Automation3D WarehouseWhat should be taken into consideration in design?
Firstly, we need to understand the structure of the company's factory. Generally, before designing a storage racking plan, it's necessary to provide designers with the warehouse drawings. If there are no drawings, we must conduct on-site measurements at the company's warehouse. When designing the shelves, we must determine the height based on the actual height of the factory and also consider whether beams, columns, and other fixed installations will affect the racking configuration.
The ground's levelness and its load-bearing capacity are also significant factors to consider, as they relate to potential safety hazards for shelves.
Next, consider the dimensions, appearance, and weight of the items to be stored on the shelves. The size of the goods directly determines the specifications of the shelves. The weight of the goods is a key factor in selecting the material for the shelves. Additionally, the dimensions of storage units like pallets should also be taken into account.
Thirdly, it's essential to consider the handling and storage density of goods. There are various types of storage racks, and different handling and storage densities can affect the determination of the rack type. Generally, handling methods are categorized into first-in-first-out (FIFO) and first-in-last-out (FILO), and for higher storage density, through-aisle racks are typically chosen.TreadmillRacking systems or automated vertical warehouses.
Then, one must consider the storage and retrieval equipment, as it determines the reserved aisles for the storage racks. With the wide variety of storage and retrieval equipment available on the market, featuring different models, it's a significant investment—both for the racks and the equipment. This must be taken into account when designing storage racks.
