Learn about the latest technologies in warehouse racking. From flow racks or mezzanines to automated storage and retrieval systems to ensure all materials are safely stocked and handled.
High-density storage systems are a fundamental solution for optimising warehouse space and boosting operational efficiency. They provide numerous logistics benefits, including increased capacity, reduced operating costs and efficient inventory management.
IBC totes are a safe, efficient solution for storing and handling liquids and bulk materials. See how IBC totes streamline logistics operations, improve productivity and lower costs in warehouses and manufacturing centres.
Double-deep pallet racking is a storage solution that accommodates two pallets in one location, one behind the other. It’s an ideal system for several pallets of the same SKU because it optimises available space while maintaining direct access to the goods.
VNA pallet racking leverages available surface area to increase storage capacity. This type of solution requires the use of specific handling equipment, such as AS/RS trilateral stacker cranes.
In this pallet rack guide, we’ll explain how this solution organises goods in all types of warehouses and companies. Businesses can choose from several systems to meet any warehouse space or process needs, no matter how demanding.
Pallet racking beams are one of the basic elements of metal racking systems installed in warehouses. These load-bearing horizontal profiles are used to hold pallets.
A warehouse overhead crane is a mechanical lifting system that can move loads horizontally and longitudinally within a rectangular area. The configuration of a warehouse overhead crane is flexible and versatile with a range of accessories to suit the dimensions of the load to be handled.
Warehouse clothing racking are storage solutions that facilitate direct access to goods. Products stored on warehouse clothing racking remain in perfect condition until being distributed.
Outdoor pallet racking is an industrial storage system installed in outdoor warehouses or logistics facilities. The racking supplier must adapt the manufacture and finishes of these types of systems to increase their resistance to inclement weather.
In this post, we run through our top content: the eight entries that have generated the most interest on the Mecalux website in 2022. It’s been a momentous year for Easy WMS: it was included in consulting firm Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the second year in a row.
Oversized pallets are structures whose deckboards are designed to hold loads exceeding standard dimensions. We’ll show you 5 examples of warehouses designed by the Mecalux Group that use oversized pallets in their logistics operations.
Racking pick and deposit (P&D) stations are attached to pallet racking and mobile racking systems. They facilitate operations in warehouses with narrow aisles and trilateral forklifts and expand storage capacity.
Plastic pallets and wood pallets are two platforms used to store and transport goods inside or outside a warehouse. The main difference between them is the material with which they’re made, which affects the weight and durability of each pallet.
Automating wine warehousing resolves many of the challenges posed by a wine company's supply chain. Wine logistics requires safe, efficient operations that ensure that products are in good condition when they reach the hands of end customers.
Pick tunnels are a common solution for optimising storage capacity and picking throughput. This structure is integrated in storage systems to make goods more accessible to operators performing picking.
Pick and place refers to the process of retrieving a product and putting it in another place, usually, to be packaged. This task, which tends to be slow and repetitive for operators, can be automated with the help of robots, making it faster and safer.
Discover the advantages of a unique combination of high-density pallet racking systems and the Pallet Shuttle. Hemosa, Didactic and Rockwool have managed to improve their company’s available storage capacity, while accelerating the overall operation of their facilities.
What questions need asking before you chose the best industrial rack? Take our advice, and you’ll find the best storage solution that adapts to your company’s needs. Save yourself time, money and space.
What is honeycombing in warehousing? This refers to the appearance of empty slots on the racks that can’t be used for storage. This is common in compact racks and in storage systems with a fixed slotting strategy.
The parts of an industrial pallet racking comprise basic components that make up the structure and accessories. In this post, we break down the different parts of an industrial pallet racking. We explain the function of each of them and list the various accessories available.
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