Choosing Warehouse Racks – There's More to It

Entering the warehouse, shelves stand tall, seemingly simple, yet profound in knowledge. Selecting the right shelves ensures smooth and efficient warehouse operations; Choosing the wrong shelf not only wastes space and money, but may also pose safety hazards. How to choose shelves, there are great considerations here. Shibang has been deeply involved in the field of shelving for many years and knows the key points well. We will sort out the key points for you.

First, look at "what to store" and determine the type of shelf

This is the first and most crucial step in selection. What goods do you mainly store? Is it a full container load or scattered small items? Is it a heavy metal material or a lightweight electronic product? Is it a long strip of pipe or a large area of board?

If the standard pallet is integrated in and out, pallet shelves are the most universal and efficient choice.

If there are many SKUs and frequent disassembly and picking, light shelves, medium shelves, or picking shelves with smooth strips can improve efficiency.

If it is a large-sized profile or pipe, the cantilever rack should be professionally matched.

If you want to develop towards higher altitudes and make full use of three-dimensional space, attic shelves can create additional platforms.

If pursuing extremely high storage density, drive in shelves and shuttle shelves are the directions to consider.

The professional consultants of Shibang will first have a deep understanding of the characteristics of your goods, unit load, and turnover frequency, which is the basis for scientific selection.

Looking at 'how to use' again, optimize access efficiency

How do goods enter and exit the warehouse? Does it rely on forklift operations or mainly rely on manual picking? What is the access frequency? This determines the channel width, floor height design, and access method of the shelves.

Forklift operations require sufficient passage and consideration for forklift lifting height.

Manual picking should pay attention to the convenience and safety of the operation, and the height should not be too high.

First in, first out "or" last in, first out "? Different inventory management strategies also affect shelf selection.

Calculate "how many" and plan the spatial layout

The building area, net height, column grid position, and door opening size of the warehouse are all hard constraints. Shibang provides professional on-site survey and layout design services, using CAD and other tools to plan shelf layout plans with large storage capacity and reasonable movement lines within the space given by customers, ensuring that every inch of space is fully utilized.

Four questions: 'How long will it take', considering long-term value

Shelves are long-term assets, and quality is related to safety and total cost. Shibang shelves adhere to high standards in material selection (high-quality steel), process (acid pickling, phosphating, electrostatic spraying), and structural design (stable connection) to ensure their durability, safety, and load-bearing capacity, aiming to reduce the overall cost of the entire lifecycle.

Choosing shelves is not simply a matter of purchasing goods, but a technical decision that requires comprehensive consideration of storage requirements, operating modes, space conditions, and long-term benefits. Shibang is willing to become your reliable consultant with professional knowledge and rich experience, helping you avoid selection errors, find the truly suitable warehousing solution for you, and make shelves a powerful tool to enhance competitiveness.