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KV87 super heavy-duty shelf standard describes a Knape and Vogt upright designed for demanding adjustable shelving where loads and usage are high. The 48 inch length provides a mid-height option for closets, garages, or shop runs that need vertical adjustment without running full wall height.
The anochrome finish identifies a plated, neutral-toned surface that blends with typical closet and storage hardware while maintaining a consistent look across multiple standards. The KV87 designation ties directly to a system that is typically used with KV186 or KV187 series brackets, keeping bracket engagement predictable across a project.
A 7/8 inch wide by 11/16 inch deep profile sets the standard footprint against the mounting surface, which helps plan stud layout and clearances behind shelves or panels. Heavy duty 12 gauge steel construction supports use in heavier-duty storage layouts where a lighter standard would not be appropriate.
BHMA Grade 2 compliance signals that the standard meets an established performance level for architectural hardware, giving installers a clear reference point when matching hardware to job requirements.
The KV87 standard uses 2 inch slot adjustment, meaning the bracket engagement locations step in 2 inch increments along the 48 inch length. This spacing helps installers line up multiple standards so matching shelves sit level and repeatable from opening to opening.
Screw holes on the standard are spaced 12 inches apart on center, which aligns well with common stud layouts and simplifies planning fastener locations. Recommended fasteners are #10 flat-head wood screws, sold separately, so the standard seats flush and tight against wood framing or backing where a countersunk head is required.
Because the web description notes typical use with KV186 or KV187 series brackets, installers working within that bracket family can plan standards and brackets together, maintaining consistent shelf engagement geometry across the run.
The 48 inch KV87 super heavy-duty shelf standard fits well in projects where full-height standards are unnecessary, such as mid-height closet sections, garage storage banks, or shop walls where shelving is grouped in a defined band. The 7/8 inch width and 11/16 inch depth allow the standard to sit comfortably on edge framing or backing without consuming excessive side clearance.
Because the KV87 model is typically used with KV186 or KV187 series brackets, it suits installations already built around those bracket styles, from light residential storage up through heavier-duty shop or utility shelving within the scope of Grade 2 performance. Available lengths for the same model - 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 inches - allow mixing different heights of standards on a single wall while retaining the same bracket interface, so varied shelf zones can still share the same bracket series.
Two inch slot adjustment allows brackets to move in predictable steps, which simplifies aligning shelves between multiple standards and matching shelf heights across several openings on a wall. This regular spacing speeds layout because installers can count slots instead of remeasuring each position. Screw holes spaced 12 inches on center give a regular fastening pattern that lines up logically with typical stud spacing, helping fasteners land in solid backing more consistently.
The heavy duty 12 gauge steel material helps the standard resist deformation under bracket load, which supports maintaining consistent bracket engagement over time. BHMA Grade 2 compliance provides a known performance target, making it easier to select this standard when hardware grade must match written specifications. The anochrome finish offers a neutral surface that coordinates with both metal brackets and common shelf finishes, which simplifies using the same standard across several room types within one project.
The 48 inch KV87 super heavy-duty shelf standard gives a mid-height option, which works well where shelving is concentrated in a defined band instead of running floor to ceiling.
The KV87 standard is typically used with KV186 or KV187 series brackets, so installers working in that bracket family can maintain consistent engagement and layout across projects.
The KV87 standard uses 2 inch slot adjustment, allowing shelves to shift in 2 inch increments, which simplifies aligning shelf heights and repeating layouts between multiple openings.
The KV87 standard uses recommended #10 flat-head wood screws, sold separately, so the countersunk heads seat flush and the upright sits tight against wood framing or backing.
The KV87 standard measures 7/8 inch wide by 11/16 inch deep, giving a compact profile that suits narrow vertical cavities while still presenting adequate bearing against the wall.
The KV87 standard is made from heavy duty 12 gauge steel and is BHMA Grade 2 compliant, aligning it with applications that call for a defined hardware performance grade.
The 48 inch KV87 super heavy-duty shelf standard in anochrome finish combines heavy duty 12 gauge steel, 2 inch slot adjustment, and BHMA Grade 2 compliance in a compact 7/8 inch by 11/16 inch profile. When a project is already built around KV186 or KV187 series brackets, this standard provides a matching upright that supports consistent bracket engagement and adjustable shelf spacing across the run. For closets, garages, or shop storage where a mid-height, system-based standard is appropriate, this KV87 model offers a focused solution ready to be integrated into the overall layout.
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