Cambro Camshelving Basics Plus 5 Tier Shelving Starter Unit

The Cambro Camshelving Basics Plus starter unit is a five-tier open shelving system constructed from a lightweight composite material. It is designed to provide reliable dry or ambient storage in commercial kitchens, back-of-house areas, and food preparation environments where metal shelving would be at risk from corrosion, moisture, or chemical cleaning agents.

In practice, composite shelving of this type performs well in environments that experience regular moisture exposure — walk-in stores, dishwash areas, and prep rooms where condensation and cleaning chemicals would degrade standard steel over time. The non-corrosive construction means the unit maintains its integrity without rusting, flaking, or harbouring the surface deterioration that shortens the life of metal alternatives. The shelf plates are dishwasher safe, which helps reduce the time spent on cleaning during or after service.

From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are straightforward:

• Non-corrosive material suits damp or high-humidity storage environments
• Dishwasher-safe shelf plates reduce cleaning labour and downtime
• Lightweight construction makes the unit easier to reconfigure or relocate
• Open shelving design allows air circulation and straightforward stock visibility
• Tool-free or minimal-tool assembly typical of this shelving format

As a starter unit, this configuration is designed to stand independently and can typically be extended with add-on units to create a continuous run of shelving — useful where storage requirements grow over time. It is worth confirming floor levelness and load requirements before installation, particularly if the unit will carry heavier catering equipment or bulk ingredient stocks.

This unit is well suited to small-to-medium kitchen operations, catering schools, food retail back-of-house areas, and anywhere that requires a practical, low-maintenance shelving solution. Sites with significantly higher storage volumes or heavier load demands may find a more heavy-duty shelving specification more appropriate for the long term.

If you are specifying storage across a new or refurbished kitchen and want to make sure the configuration suits your layout and load requirements, the team is happy to help you work through it.