Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Selective Pallet Racking

This is the perhaps the most popular and economical form of pallet racking, providing safe 100% selective storage up to 11m in height, and fully utilizing valuable air space.
Interlock Pallet Racking can be designed to meet virtually any pallet size or weight and can be used in conjunction with all types of lift trucks. A wide range of accessories is available to accommodate nonstandard loads.

Facts about selective racking:

  • Good Stock Rotation
  • Good Order picking; 100% selectivity
  • Average Picking rate
  • Good product protection
  • Low Floor area utilization - 30% net pallet area usage of overall warehouse area
  • Limited pallet redundancy as the system can run at 95+% capacity, with a competent Warehouse Management System [WMS]
  • Popular application in most industries requiring instant accessibility of all pallets from FMCG distribution centers to general engineering or trading companies
  • Mechanical Handling Equipment:Walk behind or ride on stackersCounter Balance / Reach TrucksReach Truck offers up to 30% improved use of floor space and operates to heights in excess of 11+m high