The Adjustable Pallet Racking system (APR) is designed to store pallets in a mechanical and functional way using forklifts. These forklifts access goods through aisles parallel to the racks.

The use of adjustable pallet racks is a logistical solution which can be adapted to the dimensions of the unit loads and the forklifts. Efficient, resistant, easy-to-assemble, and with simple load level regulation, this system adapts to any type of product, both by weight and by volume. These systems can be adapted for picking.

Depending on the handling equipment SIN, two types of system can be offered:

· APR system for Class 400 (Conventional Racking System)
· APR system for Class 300 or VNA System for Very Narrow Aisle forklift trucks

The APR storage system is dimensioned according to both the European regulations in force and FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) recommendations.

How does it Work:

The Adjustable Pallet Racking (APR) system is a selective storage solution designed to store palletized goods using forklift trucks.

Pallets are reached from aisles that are dimensioned according to the mechanical trucks used. The height of the system and the distance between levels are the result of the storage needs, the handling equipment used and the available space.

This is an efficient and robust system for heavy loads.

The APR system supports different types of:

· Pallets (Europallets, perimeter base)
· Containers
· Individual boxes

Advantages:

• Adapts to any type of unit load and forklift.
• Allows direct and immediate access to goods.
• Quick and efficient assembly, disassembly and replacement of parts.
• Quick placement and access to every pallet directly and immediately.
• Strict control of stored SKUs; each storage location matches a unit load.
• Time and effort saving when handling goods, achieving high stock rotation.
• Ability to meet changing needs.
• With a variety of available accessories and configurations, the rack can be tailored to any load weight or volume.
• Maximization of space by easily and quickly adjusting beam levels to meet any required volume.
• Easy-to-assemble modular structure. The assembly design of the different structural elements makes disassembly and re-installation easy, as well as any racking reconfiguration and/ or enlargements in case of new storage needs.
• Increased safety factor thanks to the accessories used.
• The AR-range uprights and frames are pre-galvanised.

Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking (VNA) is an adaptation of standard adjustable pallet racking systems, but compacted into a very small area, creating a high-density storage system that makes it possible to increase the capacity of the warehouse without expanding the space.

The compaction of the system is mainly generated by narrowing the work aisles, which can be reduced by up to 1.5 metres in width and save up to 40% in space.

For warehouse operations with very narrow aisle pallet racking, special handling equipment is required, such as VNA trucks or forklifts, with rotating forks to simplify operations. Sometimes, to further facilitate the operation of these trucks, a floor guidance system is designed to make sure the correct route is followed.

Despite the compactness of the space, very narrow aisle pallet racking remains a flexible system, since the height and depth of the racking are variable depending on the customer's storage needs. It also allows great use of the height available in the warehouse

How does it Work:

Very Narrow Aisle pallet racking combines the advantages of adjustable pallet racking and compact pallet racking systems with better use of the available space but maintaining direct access to all the stored unit loads.

In VNA Pallet Racking, access to the pallets is via the narrow aisles through forklifts especially designed for this storage system. The dimensions of the forklift enable its correct movement along the aisle, generally helped by a guidance system on both sides of the aisle or on the floor ensuring safer movements.

The Very Narrow Aisle Racking system allows its adaptation to picking or order collection needs, for which other types of handling equipment are used.

It is highly efficient and robust system, easy to assemble, and able to adjust and adapt the load levels depending on the goods to be stored, in terms of weight and volume.

Advantages:

• Very Narrow Aisle pallet racking maintains direct access to all the unit loads, so it is a fully accessible and selective system.
• Optimisation of the available space by reducing the work aisles can result in a total space saving of up to 40%.
• Increased warehouse storage capacity by compacting the adjustable pallet racking system and enabling the addition of new pallet racking bays.
• VNA racking also allows much better use of space at height.
• Simple assembly, disassembly and re-adaptation of load levels to adapt to changes in storage needs.
• Very Narrow Aisle pallet racking enables good control of the stored references, as the storage space coincides with a specific unit load.
• It is adaptable to any type of goods, by weight or volume, regulating the load levels or adding any of the accessories for special loads that it has.
• Allows pallet storage at floor level on the lowest level of the racking.
• Possibility of converting a Very Narrow Aisle pallet racking system into an automated storage system by installing stacker cranes.

