Modular Drawer Systems

A modular drawer system fits a series of individual drawers into industrial shelving, turning open shelving into organized, easy-to-reach storage for small parts and tools. Drawer counts range from four drawers on an 18 inch high unit up to eleven drawers on a 48 inch high unit, so the system scales with the size of your shelving. Because the drawers slide into the shelving frame itself rather than standing on their own, they make use of space that would otherwise sit empty inside an open bay.

Often, yes. We carry drawer units built for compatible shelving brands, so many existing setups can be retrofitted with modular drawers rather than replaced outright. If your current shelving is not a compatible match, we can recommend a drawer-ready unit designed to work with it or suggest an alternative that will. Checking compatibility before ordering saves you from buying drawers that do not fit your frame.

Configurations run from four drawers for 18 inch shelving up to eleven drawers for 48 inch shelving, with several options in between including five, seven, eight, nine, and ten drawer units. Some heights, like 36 inch shelving, come in more than one drawer layout, which gives you flexibility in how the space inside each bay is divided. This range lets you match drawer count to what you are storing, whether that means a large number of small parts or a smaller number of bulkier items.

Yes. Beyond choosing drawer count and shelving height, our Rousseau customization tool lets you build a drawer configuration suited to your own layout before you place an order. This is useful for facilities with specific workflow needs, such as automotive service departments, where drawer size and placement affect how quickly staff can find what they need. Our team can also walk through the configurator with you if you would rather talk through the options first.

Modular drawers work well for small parts and hardware storage, and they show up often in automotive parts departments and tool cribs where fast retrieval matters. Drawer sizes vary widely, so the same shelving run can hold anything from tiny fasteners to bulkier components without wasted space. If you are unsure whether your inventory suits a drawer system or a different storage type, our team can help you compare options.

We offer installation for customers who want their modular drawer system set up and ready to use. Self-assembly is also available for facilities that prefer to handle setup with their own crew, and our team can provide guidance either way. Installation is generally straightforward once the shelving itself is in place, since the drawers are designed to slide directly into compatible frames.

The right configuration depends on your existing shelving height and how many individual items you need to separate. How often staff need access matters too, since drawers opened constantly call for a different layout than ones meant for occasional storage. Call us at 604-980-8511 and we can walk through your options, or use our online configurator to build a layout before you order.