Shuttle Racking: What Is It & What Are Its Advantages?
Controlled remotely, shuttle racking system is a more efficient and safer way to manage pallet stock in warehouses. This system can help to maximise the usable space in your warehouse or distribution facility and make everyday operations much more streamlined. Let’s take a look at what shuttle racking is and its advantages. What is Shuttle Racking? A shuttle is a sort of cart or sled that moves stored items into pallet racking. The Shuttle runs on tracks and allows for a storage system of much higher density so that space can be utilized to its highest potential. Shuttle racking removes the need for human operators to manoeuvre forklifts up and down aisles, reducing risk to warehouse workers, machinery, pallet racks themselves and saving time. This type of system is best for warehouses that are frequently loading and unloading large numbers of pallets, such as cold storage, meat processing, food and beverage distribution, etc. However, it is not useful for distribution centres where th...