Double Deep Pallet Racking is a storage system that is halfway between adjustable pallet racking systems and compact storage systems.

In double deep pallet racking, the unit loads are stored mechanically by forklifts that move along the aisles arranged in parallel to the racking systems.

In this system, the pallets are stored at two depths, thus achieving higher storage density, while access to the pallets remains simple and relatively quick. Unlike adjustable pallet racking, in double deep pallet racking, the operator does not have direct access to all the pallets stored.

Double deep pallet racking must be used with special forklifts prepared for this type of system, equipped with telescopic forks or with an especially designed pantograph mechanism to correctly access the second pallet.

It is a highly efficient and robust system, with easy assembly and regulation of load levels. Furthermore, it is both adjustable pallet racking and racking perfectly adapted to goods of different weight or volume.

Advantages:

• Increase in storage capacity compared to adjustable pallet racking.
• Access to the pallets continues to be simple and relatively quick, maintaining 50% immediate accessibility and reasonable rotation of goods.
• System with a good use of all the available locations, generally above 80-90%.
• Intermediate system between an adjustable pallet or selective racking system and a high-density compact system.
• LIFO (Last in, First out) system, where the last pallet deposited on the racking will be the first one to leave.
• More efficient system, which eliminates unnecessary aisles and increases the use of available space.
• Double deep pallet racking systems adapt to any type of unit load.
• As with adjustable pallet racking systems, the assembly and disassembly process and replacement of components is quick and simple.
• Saves time and effort in the handling of unit loads, generating fast stock rotation.
• The design of double deep pallet racking enables its reconfiguration or extension according to the storage needs that arise.
• High level of safety thanks to the variety of accessories that it can incorporate.
• The uprights and frames of AR Racking’s double deep pallet racking systems are pre-galvanised and include an innovative traceability system.

The Drive in racking system is a high density storage solution that maximizes available space and height in the warehouse by reducing the forklift operating aisles.

It is made up of an easy-to-assemble and -reset modular structure, which makes it easy to maintain.

Compact storages can be either Drive in racking, with only one access aisle, where the last load in is the first one out, or Drive through racking, with an entrance and exit, where the first load in is the first one out.

This compact system is appropriate where space utilisation is more important than selectivity of stored loads.

Advantages:

• Space optimization above 80%.
• Low maintenance and low assembly costs make this system one of the most cost-effective systems.
• Structure compatible with other storage systems.
• Provides maximum performance, and utilisation can be over 80% of the available space.
• Enables clearly arranged logistics management with full control of inventories as well as traffic and service flow.
• Designed to allow for quick reconfiguration of the structure for extension or change as needed.
• Ideal for storing low-rotation loads of the same type.
• Eliminates the service aisles found with a conventional pallet racking system.
• Maximised storage floor and height.
• Easily assembled modular structure.
• Trucks enter the system for loading.
• Includes various accessories to increase safety.
• Maximisation of space
• Products of the same type
• Low stock rotation

Mobile Pallet Racking (AR Mobile) is a system where the pallet racks are placed on chassis or mobile bases guided through fixed tracks on the floor.

The base of this type of racking is equipped with an electrical motor and remote push-pull elements allowing the racks to move along the tracks in order to open only one forklift access aisle.

Mobile pallet racking is a high density storage system, providing simple access for conventional forklift pallets. Its versatility permits its adaptation to both the load type and the type of forklift.

A series of technical and organizational protective measures are in place to ensure that the movement of the shelving does not pose a risk.

The features of the AR Mobile racking system make it the ideal storage system for cold storage and deep-freeze units, thanks to the reduction in the total volume to be cooled.

How does it Work:

The AR Mobile bases system is designed to compact the shelving facility and significantly increase warehouse capacity.

This is a high density system as the individual access aisles found in conventional racking systems have been eliminated, leaving just one aisle.

The aisle to be accessed for work is automatically opened using electric motors and moving components fitted on the base of the racking. The operator gives the order to open via the remote control.

As this is a compact system, the surface area occupied by the storage system can be reduced. Perfect when the cost of floor space is high or when it is necessary to increase the storage capacity but not possible to increase the surface area.

The application of the Mobile pallet racking system reduces the total volume of the installation, making it essential for use in refrigerated and freezer chambers at medium and low height. The savings in energy help to quickly pay off the installation.

