18" KV180 Regular-Duty Shelf Bracket, White Finish 10/Box

18 Inch KV180 Shelf Bracket For Shelving Runs

18 inch KV180 shelf bracket gives you a regular-duty support arm sized for deeper shelves, so you can build storage that matches common cabinet and closet depths. The white finish on this Knape and Vogt bracket presents a clean look that blends into painted interiors and garage walls. As model 180 WH 18 in the KV180 line, it fits applications where an 18 inch projection is needed for wider stock. The bracket is part of the Shelf Standards and Brackets class, so it is designed to work as the primary support in adjustable shelving layouts. The bracket is typically used with KV80 standards, which ties it directly into a proven wall standard system widely used in closets and utility shelving. This pairing helps keep layout work predictable across different projects and makes it easier to standardize materials on the job.

Key KV180 Shelf Bracket Details That Matter

• The KV Model KV180 bracket, identified here as 180 WH 18, gives installers a known pattern to work from when matching existing Knape and Vogt standard-and-bracket systems, which supports consistent layouts across rooms or phases.
• Available lengths in the KV180 family range from 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, to 20 inches, so you can size projection to match shelf depth, helping keep overhangs controlled and reducing leverage on the standards.
• Available finishes in the KV180 line include Anochrome, Almond, Black, Brass Look, Brown, and White, with Titanium as a special order, allowing finish selection to track project aesthetics or existing hardware color.
• The white finish on this 18 inch shelf bracket ties in with painted shelf edges and light-colored panels, which helps built storage visually recede in closets, laundry rooms, and similar spaces.
• Made in USA manufacturing gives shops and installers a defined origin point, which can matter on commercial bids or standardized sourcing programs that track country-of-origin requirements for components.

Mounting And Support Performance For KV180 Bracket

This KV180 regular-duty shelf bracket is typically used with KV80 standards, so it slots into a well-known upright pattern for adjustable shelving work in closets, garages, and utility rooms. The bracket has 2 engagement teeth to fasten the bracket securely to the standard, which helps resist dislodging when shelves are loaded and unloaded during normal use. A shelf lip at the end of the bracket holds the shelf edge from sliding forward, which supports cleaner front alignment along a run and helps keep stored items from pushing the shelf outward. The bracket family carries a weight rating of 120 to 320 lb per pair, based on length, giving you a defined performance range when planning spacing and shelf loads on different projects.

Using This KV180 Bracket In Real Projects

Where This 18 Inch White Bracket Fits Best

The 18 inch KV180 shelf bracket fits projects that call for deeper shelves, such as garage, pantry, or utility shelving where an 18 inch projection suits bulk storage and larger containers. As part of the Shelf, Closet and Garage Organization category, it is intended for typical storage runs rather than ultra-light display use. The white finish supports closet and laundry layouts that use white melamine or painted shelving, which keeps the hardware visually consistent with surrounding panels. Being typically used with KV80 standards, this bracket pairs into vertical uprights already familiar to many installers, so it can be deployed alongside existing Knape and Vogt installations or in new runs where adjustable spacing is required. Within the product class of Shelf Standards and Brackets, it acts as the core horizontal support component in the overall system.

Details That Support Repeatable Bracket Performance

The KV180 bracket family uses 16-gauge steel in 4 to 12 inch lengths and 14-gauge steel in 14 to 20 inch lengths, so an 18 inch bracket such as this gains the heavier 14-gauge construction to handle the leverage of a deeper shelf. The weight rating of 120 to 320 lb per pair, based on length, gives this 18 inch bracket a defined load range within that spectrum, which helps plan support spacing for regular-duty storage loads. Two engagement teeth on the bracket secure into the KV80 standard, which improves resistance to unseating when a shelf is bumped or when loads shift forward. The shelf lip at the end of the bracket supports the shelf edge and resists forward slip, which helps maintain straight lines across multiple brackets and reduces the chance of shelves creeping out of alignment over time. Being made in USA, this Knape and Vogt component also aligns with projects where domestic sourcing is preferred for documentation or spec compliance.

Common Questions About 18 Inch KV180 Bracket Use

Choose This KV180 Bracket For Deeper White Shelves

The 18 inch KV180 regular-duty shelf bracket in white finish gives you a Knape and Vogt support sized for deeper shelves on KV80 standards. With its 14-gauge steel construction, two engagement teeth, shelf lip, and defined weight rating range, it is built to serve as a primary support in adjustable shelving layouts for closets, garages, and utility spaces. When a project calls for 18 inch deep white shelving tied into a standard-and-bracket system, this 180 WH 18 bracket aligns the projection, finish, and performance details so you can plan consistent runs around a single bracket family.