Having efficient warehouse storage systems is an essential part of maximizing your warehouse space. There are a number of options, but it is important to select one that will meet your facility’s requirements while remaining cost-effective.
Pallet racks are ideal for medium-weight and high-volume inventories. Gravity flow racks offer high-density storage by using inclined rails.
Multi-Tier Racking
Multi-tiered rack systems are ideal for storing cartons and small goods without pallets. They are often made up of a series shelves supported by upright frames, and are used for order picking operations. They are also cost-effective as they do away with the need for large structural metals, as the shelving / rack structure itself is strong. They are a great alternative to mezzanine floors or extending the warehouse facility and are simple to install.
They provide compact storage options with a choice of decking materials including mesh, metal point boltless and MDF. The system can be easily adapted to your needs, as you can add or remove shelves according to your inventory. Operators can safely access all levels of the storage solution using material lifts and stairs. This is an ideal solution for companies that prepare orders with small items, such as spare parts and components businesses or logistics centers with document archives.
These storage solutions are easy to integrate into automated systems, and they work well in warehouses where space is limited but direct access to SKUs is required. The most important thing to consider is safety. Workers retrieving products from high levels, whether they are using staircases or forklifts, need to follow strict safety protocols to avoid injuries. Guardrails, polymer safety nets, and clear signage are all ways to ensure that the highest levels can be safely accessed.
Mezzanine Flooring
A mezzanine floor can be a great addition to any warehouse system. It is a platform between two floors that has additional shelving installed above. A warehouse mezzanine floor can be accessed with stairs, a sortation conveyor or a lift. Rail gates and safety gates can also be added to the mezzanine for a more convenient way of accessing the different levels and shelving.
Adding mezzanine flooring to your warehouse can create additional space without the need to invest in new property. It can also be used for staff to relax or watch customers during lunch. This can improve productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Mezzanine structures are also ideal for creating office space or control rooms in a warehouse building, giving you a centralized location to manage operations. This can increase your business’s profitability and operational efficiency.
The mezzanine system can be easily dismantled and moved to another site should your company expand or relocate. Modular designs such as Doity’s Revlok can be adapted to fit the new layout of your storage facility. You can save money on the costs of moving and building an entirely new warehouse. A mezzanine will also comply with the Building Regulations of your specific warehouse.
Static Shelving
As the name implies, static shelving is intended to remain in one place, occupying an established location within your storage facility. This type of warehouse system is used to store lighter inventory, like goods that require frequent replacement. The structures are not movable so warehouse workers must manually pick, place and organize the items. This can result in more manual labor and a reduction in productivity for your team.
Another drawback to static shelving is that it’s not compatible with forklifts or similar warehouse machinery. This means that inventory is harder to reach with static shelving than with systems that use overhead conveyors.
Static warehouse storage systems can also create fixed aisles that can reduce efficiency. This is because warehouse workers must walk down every aisle when picking up and storing items. This can be a costly and time-consuming process for your warehouse if you have a large amount of inventory.
Consider investing in an automated storage solution for your warehouse, such as the Modula Vertical lift Module (VLM). These warehouse storage solutions use mobile bases that slide laterally over rails that are installed directly in your floor, eliminating individual access aisles. They can also improve picking accuracy and productivity by enabling faster inventories and optimizing stored products.
Mobile Shelving
Mobile shelving with high-density is an excellent solution for commercial workspaces. It allows you store more documents in a footprint half as large, allowing for greater efficiency. The system uses compactable shelving on carriages which move along a track. The system can be opened and closed to create a new aisle for the operator. It is a popular choice for library storage, especially in the healthcare, education and government sectors, as well as in the automotive, museum and corporate sectors.
The systems are either powered or manually operated. The power systems respond faster, allowing the staff to be more productive and work faster. The powered systems have motion sensors and safety sweeps to prevent the movement of the bases if someone or something is in an aisle.
These systems can be tailored to suit a wide range of applications including cold storage or deep freezing. They are ideal for storing parts in industrial facilities. This helps to avoid production delays and lower energy costs. Models made of stainless steel also meet the requirements for food and pharmaceutical manufacturing in refrigerated environments. They provide direct access to the inventory stored, minimizing air circulation space and reducing energy costs. The system is scalable and can be fitted into existing warehouses, without the need for facility expansion.
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