Advantages:

• Simplifies access to all pallets.
• Significant energy savings.
• Industrial mobile racking adapts to any space, weight, or size of the goods, and is compatible with other automatic or conventional storage systems.
• Efficient use of space. High density storage system, i.e., the same space with a higher storage capacity
• Energy savings: control of lighting and reduction of space to be cooled. Only the aisle that is open is lit. Once the rack is fully loaded, the lighting for that row is automatically switched off.
• Direct access to any stored pallet, implying a saving in time.
• Perfect for Refrigeration chambers or deep-freeze units thanks to the reduced volume to be cooled. It also permits air circulation. In the “night-time configuration” mode, all the aisles of the installation open automatically and uniformly, with an identical but reduced width between each one. This helps to improve air circulation within the refrigeration chambers.
• Reduction of times for manoeuvre and displacement with the forklift, using the remote control to select the aisle required for work.
• Adaptable to any space, weight or size of product to be stored.
• Allows picking work to take place at lower levels.
• Compatible with other automatic or conventional systems.
• The forklift truck type used in adjustable pallet racking zones can still be used here.
• Reduced operating costs thanks to excellent use of space.
• The struts and frames from the AR range are pre-galvanized.

Live Pallet Racking system (AR Live storage FIFO) is ideal for warehouses where stock turnover control and space saving are critical.

The Live Pallet Racking compact structure uses slightly inclined roller beds on each level to allow unit loads to be moved more easily.

AR Racking offers two types of live pallet racks:

• Live pallet racking FIFO (Gravity): Used for the FIFO system (First In, First Out), in which the loading area is at the opposite end to the unloading area, and the goods move along this space thanks to the inclined roller bed system.
  
  
• Push-back pallet racking LIFO: Mostly used for the LIFO system (Last In, First Out); this has only one loading and unloading point: the goods are stored by pushing the previous ones towards the back and they move along for unloading thanks to the inclination.

Live Pallet racking is the perfect high-density storage system for homogeneous pallets.

More information about Live Storage solutions on our Blog: Type of Live Storage systems.

How does it Work:

The Live pallet racking or FIFO dynamic pallet racking system is a compact structure with a slight incline and roller conveyors that allow palletised products to slide freely.

Loaded pallets enter the structure on one end and move securely along the roller conveyors at a controlled speed, moved only by the force of gravity, until they reach the other end, ready for removal.

The movement of the load units in the live pallet racking systems AR Live Storage (PAL) is absolutely secure since the structure is equipped with a series of technical and organisational measures for control and protection.

Advantages:

• Reduced loading and unloading times.
• Increased storage capacity in a warehouse with adjustable pallet racking.
• Enabling of loading and unloading aisles reduces risks for the operator.
• Live pallet racking system can be automated.
• Optimal use of space. High-density storage system, so more storage capacity in the same space
• Ideal product rotation: Perfect for FIFO systems (first-in, first-out).
• Fast, simple removal. Ideal positioning of the products reduces load manoeuvre and extraction times.
• No traffic interference. The forklift trucks insert and remove load units in different aisles since the loading and unloading aisles are separate.
• Adaptable to any space, and to any weight or size of the merchandise to be stored.
• Extremely safe. The Live pallet racking structure is fitted with a control and braking system to minimise any risks: brake rollers, pallet centring or retainer system, and pallet stops.
• Improved stock control since each loading aisle has a single product reference.
• Dynamic pallet system is compatible with other automatic and conventional storage systems.
• Allows you to continue to use the same type of forklift trucks used in adjustable pallet racking warehouses.
• Reduced operating costs thanks to excellent use of space.
• The uprights and frames of the AR range are pre-galvanised.

Push-back racking is a live storage system for accumulation of pallets, just like the Live Pallet Racking FIFO system (AR Live Storage), but designed for LIFO type load management (last pallet in, first pallet out).

Push-back racking for pallets has a single loading and unloading area, at the front of the structure, and the unit loads are stored by pushing the previous ones towards the back of the rack.

Depending on the movement system used to move the pallets, there are two types of Push-Back Racking:

• Push-back with shuttles: In the system with shuttles, each pallet, except the last one, is deposited on a shuttle, which moves on rails with a slight incline.
  
  
• Push-back with rollers: The pallets are moved by means of roller beds fixed to the structure with a slight incline.

