ShelfTrack 30 in. x 1 in. White Standard

I would recommend a 3/8 diameter screw at least 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 inches long. Try to get it into the studs. It will anchor better. If you have to use drywall anchors go with a 3/8 or 5/16 plastic anchor and the longest screw you can find (2 inch). I like the plastic drywall screw anchors best. The vertical rails sit at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch away from the wall. so you lose some anchoring capability with the screw. That is why you want a long screw.

Hello, The weight capacity for the Wire Shelving Units varies depending on the DEPTHS of the Wire Shelving, and the TYPE OF INSTALLATION. I made a table below for your reference. Fixed Mount (Wall Mounted) WIRE SHELVING DEPTHS: WEIGHT CAPACITY: 12 inches 15 lbs./Linear Foot 16 inches 15 lbs./Linear Foot 20 inches 15 lbs./Linear Foot Adjustable Mount (ShelfTrack System) WEIGHT CAPACITY: Mounted to Studs: 44 lbs./Linear Foot Not Mounted to Studs: 25 lbs./Linear Foot *If you noticed on the Adjustable Mount, the depth of the wire shelving is no longer considered as long as it is attached to the Standards/Wall brackets **Also, please bear in mind that THE WEIGHT SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED EVENLY IN THE WIRE SHELVING. Thank you for your inquiry.

Not unless you're (very) skilled & equipped. (you'd have to weld or create a proper, custom bracket & then drill holes to attach (i.e. join) the 2 tracks.) The quality of your "attachment joint" could compromise that added track's "staying power." In addition - it would be far safer to "screw the added track directly into the wall-stud - avoiding any joining - for secure holding power." (assumes that the "top-track" was located in-line w/a wall stud.) Note that this "addition of smaller tracks to yield a longer one" proves (not) cost effective! You'd save (nicely) by purchasing the longest length track (84" from memory) & then cutting this to your desired length(s). (you may have to add a hole or two to secure the newly cut tracks - yet you now end up w/2 (even 3) tracks - again "trading some simple labor for cost saving AND the ability to create "custom length tracks.")

This much depends upon the width of the shelf, number of brackets & the weight you seek to support. A 2½" drywall-type screw would prove superior.

I just measured the track, it protrudes .75 inches from the wall. I have 12 inch wired shelves. With the track and the bracket it, the shelf protrudes 13 inches from the wall. Hope that answers your question.

If you put the load directly over the shelf support, you can get 40 or 59 pounds. In between the supports you are limited to ten or fifteen pounds.

The answer is Yes, but you get even more versatility with the main horizontal bracket, plus if you do it correctly, it is much easier and quicker to mount.

Hello. The Hang track needs to be used. When the system is not installed in accordance with the instruction sheet as provided, it could compromise the stability of the system, and will also void any warranty. Thank you for your inquiry.

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Yes. There are holes in the track for a standard screw. You can put an anchor in but the system's load is on the hang track, a screw just keeps it from swaying. Also, could use a 3M tab at the bottom against the wall if wall damage was a concern.