Pallet racking systems acclimated to cold or freezing environmental conditions are presently one of the most demanded warehouse automation solutions, substantially by food and biochemical companies.
Storehouse systems for cold stores have specific characteristics that separate them from those of other systems. Depending on the requirements of each design, one type of metal racking or another may be more applicable, or indeed different racking combinations may be used to give the optimum solutions for the client.
The major feature of cold and freezing storehouse, in addition to the temperature itself, is the demand for greater contraction of the pallet racking system for insuring higher energy effectiveness of the cooling and therefore save costs on each cubic metre of cold storehouse.
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Pallet Racking Systems
Of vital significance, thus in these cases is the quality of the pallet racking system for correct resistance to extreme environmental conditions, and the applicable design of the storehouse solutions by an expert specialized team to insure optimum and invariant cooling of all storehouse unit loads.
In the case of AR Racking, as an expert in storehouse solutions for cold stores and freezing chambers, it develops and designs at its technology centre the structures of these pallet racking systems to acclimatize them optimally to these environmental conditions.
In addition, AR Racking’s galvanised product is more erosion resistant than other types of metal structures which makes it the ideal element for cold storehouse.
Another Element in the Cold Chain
It should be remembered that the pallet racking system, the storehouse and its cold store are just another element in the complex process of the cold chain. The cold chain incorporates the set of processes and elements that enable the conservation of a product with certain temperature requirements from when it’s produced or collected, through its transport and storehouse, until it reaches the end user at the point of trade.
The entire chain needs to work impeccably so that the product, generally perishable, arrives in perfect condition at its final destination. The two major elements that most impact the chain are suitable temperature and the exposure time of the item to it.
As soon as storehouse comes into play in this chain, special attention will need to be paid to the transition between the transport phase and the storehouse phase, i.e., in the loading and unloading time of the goods. In this case, inordinate exposure time of the product at unsuitable temperature conditions may affect in a thermal difference that breaks the stability of the cold chain.
Main Storage Needs in Cold Stores
Concentrating specifically on storehouse systems, the following points must be considered when choosing the most suitable type of pallet racking system for a cold storehouse design:
- Optimisation of the space used for good cooling
- Pallet racking material resistant to adverse conditions
- Maximisation of the storehouse capacity of the store
- Savings in storehouse inventory costs
- Reduction in loading and unloading times
- Temperature uniformity
- Easing access to unit loads
Pallet Racking Systems for Cold Storehouse
The following are the pallet racking systems which, for their composition or characteristics, can be acclimated to storehouse situations in cold stores or freezing chambers, some of them being more effective than others in terms of contraction and time reduction.
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Adjustable Pallet Racking Systems for Cold Storehouse
The adjustable pallet racking storehouse solutions for palletised loading is a storehouse system designed to store pallets mechanically using forklifts. The pallets are penetrated via aisles whose dimensions vary according to the storehouse needs and available space.
In the case of cold stores, and although it isn’t a compact system, the adjustable pallet racking system is veritably versatile and can be acclimated in height, range and length, creating modular and acclimated solutions to optimise space and save on storehouse costs. It can be useful for use in confluence with other compact storehouse systems. The galvanised uprights make this an ideal pallet racking system to repel the adverse environmental conditions inside a cold store or freezing chamber.
Advantages of the Adjustable Pallet Racking System for Cold or Freezing Storehouse
- Direct and immediate access
- Reduced time and trouble
- Rigidity and versatility
- Combinable with other pallet racking systems for cold stores.
Mobile Racking in Cold Stores
The mobile racking system for pallets adjusted to cold apartments is structured to compact the racks and significantly increase the storehouse capacity. It’s thus a perfect high viscosity system for cold storehouse, as the individual access aisles characteristic of an adjustable pallet racking system aren’t needed, maintaining a single access aisle to the stored material.
The work aisle is opened automatically by electric motors and displacement bias positioned at the base of the racking. The operator is in charge of providing the order to open the aisle with the help of remote control. These characteristics make it one of the optimal storehouse systems for cold and freezing storehouse, by reducing the total volume to cool.
Advantages for Cold Storehouse
- Further than 80percent increase in the storehouse capacity of the store.
- Maximum use of space.
- Energy saving by reducing the space to be cooled and lighting control.
- Direct access to all loads
- Allows rotation with the “night setting” mode
- Reduced operating costs thanks to the excellent use of space.
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Find the Ideal Pallet Racking System for Your Installation
Irrespective of the size or objective of your operation, selecting the right storehouse racking system is essential for optimizing your storehouse storage space and perfecting your overall effectiveness. Our team can offer guidance and advice if you need explanation on the best system and technology for your cold storehouse installation.
