What is Roller Racking?
Roller racking is a collective term for shelving that is mounted on mobile bases. These are designed to move effortlessly on tracks and remove the aisle space you would need with conventional Static shelving solutions. you only open up an aisle when you need to access the shelving.
Mobile Racking solutions such as our Monotrak can be installed on any flat floor surface, and as there are no fixings, there’s no damage. These systems give you great flexibility and can be easily moved should you relocate premises at any time.
In addition, Roller Racking solutions and can be locked closed. As such they provide easy access to your documents, but they are also more secure than conventional open static shelving.
Roller and Mobile Shelving from Rackline
At Rackline, we are a leading provider of mobile storage, roller storage and mobile shelving in the UK. We provide rolling and mobile storage solutions to clients across business sectors including: Archives, Offices, Retailers, Healthcare, Libraries, Education and many others.
The options for mobile storage are endless and depend on the materials being stored, the location it is going into and the picking rates required. Rackline’s experienced team can offer you the right solution, with a free no obligation site survey, space plan and quotation.
At Rackline we have three models of roller racking, including manual and powered systems:
Monotrak Roller Racking
The unique Monotrak mobile shelving system operates on a single guide track fitted directly to your existing floor, without the need for extensive and often costly site work.
Installation is a simple process that leaves existing floor coverings completely intact and with no residual mess, especially if you want to re-locate the system at any time.
Multitrak Roller Racking
The Multitrak system operates on multiple torque tubes and wheels to accommodate long bases and great loads.
Mobile carriages up to 12 metres long and loads of up to 15 tonnes per carriage can be moved with ease, and Multitrak’s powerful guidance and drive system ensures carriages remain perfectly aligned on tracks.
Powertrak Electronic Racking
Powertrak electronic mobile shelving has all the sophisticated programmable logic controls you would expect from the latest hi-tech system, but it combines this technology with the simplest operator controls imaginable. In normal operation, the operator simply presses “Green for Go” and all controls and operations are handled automatically by the logic controls.
Roller Racking Gallery
Below are just a few examples of our Racking in use.
FAQ’s
What is Roller Racking?
Roller racking units are mounted on mobile bases that run effortlessly on tracks. It allows easy access to your documents with secure open static shelving. The popular storage system delivers outstanding flexibility, as they can easily be moved and relocated at any time.
How much space can these systems save?
Mobile Racking allows you to increase your storage capacity by 70%. Typically, you can fit the same amount of storage in 50% of this type of storage unit. These high-density storage solutions can be moved or extended as circumstances change with minimal disruption.
How safe is roller racking?
These systems are extremely safe, as the locking handwheels ensure that the open aisle is braked. It also has geared drive systems that enable fully loaded mobile shelving bases to be operated with minimum effort. Furthermore, the grooved wheels and tracks on the storage systems ensure accuracy and prevent longer-span racking systems from bending along their length.
Why invest in roller racking?
There are many advantages to investing in roller storage. Roller racking operates in an unobstructed space with easy access to the contents thanks to frictionless levelled guided floor tracks. All of Rackline’s mobile storage solutions come with safety options including locks to improve security.
Where are Rackline Roller Racking systems installed?
Our Systems are installed in a huge cross section of locations, including:
- The Victoria and Albert Museum
- The Natural History Museum
- Salisbury Hospital
- National Oceanography Centre
Find out more about our Roller Racking/Mobile Shelving products
To find out more read our ultimate guide to mobile shelving. Alternatively, contact us on 01782 770144 to discuss your needs, and we can design a storage solution for your needs and your space.