In the field of storage and logistics systems, a rack is a type of metal structure that allows you to store goods in an organized, safe, and accessible way, usually on vertical shelves.

They are generally made of steel structures to support heavy loads and better adapt to customer needs due to their modularity.

There are different types of racks, depending on the type of load or goods you want to store, but in all of them you will find a system that allows you to substantially optimize the use of vertical space, improve stock organization, and keep better control of inventory.

This storage system is designed to increase the security and accessibility of your products and, consequently, improve the efficiency of your company’s logistics operations.

The modular nature of the rack means that there are different models to meet your storage and logistics needs.

Rack for heavy palletized loads

If you need to store palletized goods, below we show you different solutions for pallet storage.

SL9000 rack

When it comes to palletized goods, the SL9000 rack is the best option for efficient storage. This system is constructed with struts made of multi-fold profiles to offer strength that guarantees the best technical performance.

What is a rack in storage and logistics systems? 3

The SL9000 Rack uses steel button anchors, so that the connectors allow for an extremely reliable and consistent beam/strut assembly that prevents any random deformation of the structures.

The high quality of the steel used makes it a model with great strength and an excellent weight/strength ratio. This system allows for maximum storage density and good performance in automated warehouses.

This system offers a wide range of pallet racking, such as:

• Conventional: this system is particularly suitable for warehouses that work with a wide variety of items stored on pallets, providing direct access to the products. Recognized for its great versatility in adapting to any weight and size of goods.
• Compact: compact or drive-in palletizing maximizes space and eliminates the need for aisles, as pallets are loaded onto side rails by front forklifts that drive into (drive-in) the racking.
• Dynamic: dynamic pallet racking incorporates roller tracks with a slight slope along which the pallets move, by gravity and at a controlled speed.
• Push-back pallet racking: the pallets rest on trolleys that move by pushing, eliminating the need for aisles. It works using the LIFO (Last In, First Out) system, which allows you to work with a wide variety of references, one per module and level, and with products that do not require a high level of rotation.

Rack for medium loads

Below are two models suitable for medium loads that are characterized by their easy handling and simple assembly.

Mini-Rack SL6000

The Mini-rack SL6000 system is designed to create different picking stations in any type of work center where storage is needed, regardless of your company’s sector of activity.

This storage system is intended for all establishments that require some type of goods storage, either manual or using forklifts for specific collection.

The advantages of this storage formula lie in the possibility of adding steps with several floors and access stairs, forming a system of elevated aisles. This model offers great spaciousness and load capacity and is easy to assemble.

These modular structures are distinguished by offering a large storage area that adapts to all types of spaces, even high-rise installations for automated warehouses.

What is a rack in storage and logistics systems? 4

Rack for light loads

If your goods are light loads, we recommend the Comodit SL3000 model, a type of modular shelving that is very attractive and functional, offering high quality and safety of use.

Its features and design offer different alternatives for use. This particular model is characterized by its easy assembly, requiring no special knowledge or professional tools; and given its versatility, it can be used to form an elevated aisle installation.

If you are looking to keep your files tidy and organized, your storage option is the Eco SL4000 system, based on screwless shelving, which offers great versatility to adapt to all types of installations, both professional and domestic, as it can be configured as a workbench or a table.

This storage system can also be used as a solution for manual picking of light loads and for semi-automatic picking with light guidance, and has the capacity to support uniform distributed loads of up to 2,000 kilograms per module and 450 kilograms per level.

Conclusion

Without a doubt, the Rack is a storage model that offers multiple capabilities and can hold all types of materials or goods so that you can have an organized, safe, and efficient warehouse in your company.

Remember that at ATOX, you have professionals who can advise you, without obligation, to evaluate the best solution for your warehouse.

Contact a professional advisor at ATOX.