What Is Mobile Racking?
Selective racking on motorized bases riding floor rails. Rows slide apart to open one aisle where needed.
How It Works
- Rails in the floorSet flush in the slab.
- Motorized basesEach row has its own drive.
- Call the aisleButton or remote. Sensors confirm the aisle is clear.
- Work the aisleLike selective rack.
Advantages of Mobile Racking.
- More pallets than selective in the same floor.
- Every pallet reachable.
- Standard forklifts, sized to the aisle.
- Cold storage favorite.
- Fits existing buildings.
What to Know Before You Buy
- Floor work. The slab is cut or poured around the rails.
- Slower access. An aisle has to open before you work it.
- Safety systems and inspection.
- Power to each base, plus a control panel.
Mobile Racking Components
Mobile Racking From Every Side
Where It Is Used
- Freezers and coolers.
- Archives, pharma and chemical stores.
- Warehouses out of floor.
Common questions
How much more fits?
It depends on the rows, aisles, staging and fire design. We show the count on your layout.
How fast does an aisle open?
It depends on the aisle width and base speed. The maker gives the time for your layout.
Can the rack I already own go on mobile bases?
Sometimes. The maker and an engineer must approve it for the bases, loads, slab and fire design.
