having to remove base shelf. The above top and bottom spreaders are electrically welded to the uprights with a full bead of each of the four (4) joints to form a rectangular frame of one piece construction without the use of nuts, bolts or any other type of fastener. The completed frame is rigid without the use of sway braces, gusset plates, angle braces, or any other device that will obstruct the use of any or all shelves anywhere in the bookstack.

Leveling:

An 11-gauge steel threaded clip is welded to each of the frame uprights below the bottom channel spreader. Such clip accommodates a 5/16” - 18 leveling glide. Such glides allow for maximum leveling on irregular floor conditions. Base brackets will be leveled when anchoring to the floor. Each initial double faced section in a range receives six (6) levelers; each additional double faced section receives four (4) levelers. Each initial single faced section in a range receives four (4) levelers; each additional single face section receives three (3) levelers. All sections, single or double face should receive levelers at every upright.

Base Shelf:

Made of 18-gauge steel and formed with front and rear faces formed 3/4” high & box formed with no less than (4) four 90 degree bends. The surface of the bottom shelf is flush with the top surface of the bottom spreader, presenting a neat continuous storage surface. Side flanges of the base shelf will engage formed lugs in the base shelf support neatly and securely to render full support to the side surfaces of the shelf. Two (2) piece base shelves are used for double face units to provide flexibility for future rearrangement from double face to single face. Base shelves are designed to carry book loads of 50 lbs. per square foot without deflection in excess of 3/16”. In addition an 18-gauge adjustable kick strip 3” high is provided with return flanges at the top & bottom for stiffening. Slotted flanges at both ends engage with a slot in the base shelf supports to allow for adjustability and presentation of a neat closed appearance with the surface of the floor.

Base Shelf Bracket:

Made of 16-gauge steel with front and top faces flanged on a 5/16” radius and the exposed corner smoothly rounded. They have three projections at the rear, two hooks at the top and right-angle tab at the bottom with a hole to accept a 5/16” bolt. With the bottom tab bolted to the column, the hook shall tightly engage its slot in the column. Adjoining base shelf brackets shall be bolted together to preserve alignment, with bolts, placed in indentations deep enough to prevent damage to books on the base shelf. Two (2) right hand and two (2) left hand base shelf brackets shall be used on double face units to provide flexibility for future rearrangement from double face to single face. Compact ( high density ) units do not require base brackets as standard adjustable shelves are used with gussets.

Adjustable Shelf:

Made of 18-gauge steel and formed with front and rear faces formed 3/4” high and box-formed with no less than four 90 degree bends ( i.e. down 3/4”, return 1/2”, return 3/8” and return 1/4”). They shall present a smooth, closed appearance on both faces inside as well as outside with all sharp edges eliminated, yet arranged to receive book supports and label holders. Adjustable book shelves are designed to carry books loads of 50 lbs per square foot without deflection in excess of 3/16”. The nominal depth of bookshelves is 1” greater than the actual depth from face of column to front of shelf. The shelves should be reversible, front to back, for maximum shelf life.

Adjustable Shelf Bracket:

Made of 16-gauge steel with front, top and bottom faces flanged with an approximate 17/64” return. Brackets have three projections at the rear, two hooks and two safety lugs, to engage the column slots and permit easy adjustment of shelves with maximum possible protection against dislodgment. Brackets are fastened to the shelves with tabs. An impression is furnished to serve as an automatic bracket spacer, eliminating the possibility of adjacent bracket overlap. The bracket design allows for shelf adjustment upward or downward (i.e. walking the shelf) without disturbing adjacent shelves.

Gusset:

Made of 16-gauge steel, 48” high, triangular 2” at the top and depth of base at the bottom. A 1 1/2” bend with holes will allow anchoring to the floor.

Canopy Top:

When required canopy top shall be provided for all sections, one (1) for single-faced sections and two (2) for double-faced sections, in order that any rearrangement of sections at a later date may be accomplished without accumulating extra parts or requiring new parts. Note that on lower height units such as 42”, 48’’, 54” or 66” a one (1) piece top shall be used for double faced sections, if canopy top is required. Canopy top shall be of 18-gauge steel. The faces of the canopy top shall be 1 - 1/2” high. Inverted type bracket supports for canopy top shall be formed of 12-gauge steel. A suitable hole shall be provided on either side of the canopy top so that adjacent tops may be bolted together for neat alignment.

