Facilities that produce and distribute perishable goods need a specialised bulk storage solution to keep their products at safe temperatures to prevent spoilage. Two common ways to protect products are freezing chambers and cold storage.
A freezing chamber is used to quickly freeze products such as meat, fish and vegetables. This is done to preserve the quality of the product and extend its shelf life. A cold store is a temperature-controlled facility that stores perishable goods at or below freezing. They are primarily used by food and beverage companies and pharmaceutical companies that need to maintain the quality and integrity of their products.
However, storing perishables efficiently without wasting energy is a challenge. One method of organising your inventory in a cold store is to use pallet racking. It helps optimise space utilisation and ensures that products are organised for quick picking and order fulfilment.
Find out the critical factors to consider when choosing a pallet racking system for a cold storage or freezer room and which is the right solution for your facility.
There are several factors to consider when choosing a storage solution for a cold storage or freezer room. It is crucial to choose a system specifically designed for cold storage using materials that can withstand sub-zero temperatures without weakening the structure. Here are some of the best storage solutions for cold storage and freezing rooms:
Compact pallet racking provides an efficient storage solution for cold storage facilities. It eliminates the need for aisles by storing pallets several bays deep, which helps to maximise storage density. They also utilise a double entry point configuration, making them suitable for high turnover warehouses. This enables businesses to store more products in less space, reducing operating costs.
They also provide more stability and support than traditional pallet racking, making them ideal for storing heavy or odd-shaped products. And because they are designed for first-in-first-out (FIFO) storage, compact shelving with trolleys helps ensure products are rotated regularly, preventing expiry dates or spoilage.
Mobile Shelving
Mobile shelving can be a cost-effective and efficient solution for cold storage facilities. Businesses can optimise their available space by installing shelving on mobile trolleys. They can be easily reconfigured to accommodate changing inventory. For example, if a facility needs to store larger items, rack beams can be spaced further apart. Or additional units can be added if the business wants to increase capacity.
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Mobile racking systems also offer greater flexibility for loading and unloading, as they are easily accessible for material handling equipment. This can be a significant advantage for businesses that rely on fast turnaround times.
Push Back Pallet Racking
Push-back pallet racking is a warehouse pallet racking system that allows each pallet to be stored on its own inclined rack, using rollers to move goods back as new pallets are added. This arrangement will allow you to store inventory two to six pallets deep, maximising space utilisation and allowing for easier loading and unloading.
Push-back pallet racking can also help reduce damage to goods, as there is no need to stack pallets on top of each other. Instead, the system utilises stepped pallet racking beams, which are horizontal supports that run the length of the rack. They are positioned at different levels to provide support for the pallets.
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