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 protect products from crushing and impact damage

 improve density while maintaining access
 allow organization.

Storage systems allow the product to be selected quickly; to be moved efficiently; to be handled in a
uniform or regular manner and rotated according to age.
There are many different ways to store products in a warehouse. The systems used will depend upon
the nature of the products.

The products may be stored in one of the following systems.
 On pallets in storage racks.

 As individual parts in storage bins.
 On the floor as block stacked pallets.

 On cantilevered racks.

We will briefly discuss some types of storage
systems

Pallet racking
Pallet racking is probably the most common form of
storage system used in warehouses.

The rack consists of uprights which supports beams.

Pallet Dimensions
Have a standard pallet which is common to many warehouses. It can be interchanged from
warehouse to warehouse.

The dimensions of this pallet are 1170mm by 1170mm and 150mm thick and this should be
remembered by stores personnel.
The pallet dimensions and overhang affect the dimensions of racks and aisle sizes in a pallet rack
storage system.

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