Mobile shelving is a shelving system, fitted with wheeled traction systems. Units can be closely packed when access is not required but can be readily moved to open up an aisle to allow access. By eliminating the need for a permanently open aisle between every unit, a smaller proportion of floor space can be allocated to storage than in the case of conventional fixed shelving, or a higher capacity of storage can be met using the same footprint as fixed shelving. Each shelving unit is normally mounted on a level trackway, making it possible to move heavy units with minimal effort. Mobile racking can be moved manually or by the use of electrical motors. The track/flooring can either sit on top of an existing floor or be integrated into raised access flooring allowing for a smooth transition between the unit and surrounding floor levels
Manual Mobile Shelving System
Mobile racking systems are usually constructed with a rotary handle on the exterior accessible face. When rotated, the handle operates the mechanism which winds the single, connected, filing unit either left or right, depending on a clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation of the handle. In an office, for example, several stacks of movable filing cabinets may be accommodated in a limited space.
Drive mechanisms vary; traditionally systems were offered with chain drive but modern technology allows belt drive systems which provide smooth, quiet operation.
Although the “bays of shelving” that sit on the mobile chassis come in many standard sizes, they can be mixed to create run lengths of shelving to maximize the room length.
The tracks can be installed onto many different types of floors and on different levels. The tracks themselves can either have a false floor running in between so that the tracks do not become trip hazards, or they can be put into the floor (usually concrete floor) or have small ramps on either side of the tracks. Either option creates a hazard-free floor and track system
Powered Mobile Racking System
Powered racking system is electrically powered. Units normally have a small AC or DC motor hidden in the base that automatically moves the units when a single button is pressed. High-end versions connect to archiving databases and using RFID allow the easy retrieval of archived items with auto-open and close functions.
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