Bracket for Wood Top or Plastic Laminate Top:

Inverted type bracket supports for canopy tops shall be formed of 11-gauge steel. Brackets shall have four projections at the rear, three hooks and one safety lug, to engage the column slots and permit easy adjustment of top with maximum possible protection against dislodgment. Brackets shall be fastened to the top with zinc plated steel angles.

End Panels:

When required, end panel is provided at exposed ends. They are formed of 18 gauge patterned steel with 1 1/2” faces, a returned 3” stiffening flange inside each face, and suitable stiffening flanges top and bottom. Double face finished ends are further reinforced by a full vertical hat shaped channel. Panels are also available in plain steel (non patterned).

Findable Book Support:

Shall be 16-gauge steel, one piece construction, 6” or 9” high, with a 6 - 1/4” long “T” shaped base. The top and side faces shall be flanged and have a ¼” radius. Sides shall be taper flanged 7/8” at base to 5/16” at top for added strength.

Wire Book Support:

Shall be formed of 6-gauge (.203) bright basic steel wire, plated, and shall be held in place by the front and back flanges of the adjustable shelf above.

Options:

6. CODES & CERTIFICATIONS
Client satisfaction is an ongoing priority at Montel. In this respect, all our employees are engaged in a continuous improvement process to provide a high-quality product that fully meets the needs and expectations of our clients.

From the first contact to the completion of the project, we spare no effort to meet the requirements of our clients. Our network of local authorized dealers across the world are selected according to these same criteria, and based on their commitment to fulfill these standards.

Montel’s Aetnastak cantilever library shelving systems meets and exceeds the standards of Library Technology Report (LTR) and the Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for seismic zones. Carriages, controls, wiring and wire raceways, and electrical hinged front panels are pre-assembled at the factory to facilitate and ensure quality of installation, thus exceeding UL and CSA regulations. Electrical systems are always thoroughly tested by industrial certified research centers and independent laboratories. Montel is ISO 9001 certified.

Subject to the conditions stated below, Montel warrants to the original purchaser and for the first installation that the equipment manufactured by it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship:

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: for the lifetime of the shelving structural frames.

If, within each of the warranty period as indicated above, any equipment shall be proved to Montel's satisfaction to be so defective, such equipment shall be repaired or replaced at the option of Montel.

All warranty service for any equipment manufactured by Montel must be approved by an authorized Montel factory representative. This warranty shall not apply to equipment repaired by any party other than an authorized Montel representative or to defects or damage caused by acts of God or other circumstances beyond Montel's control, improper installation (unless installation was by authorized Montel installer), improper electrical supply or environmental conditions, improper operation, maintenance or storage, or other than normal use or service. This warranty shall be void if any portion of the purchase price shall be due but unpaid in accordance with the terms pursuant to which the equipment was sold.

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, MONTEL MAKES NO WARRANTIES, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, AND MONTEL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Repair or replacement of any defective equipment, or refund of the purchase price paid by the customer in the event Montel determines such equipment cannot be repaired or replaced, shall be the customer's exclusive remedy for breach of the warranty for product defects, however caused, and in no case shall Montel be liable for incidental, consequential, special or other damages, or loss of profits or revenues whether as a result of breach of contract or warranty, Montel's negligence, or otherwise. Montel shall have no liability for any advice or assistance rendered by any party outside the scope of Montel's written specifications for the manufacture, operation or maintenance of the warranted equipment.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The cantilever library shelving products are manufactured to meet and exceed environmental standards and provide a long useful life. For its 100% fully recyclable product components, Montel uses powder coat paint, which is durable and non-off gassing. Montel uses low V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compound) paints to reduce air pollution thus releasing negligible and the lowest emissions of V.O.C. possible. The waste from our coating operation is recyclable and collected for treatment according to government and state regulations.

8. AVAILABILITY & COST
For all general or specific enquiries regarding Montel’s Aetnastak cantilever library shelving system’s availability and cost, please contact directly Montel or your local authorized dealer.