Like other live storage solutions, it is a high-density storage system, which optimises the available storage space.

It can also be combined with other storage systems which makes it a versatile solution.

How does it Work:

The push-back racking system is a live storage solution for pallets formed by a compact structure, where unit loads are moved by means of rollers or shuttles with the aid of a slight incline.

It is a system especially designed for LIFO stock management (Last in, First out), where the last pallet placed on the rack is the first to be unloaded.

Unlike FIFO live storage, which needs one aisle for loading and another for unloading, in push-back racking, the forklift accesses the stored unit loads along a single work aisle.

Exerting a pushing force is used to place a new pallet, where the forklift pushes the unit loads already stored towards the back, making space for the new pallet to be deposited, hence the term “push-back”.

The unloading process uses the force of gravity, is performed in the same location as the loading and is similar to the FIFO type live storage. When the first unit load is unloaded, the following positions slide in a controlled way towards the unloading position.

Advantages:

• Excellent use of space: As a live system it is a high-density storage solution, i.e. it optimises storage capacity for the same space.
• Ideal for homogeneous non-perishable products: When implementing the LIFO (Last in, First out) management system, the last unit load in is the first load out.
• Quick and easy loading and unloading: Since the forklift does not have to enter the aisle of the structure, manoeuvring and loading and unloading time is reduced.
• Safety: In addition to complying with all European quality standards, the LIFO push-back racking structure has a safety system for controlling and braking loads which minimises the risks in both the shuttle and roller system.
• Stock control: By allowing you to differentiate a different product reference in each loading aisle.
• Versatility and compatibility with other adjustable pallet racking systems.
• Ideal system for cold storage or freezing due to its high compaction and the resistance of roller and shuttle systems at low temperatures.
• Minimum operating costs due to excellent space optimisation.
• Push-back live storage racking uprights and frames are pre-galvanised.

The Pallet Shuttle (AR Shuttle) is a high-density compact storage solution that uses powered shuttles to automatically carry loads into the rack. The pallet shuttles are remotely controlled by an operator. Hence, there is an optimum use of storage space and workplace accident rates are also reduced.

The use of automated shuttles in place of forklifts during the storage process not only reduces the risk of accidents, but also the maintenance costs resulting from damage of the rack.

This system can work either as FIFO or as LIFO, even in freezer chambers, with temperatures of up to -30°C.

This pallet shuttle system reinforces logistical capacity qualitatively and quantitatively, since it automates the handling of goods on pallets; it is also possible to control the inventory through a system of sensors which count the stored pallets.

Advantages:

• The Pallet Shuttle system enables you to maximize floor space and height available by minimizing the operating aisles needed for trucks.
  The AR Shuttle system allows for automatic control of inventory by using sensors to count the number of pallets stored.
  Remote control and bar codes help better control the stock, drastically decreasing error margins.
  Since forklift operators do not have to enter the aisles, maximum safety is guaranteed when handling pallets, avoiding collisions in the rack structure. This reduces maintenance costs as well as the number of issues from handling loads.
  With the pallet shuttle system, stored pallets can be loaded and unloaded as FIFO or LIFO, even in freezing chambers up to -30ºC.
  Optimization of space FIFO / LIFO
  Enables a continuous handling flow, speeding up operations in the warehouse.
  Constant handling flow
  Powered by a rechargeable lithium battery
  Highly safe operation at low maintenance cost
  RF controlled
  Flexible storage for different types of pallets

The Longspan Shelving (AR LS) system permits the manual o picking storage of medium and small materials. This is a versatile racking that adapts to any type of unit load and facilitates direct and immediate access to stored SKUs.

Its easy assembly and the option to incorporate accessories, such as platforms, make it possible for this racking to increase in height without compromising performance. The design, manufacture and assembly can be customized to suit client requirements and their professional sector.

The Longspan Shelving is a selective system, enabling all unit loads and SKUs stored to be immediately accessed.

How does it Work:

The Longspan Shelving picking system is the ideal solution for manually storing small to medium-sized non-palletised products.

The range of accessories and possible configurations allow the system to be modulated and tailored to any type of goods.

Although Longspan Shelving is a manually loaded system, it utilises the full height of the facility, with higher levels accessed using mechanical means (S/R cranes or order-picking trucks) or through walkways located inside the shelving system.

