Types and Benefits of Mezzanine Storage Systems

1. Types and Benefits of Mezzanine Storage Systems

2. Types and Benefits of Mezzanine Storage Systems • With construction costs continuously on the rise, companies are always on the lookout for cost-effective solutions to increase their productivity and capacity, without having to go through the trouble of building, renting or expanding their facility. Mezzanine storage systems offer one such alternative that puts the facilities’ vertical space to good use and reduces the cost of construction and real estate. • Mezzanines can be added to warehouses, construction sites and distribution facilities to increase storage capacity and create additional areas of production. There are several types of mezzanine storage systems available in the market.

3. Catwalk mezzanine storage These types of storage systems are designed to utilise the vertical space in a warehouse. They remain adjacent to an elevated conveyor or other material handling equipments and give the employees and maintenance personnel easy access to the equipments. Stairways, gates and pallet drop zones can be added to the catwalk storage systems to optimise them further.

4. Free standing mezzanine storage These kinds of storage systems are typically considered a fixture within the facility. They are supported by steel columns that are bolted to the floor, taking up minimal space. When the usual loading requirements or configurations are not a factor, free standing mezzanine storages can prove to be the ideal solution.

5. Full Mat mezzanine storage Mezzanines like Full Mat combine the features of catwalk and freestanding systems. They consist of an open second level and can be installed over existing workplace areas or shelving.

6. Shelving and rack supported storage These are affordable mezzanines that don’t need to be supported by separate structural columns, as they are built on top of and supported by conventional shelving and pallet racking systems. They facilitate maximization of space by providing storage capacity on top, as well as underneath.

7. Structural or integrated storage These mezzanines are manufactured as part of the facilities original design, so they are usually considered a part of the building. Since their floors are made of concrete, they can support heavy loads successfully.

8. Custom mezzanine storage As the name suggests, these types of storage systems can be designed according to the specific needs of the facility. Just about any load characteristics, design, column spacing and components can be accommodated in these mezzanine storage systems.

9. Benefits of using a mezzanine • Increases the productivity of the warehouse considerably. • Efficiently uses the existing cube in the warehouse to double the available floor space. • Minimizes and reduces moving expenses. • Can be taken down, expanded or reconfigured according to the changing business needs. • May qualify for tax benefits through accelerated depreciation. • Diminishes disruptions while installations are under process. • Makes optimum use of existing cooling, heating and ventilating systems. • Dismisses the need to expand, rent or build by providing additional space.

10. Conclusion • To reap maximum benefits from mezzanine storage systems, it is important to figure out which type of mezzanine would be best suited for your facility. It is also imperative that you purchase the mezzanines from reputed manufacturers and dealers of material handling equipments.

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