12" KV187 Super Heavy-Duty Lock Lever Shelf Bracket, Anochrome Finish

KV187 Shelf Bracket For Heavy-Duty Shelving

KV187 shelf bracket identifies this Knape and Vogt 12 inch Super Heavy-Duty Lock Lever Shelf Bracket as part of the KV187 series, so it is built to support substantial loads in storage runs that demand reliable performance over time. This 12 inch length bracket fits into a shelf standards and brackets system, giving installers a defined projection for typical 12 inch deep shelving layouts in closets, garages, or utility spaces. As a member of the KV Brackets family that is typically used with KV87 series standards, it integrates into that upright standard pattern so rows of shelves can share a consistent support layout. Being a shelf bracket within the Shelf Standards and Brackets product class means it serves as the projecting arm that physically carries each shelf, so its structural details translate directly into how much weight each run of shelving can handle.

Key KV187 Shelf Bracket Details For Projects

• The KV187 Series has a weight rating of 210 to 560 lb per pair based on length, so when this 12 inch bracket is used in pairs it supports heavy stored items while staying within Knape and Vogt performance parameters for the system.
• The bracket is constructed of heavy duty 12-gauge steel, which provides a thick, rigid arm to carry shelf loads without excessive deflection, helping keep installed shelving level across the span.
• Rear brackets in this series have three engagement teeth, giving three contact points into the standard that help the arm seat securely in the KV87 style slots during installation.
• This bracket has a lock lever that reinforces bracket attachment to the standard, so once set into the upright it has an added mechanical feature to resist being dislodged in normal use.
• The 12 inch length fits within the KV187 range of 12 to 18 inch brackets that are 5-1/16 inches tall, so installers know the arm height at the standard when laying out vertical shelf spacing.

Installation Role In KV87 Standard Shelf Runs

This Knape and Vogt 12 inch KV187 Super Heavy-Duty Lock Lever Shelf Bracket is part of a KV Brackets system that is typically used with KV87 series standards, so it is intended to engage the matching slots of those uprights during installation. The bracket body stands 5-1/16 inches tall in this 12 to 18 inch length group, placing the hook and lock lever geometry at a predictable height on the standard for consistent shelf alignment. Three engagement teeth on rear brackets give multiple insertion points into the standard, so once the hooks are seated and the lock lever is set, the arm functions as a rigid support for the shelf. As a result, each installed bracket in a row contributes to a straight, even support line that carries the designed weight rating of the KV187 series for that length.

Using This Knape And Vogt Bracket In Systems

Where The KV187 Bracket Fits In Shelf Layouts

This 12 inch KV187 Super Heavy-Duty Lock Lever Shelf Bracket in anochrome finish is designed as a shelf support within the Shelf, Closet and Garage Organization category, so it plays a central role anywhere a standards and brackets system is appropriate. The bracket is part of the Knape and Vogt KV Brackets family that is typically used with KV87 series standards, placing it into uprights that define vertical spacing for multiple shelves along a wall. Within the KV187 range, this 12 to 18 inch group uses a 5-1/16 inch tall bracket body, so rows of these arms keep shelf levels consistent relative to the slots in the standards. Because the KV187 Series has a stated weight rating of 210 to 560 lb per pair based on length, this 12 inch length bracket supports significant storage demands when paired on each shelf, allowing closet or garage runs to handle heavier bins and materials while staying inside the Knape and Vogt rating framework.

Details That Support Repeatable Bracket Performance

The heavy duty 12-gauge steel construction of this Knape and Vogt bracket gives each arm a solid cross-section, so under rated loads the bracket resists bending and helps maintain shelf alignment across multiple supports. Rear brackets in the KV187 line have three engagement teeth that locate into the KV87 style standards, so each tooth shares part of the vertical load path and helps keep the hook area tightly seated in the upright. The integrated lock lever reinforces bracket attachment to the standard by adding a secondary retaining feature, which helps the bracket stay engaged once positioned in the slots during regular loading and unloading. Together, the triple engagement teeth, lock lever, and 12-gauge steel body form a coordinated design that supports the stated KV187 weight rating per pair for the appropriate lengths, giving installers a defined structural role for each bracket within a full shelving installation.

Common Questions About The KV187 Shelf Bracket

Selecting This KV187 Bracket For Heavy Shelving

The Knape and Vogt 12 inch KV187 Super Heavy-Duty Lock Lever Shelf Bracket in anochrome finish provides a defined combination of 12-gauge steel construction, three engagement teeth, and a lock lever, all within a KV187 Series weight rating of 210 to 560 lb per pair based on length. For projects built around KV Brackets typically used with KV87 series standards, this bracket gives a 5-1/16 inch tall support arm in the 12 inch projection range, aligning with common shelf depths. Wurth Baer Supply offers this bracket for installers who need a specific, rated component within a shelf standards and brackets system.