Racking systems -Backbone of warehousing

Racking systems is probably, the most fundamental element that one can come across in warehouses. With the volume of goods moving across the value chain increasing day by day, racking systems play a pivotal role in warehousing and logistics operations.

Racking systems enable you to store goods vertically, with pallets placed one above the other, thus properly utilizing the limited warehouse space.

With a suitable racking system in place, managers can maximize space and optimize the warehouse for easy order picking and storage. Thus, one can summarize that racking systems offer the following advantages:

Capitalize on the storage space to the maximum
Increase warehouse safety
Ease of accessibility – They enable effortless and fast storage and withdrawal of pallets, with the help of forklifts or stackers.

Key factors influencing choice of racking system:

Before choosing the racking systems, one needs to consider the following factors:

Cost
Floor space and ceiling height
Pallet size
Product type and shelf life
Frequency of pallet access
Number of SKU’s
Inventory system to be followed (FIFO or LIFO)
Fork truck type and lift height

General types of racking systems:

Selective pallet racking: The most common type of racking used for storing pallets of goods. The pallets are supported on long beams and are directly accessible from the aisle. Also, it is easier to install.
Cantilever racking: Used for storing bulky, heavy items that cannot be stored in pallets. The racking consists of protruding long arms to support such heavy loads. Cantilever racks have no front columns, facilitating easier access and lesser storage space.
Drive-in / Drive-through racking: Used for high-density storage of goods. A large volume of products is stored on support rails that are stored and accessed at a time with the help of forklifts or stackers. In drive-in racking, pallets are loaded/unloaded by forklifts from one side of the system, making it suitable for Last-in-First-out (LIFO) method of inventory management. In drive-through racking, pallets are loaded from one end and unloaded from the other end, enabling the First-in-First-out (FIFO) method of inventory management. These systems offer high volume storage of single or few SKU’s.
Pallet flow racking: Typically used for FIFO type storage, it uses elevated rails with rollers, so that the pallets placed on the elevated side, slide through the rollers to reach the other end, with the help of gravity.
Push back racking: Used in high density, LIFO storage of pallets. The pallets are loaded from the lower-front side, pushing the already placed pallets towards the elevated side. When the pallets are unloaded one by one, the pallets behind come to the front due to gravity.

Josts Racking Systems:

We at Jost’s have designed the Jorack range of racking systems for both heavy-duty and light-duty applications. We also provide specialized Cantilever and Drive-in racking systems for industries. The rack heights range from 3 metres to 17 metres and load capacities ranging from 500 kg to 1500kg per level.

Additional Accessories

Jost’s provide additional accessories as per requirement

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Case Study

Case Study 1

Customer wanted to effectively managed the Raw Material Storage at Warehouse. Earlier customer was stacking the pump sheet one above the other up to 3-meter height (block stacking). As because the pulp used to come in cut sheets, so it was scrapping and palletizing. Due to high production, customer was required to stock large number of pallets in warehouses. Team Jost’s had studied the applications and suggested using Racking System up to ground plus 6 levels along with Jost’s Reach Truck. As a result

Customer was able to store large numbers of pallets in their warehouses effectively.
Overall operations became much easier and smother.
Equipment’s were working without any breakdown.
Retrieval time was reduced
Horizontal Transpiration and Stacking became easy with Jost’s Reach Truck
Customer was able to pick any pallet directly irrespective of it’s Stored position

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Case Study 2

Customer had Caged Pallets. They had 11 meters of height available with them. They wanted to utilize their entire full space available. A common racking system was required to accommodate all the Cages of different sizes at a place. Further, customers wanted to use an Articulated forklift instead of a Normal forklift to save more space. Jost’s Team studied the specification and suggested a Heavy Duty Shelving Racking System of G+5. It was provided with 3 MT Capacity per level. It had a minimum aisle width which enabled them to use the articulated forklift. As a result-1.customer was able to utilize full vertical height 2.storage capacity was also increased 3. The customer was able to use an articulated forklift

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Case Study 3

The customer was looking for an optimized storage solution that enabled them to get the maximum gain out of the available space. The customer was facing trouble with their safety requirement and was not able to utilize their available usable space. Team Josts studied the applications and suggested a Powder-coated Mezzanine floor Racking System. Josts provided it with 1.2 MT/sq.mtr capacity along with all the accessories and safety features. As a result, 1.Customer was able to use full vertical height space 2.customer had almost doubled the available space

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