Several types of dense storage shelves and advantages

• 2024-03-29
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Intensive shelves play an important role in storage management, and its core feature is "dense". Compared with ordinary shelves, intensive shelves are arranged more closely, so the space utilization rate is higher. Different types of intensive storage shelves have their own scope of application, and there is no absolute advantage or disadvantage, the key is to choose whether it is appropriate. Choosing the right type of shelf can achieve dual benefits of functionality and economy. Next, we will cover several types of dense storage shelves and their advantages and differences to help you choose according to your needs.

1. Through shelf

Through type shelf, also known as drive-in type shelf, is suitable for storing large quantities and few varieties of goods, suitable for batch operation. It can provide the largest storage capacity in the smallest space, using the principle of first in, last out, suitable for large quantities, less varieties of goods storage operations. The through shelf can be used for forklift trucks or unmanned trucks with forks to access the goods. In order to improve the speed of forklift trucks, guide rails can be configured according to needs. This kind of shelf has the advantages of low cost, simple structure and high practical value, and is widely used in wholesale, cold storage, food and tobacco industries.

2. Shuttle shelf

Shuttle shelves can realize the automatic transportation of goods, solve the problem of intensification, and select the entry and exit function according to the actual storage situation. It is divided into two shuttle shelves and four shuttle shelves, the two have a great difference in structure. The two-way shuttle shelf is composed of shuttle cars, shelves and forklifts, while the four-way shuttle shelf in addition to these components can also be paired with automation equipment and warehouse management systems to achieve true automated storage. The storage and picking efficiency of the four-way shuttle shelf is higher than that of the two-way shuttle shelf, saving warehouse operating costs.

3. Narrow lane shelves

Narrow lane shelves, also known as narrow lane shelves, the width of the channel is narrower than the traditional shelves, usually between 1.6 meters and 2 meters, and the shelf height can reach more than 15 meters. A special forklift is used to handle storage and pick-up of goods in narrow passageways. It is suitable for the warehouse with large quantity and small sample, strict requirements for the batch of goods, and the need for first-in-first-out management.

The above three kinds of shelves are intensive storage shelves, and the selection must be combined with actual needs. Due to the wide variety of intensive shelves, different types of shelves have different effects, and they need to be carefully understood at the time of purchase to avoid finding that the practical value of the shelves is not high after purchase, resulting in cost waste. The choice of intensive shelves should be based on the specific situation and needs of the enterprise to achieve the best warehousing management effect.