Due to the rapid development of commercial products, the application of the metal display tower has penetrated into all walks of life. There are many kinds of metal display towers, and their applications are more common, but they are mainly distinguished according to the types of display shelves. It can be roughly divided into commercial (economic) and public welfare (humanistic).

Trade fairs, promotional activities, trade fairs, order fairs, and new product launches of various scales can be regarded as commercial exhibition stand activities, and their display forms may be various. But the ultimate goal is to establish a corporate image and promote consumer behavior. Public welfare exhibition shelves include a science museum, memorial hall, art museum, museum, forest park, nature reserve, etc. The main function of the metal display tower is to inherit human civilization, spread scientific knowledge, and promote cultural exchange. There are also some exhibition shelves in specific places, such as commercial space (flagship stores, shopping malls, storefronts, supermarkets, shopping malls, beauty salons) display shelves, office space (library, office) display shelves, indoor space display shelves, etc.

According to the area of metal display towers, they can be divided into super large display shelves, large display shelves, medium display shelves, and small display shelves. From the classification, it can be divided into the cultural display, commercial display, exhibition display, World Expo exhibition, and various theme parks, which is also the most common classification.

In terms of time, the metal display tower can be divided into long-term and short-term, or temporary and permanent. For its different time requirements, the metal display tower material, flexibility, disassembly form, and so on should be considered.