High bay off site shelving

High-Bay Mobile System

High-Bay Mobile System

When on-site space is at a premium for institutions with collections that continue to grow, off-site storage solutions like Spacesaver’s high-bay shelving systems – the gold standard for storing boxes, books, or other materials in off-site facilities – can be the perfect fit. Similar to traditional shelving, our XTend® High-Bay Shelving extends up to 35 feet high to make the most of your facility’s vertical space.

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35 Feet of Storage

Our XTend® Mobile High-Bay Storage Systems eliminate wasted aisle space to provide even more capacity in off-site storage facilities. Both XTend static and mobile high-bay off-site storage systems offer:

  • Accessibility
  • Increased storage density
  • Protection of stored media
  • Strength and durability
  • Adjustability for future needs

Product Details

Learn how UL Full System Listing and rigorous fire testing standards set Spacesaver apart from the competition.

  • Powered controls open aisles with the touch of a button
  • Non-off-gassing paint keeps media safe
  • Heavy-duty metal shelves with backstops keep stored media secure
  • Smooth shelves make it easy to slide out archive and book boxes
  • Anti-tip rails, safety sweep, and aisle-entry sensors ensure user safety
  • HVAC and fire suppression systems can be integrated with mobile high-bay system
  • Vertical design to maximize storage capacity and visibility for retrieval
  • TUSC® platform to enable TUSC® Control app
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Modes Of Operation

Our powered mobile electric shelving systems are reliable, fast, and safe. Users can activate system movement with the push of a button, and then enter the aisle as it opens. This versatile operation method helps users move thousands of pounds with a touchpad control, radio frequency remote, or the  TUSC® Control app.

Safety Features

Concerned about safety? We are too. Our safety activation options – Photo Sweep® and aisle-entry sensors – will stop the carriage from closing upon recognition of an obstruction and back the mobile carriage away from the object. LED indicators will illuminate on both sides of the aisle to notify users where the safety was activated. In addition and to avoid property damage, overhead clearance is required for man-aboard order picker cab and overhead anti-tip.

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Planning & Design Support

The high-bay storage experts at Spacesaver are always ready and willing to share their knowledge and insights with architects, contractors, library professionals, and other project stakeholders. Schedule an AIA Off-Site Storage Course with us to help you design the best space for your use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – High-Bay Mobile Systems

1. What is a High-Bay Mobile System?

A High-Bay Mobile System is a high-density storage solution designed for facilities with tall ceilings. Shelving is mounted on powered mobile carriages that travel on floor-mounted rails, eliminating fixed aisles and maximizing both floor space and vertical storage. Spacesaver's XTend® High-Bay Mobile System can extend up to approximately 35 feet, making it ideal for archives, libraries, museums, government agencies, and off-site storage facilities.

2. What are the benefits of a High-Bay Mobile System?

High-Bay Mobile Systems help organizations:

  • Increase storage capacity without expanding the building
  • Maximize vertical space
  • Reduce facility and operating costs
  • Improve organization and inventory accessibility
  • Protect valuable collections and records
  • Minimize wasted aisle space for greater storage density

3. What types of items can be stored in a High-Bay Mobile System?

These systems are ideal for storing:

  • Archival records
  • Library books and collections
  • Museum artifacts
  • Government records
  • Historical documents
  • Evidence boxes
  • Business archives
  • Corporate records
  • Research collections
  • Document storage boxes

4. How tall can a High-Bay Mobile System be?

Spacesaver's XTend® High-Bay Mobile System can reach heights of up to approximately 35 feet, allowing organizations to fully utilize high-ceiling facilities while maintaining safe and efficient access using approved lift equipment.

5. Is a High-Bay Mobile System safe to operate?

Yes. Safety is a primary design feature. Systems include:

  • Photo Sweep® safety sensors
  • Aisle-entry sensors
  • Anti-tip rails
  • LED safety indicators
  • Powered controls with soft operation
  • UL Full System Listing
  • Integration with fire suppression and HVAC systems when required

6. Can High-Bay Mobile Systems be customized?

Absolutely. Every installation is engineered around your building dimensions, ceiling height, stored materials, workflow, and operational requirements. Spacesaver Storage Solutions designs systems specifically for each customer to maximize storage efficiency and long-term flexibility.

7. Are the shelves adjustable?

Yes. XTend® High-Bay shelving features tool-free shelf adjustment in fine vertical increments, allowing your storage system to adapt as collections or storage requirements change over time.

8. How are the mobile carriages operated?

High-Bay Mobile Systems utilize powered controls that allow users to open aisles with the push of a button. Depending on the system configuration, operation may include:

  • Touchscreen controls
  • Push-button controls
  • Radio-frequency remote controls
  • TUSC® Control mobile app integration for remote monitoring and operation

9. Can a High-Bay Mobile System reduce construction costs?

Yes. By dramatically increasing storage density within an existing footprint, High-Bay Mobile Systems often allow organizations to build smaller off-site facilities or delay costly building expansions. This can significantly reduce construction, energy, and long-term ownership costs.

10. Which industries benefit most from High-Bay Mobile Storage?

High-Bay Mobile Systems are widely used by:

  • Libraries
  • Universities
  • Museums
  • Government agencies
  • Records management centers
  • Public safety organizations
  • Corporate archives
  • Historical societies
  • Research institutions
  • Healthcare archives

11. Does Spacesaver Storage Solutions provide installation throughout Virginia?

Yes. Spacesaver Storage Solutions provides professional consultation, space planning, system design, installation, and ongoing service throughout Virginia, including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic communities.

12. Why choose Spacesaver Storage Solutions for a High-Bay Mobile System?

Spacesaver Storage Solutions delivers complete turnkey storage solutions backed by experienced storage consultants and certified installation professionals. From initial site assessment and system design to installation, training, and long-term maintenance, our team helps organizations maximize storage capacity while protecting valuable collections and improving operational efficiency across Virginia.

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