– Modular Aluminum Shelf System
First – Storage Systems
A modular shelf system built around a 35mm diameter round aluminum vertical profile. First can be specified freestanding, fixed to the ceiling, or fixed to the wall, with shelves in metal, wood, or EXTRALAIT illuminated shelves. Vertical profiles are available with or without integrated vertical lighting, and the system can be electrified to power shelf-mounted lamps.
35mm Round Profile Shelf System
First is built around a 35mm round aluminum vertical profile, available in two variants. The standard FI-35 profile is used where shelf lighting is provided externally or not required. The TM-35 profile carries an integrated vertical lamp – an electrified track running the length of the profile that powers IVO 2.0 shelf-mounted lamps via 24V pin connectors.
The system is supplied in three mounting configurations – freestanding floor-to-ceiling, wall-mounted with elbow pipe, and wall-mounted with bracket – using shared core hardware. Shelves can be specified in wood, full aluminum, or as EXTRALAIT illuminated shelves, with dedicated supports for each substrate.
Available Finishes
Anodised: 12–14 micron (black), 10–12 micron (other colours)
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SPECIFICATIONS
– Mounting Configurations
Freestanding, Ceiling, or Wall
First is supplied in three mounting configurations, each using shared core hardware with configuration-specific connection components.
01
Floor-to-Ceiling
A freestanding configuration where the vertical profile is anchored between the floor and ceiling using upper and lower feet, with an M8 tie rod providing tensioned fixing.
Required Components
02
Wall + Elbow Pipe
A wall-mounted configuration where a horizontal connecting tube and elbow pipe set the vertical profile away from the wall. Suited to installations where the shelf system stands proud of the finished wall surface.
Required Components
03
Wall + Bracket
A wall-mounted configuration using a rectangular tube and L-shaped bracket. Allows multiple anchor points along the wall for added structural rigidity on wider runs.
Required Components
– Key Features
What First Delivers
01
35mm Round Profile
A clean 35mm diameter round aluminum profile (FI-35) provides the structural backbone, available with or without an integrated vertical lamp.
02
Three Mounting Modes
Specify floor-to-ceiling freestanding, wall-mounted with elbow pipe, or wall-mounted with bracket. Shared core hardware across configurations simplifies parts ordering.
03
Integrated Lighting Track
The TM-35 profile carries an integrated 24V electrified track, powering IVO 2.0 or ERA shelf lamps via dedicated pin connectors.
04
Multi-Substrate Shelves
Specify shelves in wood, full aluminum, or as EXTRALAIT illuminated shelves. Each substrate has dedicated supports for both FI-35 and TM-35 profiles.
05
Tapered or Rectangular Shelves
Customize shelf shape – use a single tapered shelf, two rectangular shelves, or any combination. Dedicated end caps finish each shelf style.
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Vertical Adjustment
The foot system delivers ±9.5mm or ±12mm adjustment depending on profile, with up to ±15mm for wall-mounted variants – simplifying on-site fitting.
– System Compatibility
Works With These Products
First integrates with the AluminumXDesign shelving and structures range, with EXTRALAIT shelves designed specifically to slot into the First system.
Compatible Shelves
Extra Lait Shelf
Illuminated aluminum shelf, dedicated First supports available
Lait Shelf
Illuminated aluminum shelf for walk-in wardrobes
Related Free-Standing Systems
Modular Structures
Wardrobe Structures
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