This type of racking system in the warehouse

One of the important part that can not be separated from the warehousing system is a rack. Not every warehouse using rack as their storage medium. Use of this rack is adjusted to the characteristics of existing products within the warehouse. Logistic call it as a racking system. In the modern era of logistics, racking system has been developed not only as a storage medium alone, but regarded as an entity that is integrated with the system. Most modern systems already developed ERP system integrated with racking their system. SAP, Syteline, and Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta) is an ERP system that has several modules to accommodate racking systems.

In general, the classification of goods rack differentiated by type and severity. Both of these are a prerequisite for consideration in the selection of the use of the rack. Racking modern systems also use knock own model, which is more profitable, especially in terms of flexibility. Knock down is the type that can be dismantled pairs. This allows the user to set a high bar in the rack, and also the possibility to move the location from one warehouse to another warehouse.


knock down modeling In general, the knock down model consists of 2 main parts, namely the frame set and the beam. Frame is a foot off the shelf. For knock down system, the frame set consists of two leg-called upright post. Both legs are then linked to some center support, forming a sturdy frame sets. In use, 2 pieces of frame sets associated with 2 pieces of beam, in front and behind to form a column and so on so that it becomes a racking system in a warehouse. The use of racing is commonly used model system for the type of medium and heavy duty stuff.



Based on the weight of the goods, racking systems are usually divided into:
1. Light duty Shelving
2. Mid duty Shelving
3. Heavy duty racking


All three has an different usage characteristics, particularly in terms of weight per area of ​​his goods. Light duty Shelving is typically used to store goods that are very mild. Racking systems usually do not remember ever using a pallet of goods is very light weight and usually also have small dimensions. These racks usually use Multiply as a base board to put the goods. Types of items commonly stored in the racking system is a model of medicine and electronic.Mid duty components are used to the characteristics of the goods with medium weight. There are two kinds of mid duty, that is up mid duty and mid duty down. The difference is seen from the tendency of both the weight of the goods. Up is a rack type with a tendency toward more severe, while down in the direction of the lighter. Model of the racking system both have different. type down more inclined towards the light, using the board, while the type up more like heavy duty, without using the boards, but use pallets instead. Model ups are usually not too high and can still be reached by using ordinary hand or with a ladder, with no need to use a forklift. Heavy-duty type is the type of rack that you absolutely must use pallets in their applications. Height of rack type is usually almost reached 5 to 6 meters. To reach it required a forklift with a range of 6 meters or by using the order picker tools. Racking systems are widely used model in manufacturing companies with the type of assembly.

According to its mechanism of action, racking systems can be classified into:

Mezzanine rack

Mezzanine rack is one type of rack that is often used in modern warehousing system, mainly in the finished product to them. Mezzanine rack is a rack type that has no limits area on a small scale. Because of its flexibility in setting its dimension as an area, this type is suitable for storing goods that have a large dimension with a variety of dimensional variants. One type of goods stored in a mezzanine suitable bike rack is finished.

Drawer Rack

Drawer rack is one type that has slot drawer rack like a drawer, making it easier for users to retrieve the goods. This type includes ligh-duty type, usually used to store electronic components

Cantilever Rack

Cantilever rack is heavy-duty rack type with the model resembles the letter T or the letter Y. Shelves are usually used to store pipe products and its derivatives.

Pallet Rack

Pallet rack shelving is the type most often used, especially for manufacturing companies. This type is suitable for assembly with the number of components that a lot. This model uses standard pallets to put the goods.

Drive In Rack

Drive in rack is an instance of the type of pallet rack. Drive in pallet rack needs with a special design that has a hole at the bottom to be incorporated into the shelf. Line rack of goods in and out of these models differ with the type of pallet rack. To take or enter the goods, forklifts will pass through both fruit- et toward the foot frame into the drive in rack.

Selection of the use of racks in the warehouse system should be tailored to the characteristics of the goods to be stored. This is absolutely must be taken into account when making a warehouse layout design. Some important considerations associated with the selection of racking systems and layout design are:

1. Type of goods
2. Dimensions and weight of goods
3. Area of ​​warehouses
4. Material handling is used (especially the type of forklift if using)