Limited storage space is a pain point all industries face, from offices to warehouses. The more your business grows, the more things appear and pile up with no end in sight. Traditional shelving solutions can be inefficient and inflexible.
Instead, let’s talk about moving shelves. These mobile storage racks redefine your space by eliminating unnecessary aisles and creating movable aisles instead. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into what movable shelves are, the different types available and why investing in them can significantly benefit your organization.
What Are Movable Shelves?
Movable shelves, also known as mobile shelving systems, are a dynamic storage solution that operates on track-guided, wheeled mobile carriages. Unlike traditional static shelving, you can condense or expand these systems as needed, maximizing your storage capacity within a defined floor space.
Three Types of Moving Shelves
- Electric-Powered Mobile Shelving: An electric motor powers these shelves, allowing for seamless movement and reconfiguration at the push of a button.
- Mechanical Assist Mobile Shelving: These shelves utilize a mechanism that makes it easy to manually move and reposition shelving units.
- Manual Mobile Shelving: Operated entirely by hand, these shelves offer a cost-effective solution, requiring no additional power source.
Why Invest in Moving Shelves?
Maximize space
One of the most significant advantages of moving shelves is their space-saving potential. These mobile shelving systems can save up to 50% of floor space by eliminating fixed aisles. They collapse and expand as needed, allowing you to double your storage capacity without increasing your floor area. High-density mobile systems eradicate wasted aisle space, optimize your footprint and create room for other essential business activities.
The Embry Riddle Library maximized their space with Eclipse Powered Mobile Shelving, enabling them to create collaborative learning areas and student meeting spaces within the same floor plan.
"We were able to maximize the space with what we had installed by Patterson Pope. And through doing that we were able to maximize the rest of the space for collaborative learning, student meetings and those more interactive services of a library." - Melanie West, Associate Director for Access Services
Complete Customization
Storage needs vary across different industries and organizations. Movable shelves offer customizable solutions to accommodate diverse items, whether records, books, athletic equipment, public safety gear, weapons, industrial supplies or museum artifacts. Tailored shelving systems ensure your items are stored efficiently, preserving their condition and making them easily accessible.
The U.S. Coast Guard needed a solution to store and organize bulky equipment. Larger gear didn't fit well in pre-manufactured and other storage components. Securing and safely storing important equipment needed. to protect and serve was not easy.
Spacesaver shelving and Rousseau drawers easily adapted to the storage requirements, providing a simpler inventory management process and freedom to focus on what matters most.
Cost savings and MAINTENANCE
Outdated or improper storage can lead to material decay, increasing equipment costs over time. A high school football team in Gainesville, Georgia, found cost savings by implementing mobile shelving on tracks, eliminating problems like mold, dry rot and water damage, thus reducing the need to reorder costly gear.
A moving shelves system maintains the longevity and condition of your stored items by minimizing damage caused by temperature, humidity and improper handling. Moreover, a well-organized storage system reduces the risk of loss or misplacement, saving time and money.
Adaptability for Future Growth
In a rapidly evolving business environment, adaptability and future-proofing are crucial.
The City of Kingsport was outgrowing its archival space and faced the challenge of maintaining its recorded history in an accessible way while still accommodating new collections. Moving shelves and mobile art and textile racks provided a solution that allowed the city to preserve the past while telling the continuing story of Kingsport.
Mobile shelving provides the flexibility to adapt and expand as your storage needs change. You can switch out or update accessories to accommodate new items or changes in organizational requirements, ensuring a scalable storage solution.
Are Moving Shelves Right for You?
Movable shelves offer many benefits, from maximizing space and enhancing customization to delivering cost savings and ensuring adaptability for future growth. The advantages extend beyond efficiency and savings to promoting increased morale and productivity, a safer work environment and ultimately a better bottom line.
Investing in movable shelves is an investment in the future. As your organization grows and evolves, your storage needs will change. Mobile shelving systems can adapt and scale with your requirements, eliminating the need for costly replacements or renovations.
Streamlined and organized storage areas boost morale by creating a more efficient and pleasant workspace. Employees can easily locate and access anything they need, reducing frustration and improving productivity.
No matter your storage needs, Patterson Pope has a solution tailored for you. Contact a storage specialist today to improve organizational efficiency and revolutionize your storage space.
