Current Status Of Storage Shelves

Design requirements
The following is a brief summary of the key points that should be taken into consideration when selecting storage shelves.
(1) Plant structure (available height | beam and column position | floor conditions | fire protection facilities)
When selecting shelves for storage equipment, the effective height under the beam must be considered to determine the shelf height. The beam and column position will affect the shelf configuration. The floor strength and ground flatness are also related to the design and installation of the shelves. In addition, the installation location of fire protection facilities and lighting facilities must be considered.
The shape and size of the stored items are directly related to the selection of shelf specifications, and the weight of the stored items directly affects the strength of the shelf to be selected. The storage unit is the unit in which the storage is performed. There are different types of shelves for pallets (pallets), storage cages, or single items. In addition, the total number of storage locations must be estimated based on the company's growth needs in the next two years. These data can be obtained through storage system analysis, or we can ask Zhiteng Shelves to give some professional advice before designing.
(3) Accessibility (storage density | first-in-first-out | storage location management)
Generally, accessibility and storage density are relative. In other words, in order to obtain a higher storage density, the accessibility of items must be sacrificed. Although some types of shelves can achieve better storage density, their storage location management is relatively complex and often cannot achieve first-in-first-out control. The best of course is that the three-dimensional automatic warehouse can be developed upwards, with excellent accessibility and storage density, but the investment cost is relatively expensive. Therefore, the type of storage equipment selected can be said to be a compromise of various factors and also a strategic application. For a comparison of the accessibility and storage density of various types of storage equipment, please call for consultation.
(4) Handling equipment (counterweight type | straddle type | channel width | lifting height | lifting weight | rotation radius)
The storage and retrieval operations of storage equipment are completed by handling equipment. Therefore, the selection of storage equipment must also consider handling equipment. Forklifts are generally universal handling equipment, and the width of the shelf channel will directly affect the type of forklift selected, whether it is counterweight type or narrow channel type.
(5) In and out volume (FIFO | access frequency | access quantity)
Some types of shelves have good storage density, but the in and out volume is not high, which is suitable for low-frequency operations. High in and out volume is very important data, which is the key consideration for the selection of shelf form.