Mobile pallet racking is a high-density storage system designed to provide easy access for conventional forklifts while optimizing warehouse space. Its flexibility allows it to adapt to various load types and forklifts, making it a versatile and efficient storage solution. The system incorporates advanced safety measures to ensure smooth and secure shelving movement. Due to its ability to reduce the cooled volume, it is especially suitable for cold storage and deep-freeze facilities.
How Mobile Pallet Racking Works
The Mobile Bases System for pallets optimizes space by eliminating multiple access aisles, leaving only one aisle for operation. This compact design significantly increases warehouse capacity and efficiency.
Using electric motors and movable components installed at the base, the system automatically creates the required working aisle. The operator can control movement through a remote control, choosing between two modes: Automatic Mode, which compacts racks to open a specific aisle for pallet handling, and Night Setting Mode, which opens all aisles evenly with reduced width to improve air circulation—ideal for cold storage.
Advantages of Mobile Pallet Racking
Mobile pallet racking offers a range of benefits that maximize space utilization and operational efficiency. It combines compact design with direct access to all stored pallets, making it ideal for diverse storage environments.
- Flexibility: Adaptable to any load, size, or space, and compatible with conventional or automated systems.
- Efficient Space Utilization: Increases storage capacity within the same footprint by eliminating multiple aisles.
- Energy Efficiency: Reduces lighting and cooling requirements, with illumination limited to the open aisle.
- Quick Access: Direct access to any pallet minimizes retrieval time.
- Ideal for Cold Storage: Perfect for cold rooms and freezer chambers, enhancing air circulation in night mode.
- Reduced Handling Time: Operators can select aisles via remote control, saving maneuvering time.
- Lower Operating Costs: Space and energy efficiency lead to reduced operating expenses.
Main Applications of Mobile Pallet Racking
This compaction system is best suited for operations that prioritize space efficiency, controlled environments, or low-turnover goods. Typical applications include:
- Space Optimization: Ideal for warehouses with limited or expensive floor space.
- Direct Access: Suitable for facilities needing immediate access to each unit load.
- Low-Turnover Goods: Perfect for items stored long-term or infrequently accessed.
- Cold Storage: Excellent for freezer and cold rooms where uniform temperature distribution is critical.
Structure of Mobile Shelving Systems
Mobile pallet racking is based on standard adjustable pallet racking but enhanced with specialized components that allow movement. The core structure includes frames, beams, and accessories mounted on mobile bases.
Essential components for mobility include a main control unit, laser safety barriers, floor rails, and front protection systems. Operators can easily start, stop, and verify aisle openings through control buttons. This structure is particularly effective in low to medium-height refrigerated and freezing chambers, where efficient air circulation and reduced energy use are essential.
