Mobile Shelving System Video

Visually how mobile racking system can save up til 50% of storage space.

Additional ans to add on to previous ans for facilitator's question

1. Mobile racks which give maximum utilisation of the warehouse space whilst allowing 100% access to the pallets.
2. The superstructure is fixed onto electrically powered mobile bases, which move on rails embedded in the floor.
3. The system allows the operator to open the aisle required with a single command.
4. This solution allows usage of up to 95% of the warehouse space and is increasingly relevant in the drive for lower warehouse cost.
5. Can be used to store many types of palletized unit loads – boxes, drums, sacks etc.
6. You reduce the costs for new buildings and utilise existing storage space much better, or both.
7. Reduction of energy cost for heating cooling lightening.
8. Cleaning and operating cost reduced in storage area due to smaller total area.

Additional ans to add on to previous ans for facilitator's question

Firstly, mobile racking is very expensive compared with other systems, it is particularly suitable for cold stores where the space utilization is the most important factor. Secondly, mobile racking is preferred when the rental of the warehouse is high, because mobile racking is particularly efficient in terms of maximizing available storage space. Since the storage space are getting more and more expensive, optimum space utilization has become a necessity. Approximately 7.5m of space is required for each pallet in a narrow aisle racking system, and drive-in racking uses around 6.6m per pallet. Comparing to the two storage systems, powered mobile racking on the other hand, only uses 4.6m per pallet. The installation of a powered mobile pallet racking system into an existing warehouse has the potential to eliminate the need to expand it, or move to larger premises. Thirdly, mobile racking is a better choice when the quality of the product is essential such as food products. Each pallet is individually supported in the mobile racking, so the quality of the storage is excellent. However, drive in racks and block stacking storage system may cause damage to stock. Fourthly, mobile racking can be used when the company does not want to replace the fork lift trucks or invest in expensive to maintain technology. This is because there is no need for special handling equipment, as a conventional fork lift truck can be used with mobile racking. In contrast, both narrow aisle racks and double deep racks require special trucks. Another factor leads to using mobile racking system instead of other storage system is that the stock movement is not very fast, which means the number of line items is high but frequency of accessions per line is low. Last but not least, mobile racking is chose when access to individual pallets is required. Mobile racking system works by moving the position of a single aisle within a solid block of racking. This exposes the required rack face and allows access to individual pallets. Whereas, drive in racks, block stacking, and double deep racks have poor stock access problems.

Facilicator's Question

Under what circumstances mobile racking (as shown in your Blog) becomes a preferred choice instead of other storage systems? Explain.

Mobile racking is usually planned during the planning stage before building and is used extensively in cold storage applications (both refrigeration and freezer types). Specially constructed floors with running and guide rails are required for the building of these racks. These rack works by reducing the number of aisles and increasing warehouse capacity without losing direct access to each pallets. The space saving can be so dramatic that economies are also seen in lighting, heating or cooling and ventilating costs.

Rack movement can be directed manually from a push-button control panel or forklift-mounted transmitter or automatically through a computerized processor that can be programmed to integrate with the warehouse management system. Its unique locking feature means that contents can be secured and access can be restricted.

Almost any type of racking can be used with mobile bases. It also can be used to store many types of palletized unit loads – boxes, drums, sacks etc. Alternatively rack beams can be decked out to form shelving for high density “archive” storage. It's probably to go with lower-throughput SKUs.

Automatic Storage and Retrieval (AS/RS)

Automatic Storage and Retrieval (AS/RS) systems are a cost-efficient way to maximize the productivity of your new storage facility.

This system has specialities in the design and installation of AS/RS including unit load systems, mini load systems and integrated storage systems.

Narrow Aisle VNA - Automated Guided Vehicle AGV

this video is about NARROW AISLE we have posted in our previous posts. this video will show how the automated machines helps to fit the boxes in between the narrow aisle and put up on high racks. Hopes this video makes reader have a clearer view.

Carton Live Storage From BITO

Carton Live Storage

-combination of automatic smart storage system with technology like bar code scanning.

it shares about easier picking system.
all storage units moving consistently without distruption. storage is done by FIFO system. Replenishment can be done immediately by the tracking system.It also shared about how shelvings helps to make storage easier.

-posted by Sili