Shuttle Pallet Rack: Smart Storage for Modern Warehouses

The appropriate pallet racking system can be the difference between the optimization of warehouse storage.

The Shuttle Pallet Rack systems are a new, dense and efficient storage solution to the contemporary storage requirements.

Bari Engineering is a warehouse storage solutions leader that provides high-end shuttle pallet rack systems that are aimed at maximizing the use of space and enhancing operational productivity.

This is a complete blog to all the information about the Shuttle Pallet Rack, their types, advantages and reasons why Bari Engineering is the perfect choice of your warehouse.

What is a Shuttle Pallet Rack?

A shuttle pallet rack system is a semi-automated high density storage system. It operates a motorized shuttle (a battery-powered carrier) that transfers pallets along rails in the racking lanes.

The shuttle is operated using a control tablet by operators, which allows industrial pallets to be loaded and unloaded quickly and the forklift does not need to enter the racking structure.

The system is both cost-effective and automation-based, which improves warehouse throughput and lowers the intensity of labor.

Types of Shuttle Pallet Racks

The knowledge of the kind of Shuttle Pallet Rack is useful in choosing the appropriate system to fit your warehouse. Bari Engineering provides different configurations designed to be efficient in operation:

1. Single Aisle, Single Racking Unit (LIFO)

This is a simple arrangement that has one racking lane and one access aisle. The loading of pallets and the retrieval are done on the same side, in the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) order. It is most appropriate when the quantity of SKU is a few and the quantity of stock is high and repetitive.

2. Single Aisle, Double Racking Units (LIFO)

This type has two racking units that are mounted back to back and there is a working aisle in between. It is also based on the LIFO principle but offers more storage pallet channels, which enables a higher level of SKU variety without loss of compactness.

3. Double Access Aisles (FIFO)

This arrangement uses two access aisles on different sides of a single racking unit where pallets are loaded and unloaded respectively. The system facilitates First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory control and it is best suited as a short-term storage buffer of fast-moving products.

4. Integrated Picking and Storage System

This is a hybrid system that will be a combination of shuttle racking on the upper levels to store pallets and live pallet racking on the lower levels to pick the pallets. It also balances the storage density with easy access to fulfilling orders.

Benefits of Shuttle Pallet Rack Systems

By selecting a shuttle pallet rack system of Bari Engineering, warehouses have several benefits:

Maximized Storage Capacity: Shuttle racking is an efficient way of using the warehouse space by reducing the aisle widths and allowing the storage lanes to run up to 60 meters deep.

Improved Throughput: As the pallet movement within the racks is done by the shuttle, forklifts work only in aisles, reducing significantly the time spent loading/unloading and allowing more cycles per hour.

Better Warehouse Safety: The risk of structural damage and accidents is minimized through the reduction of forklift movement within the racks.

Cost Efficiency: Improved space usage saves on land and energy, which is of great importance in temperature-controlled settings.

Elastic Inventory Control: Supports FIFO and LIFO, and flexible to diverse warehouse processes.

Simplicity and Automation: The shuttle is operated through a user-friendly tablet interface, which makes the work of the employees easier to train and operate

Uses of Shuttle Pallet Racking

Shuttle pallet racks can be used in a variety of industries and applications such as:

• Warehouses used in cold storage where space optimization and energy efficiency are important.
• High volume and repetitive stock warehouses, where there is a need to have high in/out flows.
• Distribution centers that deal with several SKUs that have different rotation rates.
• The production plants where space optimization would enhance the performance of the inventory.

Why Bari Engineering is the Right Choice for Shuttle Pallet Racks

The reasons as to why Bari Engineering is the correct choice when it comes to Shuttle Pallet Racks.

Knowledge and Experience: High level of knowledge in warehouse logistics and storage technologies that meet client needs.

Custom Solutions: Capacity to design, produce and install racks according to the unique operational needs.

High-Quality Standards: Durable material used and high quality control that guarantees safe and long-lasting storage solutions.

Customer Support: Full after sales service and maintenance to ensure continuous performance.

Competitive Pricing: Products that are affordable and offer high value without affecting quality.

Conclusion

The Shuttle Pallet Rack system is the revolution to warehouses that are willing to expand storage space and operational efficiency. Its new semi-automated design minimizes racks forklift travel, enhances throughput, and enhances safety.

Bari Engineering  install this advanced solution that will provide customized, reliable and cost-effective shuttle pallet racks that will fit perfectly in your warehouse.

Bari Engineering shuttle pallet rack systems will help you change your storage and improve your performance in the warehouse.

Get in touch with Contact Bari Engineering today and get the first step towards smarter, faster, and safer warehousing.

FAQs

What is the primary benefit of a shuttle pallet rack?

High storage density and higher pallet loading and unloading is the most important advantage of the motorized shuttle that transfers pallets in the racking channels.

Can cold products be kept in shuttle pallet racks?

Yes, shuttle pallet racks will be suitable in cold storage warehouses and will not occupy much space on the floor and will save energy since the area that needs to be controlled by temperature is reduced.

What is a shuttle pallet racking and a drive-in racking?

The shuttle systems also do not resemble the drive-in racking where a forklift is introduced to the structure of the rack in order to transport the pallets but the shuttle systems move with the help of the shuttle cart that is much safer and quicker in its work.

Is Bari Engineering able to tailor shuttle pallet rack systems?

Absolutely. Bari Engineering is able to offer customized solutions to meet the requirements of a specific warehouse such as layout design, installation and commissioning.