A brief discussion on the four key points of shelf design

The first consideration is: the characteristics of the items stored on the shelves.

    Shelves serve goods, and the size of the goods determines the specifications of the shelves. Secondly, we need to consider the weight of the goods to determine the materials and load-bearing capacity of the shelves. The third point is to choose different shelf types according to different storage units. For example, if the unit uses pallets, storage cages, or boxes, the types of shelves chosen will definitely be different.

    The second factor to consider is: warehouse plant structure.

    The first thing we consider when designing shelves is the factory warehouse structure. The main considerations here are: 1. The height of the warehouse. The height of the warehouse determines the height of our shelves. 2. The position of the pillars and beams affects the overall placement of the shelf. 3. The bearing capacity of the floor, which affects the installation of the shelves and the subsequent load-bearing of the shelves. 4. The lighting system and fire protection system must be considered.

The third consideration is: shelf accessibility.

    The relationship between shelf storage and storage density is equivalent to the relationship between fish and bear's paw. You can't have both. It usually reduces the accessibility of goods in order to provide storage density. The general solution is actually a compromise of various factors.

The fourth point to consider is cargo handling equipment.

Handling equipment is an important factor in providing warehouse efficiency. Usually warehouses are equipped with stackers. This requires us to fully consider the specifications and models of the stacker when designing the shelf width.

    The last point is: incoming and outgoing quantities.

    The amount of incoming and outgoing storage can measure whether the type of shelf we choose is wasted. For example, some shelves have good storage density, but the incoming and outgoing volumes are very low, so this is not suitable.

    The above points are what we need to pay attention to when designing shelves. They seem very simple. But it is very important. It determines whether the shelf design is reasonable, whether materials are wasted, and whether it can meet our storage requirements.