Advantages:

• Strong: It is the most robust picking system in the market, enabling mezzanines and multi-tiers to be dimensioned on the shelving system itself.
• High load capacity picking system
• Agile: Longspan Shelving is easy to assemble and to replace/add components.
• Adaptable: Wide range of bays and shelf depths.
• Direct access to all unit loads stored and visualisation of all products.
• Easy adjustment of beam levels every 50 mm.
• Steel or chipboard shelf panels.
• A variety of accessories to suit any storage needs: dividers, garment hanging rails, wire mesh shelves, and more.
• To maximise both floor and height space, miniload and narrow aisle installations aided by order-picking machines can be implemented.

The Multi Tier Racking System is the optimal solution for manual storage where available space is limited. Therefore, this storage system is selective, as it allows immediate access to all unit loads and/or references stored; and versatile, given its adaptability to any type of unit load.

This storage system provides excellent maximization of height by creating different aisle load levels high which are accessed by means of stairs.

How does it Work:

The Multi-tier racking system is a solution in height based on the longspan shelving system. It is ideal for manual storage where available space is limited.

This system provides excellent maximisation of height by creating different floor levels accessed by means of stairways.

Advantages:

• Optimum use of space at height.
• Adaptability to goods and accessibility.
• Option to incorporate mechanical means.

The Carton Flow Rack system, also called Carton Live Storage, permits high density storage of cartons and light products, leading to savings in space and improved stock turnover control.

As with the live pallet racking system, perfect product rotation is ensured in this picking system by also following the FIFO (First in, First out) system, and interference is avoided by differentiating between the loading and unloading areas.

The Carton flow racking system reduces distances covered in the warehouse and saves operating time, so it perfectly adapts to warehouses with a large volume of manual picking operations.

Advantages:

• Makes product turnover easier.
• Avoids interference in restocking and material preparation
• Product visibility and availability.
• Reduces order preparation time.
• Utilisation of space. high-density storage system, i.e. same space but more storage capacity.
• Perfect product rotation: When applying the FIFO (First in, First out) system, the first unit load in is the first load out.
• Without passage interferences. The load units are introduced and extracted in different aisles, as the loading and unloading aisles are separated.
• Carton live storage system is compatible and combinable with other AR Racking storage systems.
• Reduced operating costs thanks to the excellent use of space.
• Allows the installation of pallet racking solutions at higher levels.
• Adaptable to different sizes and shapes of boxes and light loads. Also possible to modify the gradient and distances between pulley wheels.
• Easy installation. Carton flow rack does not require subsequent maintenance of the installation either.
• Reduced manoeuvring and displacement times of workers due to the higher number of references at the front of the racks; shorter journeys.
• Quick and simple extraction. The manual manoeuvring and extraction time of the unit loads is reduced due to the good location of the products.
• Possibility of simply installing order preparation systems with WMS (Pick to light) integrated in the storage solution.

Mezzanine floors can double and even triple surface area, increasing the usable surface in height by one or two levels inside a warehouse.

They are independent structures, easy to assemble and adaptable to any space where the flooring can be made of different materials such as wood or tramex. Several accessories are available including handrails, stairs, unloading points, etc.

Advantages:

• Increased surface area of warehouses and stores
• Great variety of floor sizes and types
• Quick and simple assembly

The Cantilever racking is ideal for storing long and volume loads in bulk: such as tubes, beams, etc.

This type of specific solution is made up of a base, columns, and strong and versatile cantilever arms.

Advantages:

• Easy assembly.
• Simple and resistant structure.
• Great mobility.

Coil Racks or coil supports permit the simple storage of any material rolled in coils (Cable, rope, cloth, etc.).

This storage system is mounted on a adjustable pallet racking structure which is adapted with specific supports for the storage of coils.

The industrial coil racks make adjustable pallet racking more versatile and complement other storage systems.

How does it Work:

Coil racks are mounted either on the side or on the front. Both versions require a central metal shaft on which the coils are able to rotate.

While the side coil support is fastened to the sides of the frame, the front support is only attached to the front struts.

Both versions require two pieces mounted in parallel for their correct operation.

Advantages:

• Industrial coil racks allows direct and immediate access to the goods.
  Assembly, disassembly and replacement of parts is done quickly and easily.