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Electrical Powered Mobile Shelving System

Effortless Configuration, Intuitive Operation, Exceptional Safety

The Eclipse Electrical Powered Mobile Shelving System is a versatile and efficient solution designed to tackle virtually any storage challenge. With its movable aisle technology, this system compacts shelving to free up valuable space, creating room for the activities that matter most to your organization—whether it’s additional offices, workspaces, lounge areas, or even more storage capacity.

Eclipse Powered Mobile Shelving: Smart, Safe, and Space-Saving

Looking for a storage solution that does it all? Meet the Eclipse Powered Mobile Shelving System—a game-changer for efficiency, organization, and space optimization. Easy to configure, simple to use, and designed with safety in mind, Eclipse shelving is your ultimate partner in tackling storage challenges.

More Space, More Possibilities

By creating movable aisles, the Eclipse system compresses your shelving to free up valuable floor space. Whether you need extra offices, lounge areas, workspaces, or even more storage, Eclipse makes it happen. It’s not just shelving—it’s a smarter way to think about space.

Perfect for Every Industry

The versatility of Eclipse shelving means it’s a fit for virtually any environment:

  • Libraries: Organize books, archives, and media with ease.
  • Hospitals: Store medical records, supplies, and equipment efficiently.
  • Athletic Facilities: Keep gear and uniforms in perfect order.
  • Museums: Safeguard priceless collections with compact, secure storage.
  • Police Departments: Secure evidence and files with confidence.
Why Choose Eclipse?
  • Configurable: Tailored to fit your specific storage needs.
  • User-Friendly: Operates with simple controls for seamless functionality.
  • Safe: Designed with advanced safety features to protect both users and stored items.
  • Space-Saving: Maximize your available space while keeping everything organized and accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions: Electrically Powered Mobile Shelving Systems

What is an electrical powered mobile shelving system?

An electrical powered mobile shelving system is a high-density storage solution that places shelving or cabinets on powered mobile carriages. Instead of maintaining a permanent aisle between every row of shelving, the system moves electronically to open an aisle only where access is needed. This helps organizations maximize storage capacity while making better use of valuable floor space.

How does the Eclipse® Powered Mobile Shelving System work?

The Eclipse® Powered Mobile Shelving System uses electrically powered mobile carriages that move along rails to create an access aisle where you need it. Users can activate movement using powered controls, allowing shelving to move with minimal physical effort. Depending on the system configuration, control options can include push-button or touchscreen operation and other advanced access technologies.

How much space can powered mobile shelving save?

Powered high-density mobile shelving can significantly reduce the amount of floor space dedicated to fixed aisles. Depending on the room, shelving configuration, and storage requirements, a mobile system can allow an organization to store substantially more material within its existing footprint or reclaim floor space for offices, work areas, equipment, or other activities.

Is electrical powered mobile shelving safe?

Yes. Spacesaver powered mobile systems are designed with user safety as a priority. Available safety technologies include Photo Sweep®, aisle-entry sensors, and Zero Force Sensor® technology. These features can detect people or objects in or around an aisle and stop or prevent carriage movement when necessary.

What happens if someone enters an aisle while the shelving is moving?

Safety sensors are designed to detect aisle entry or obstructions and stop system movement. For example, aisle-entry sensors can stop a closing aisle when someone enters it, while Zero Force Sensor® technology uses infrared beams to detect a person's presence and lock down carriage movement.

Is powered mobile shelving difficult to operate?

No. Powered operation is specifically designed to make accessing stored materials simple. Rather than manually pushing shelving or turning a mechanical-assist handle, users can activate the system electronically to open the desired aisle. This makes powered shelving especially useful in environments where storage is accessed frequently or ease of operation is important.

Can access to the mobile shelving system be controlled?

Yes. Powered mobile storage can be configured with access-control options for environments where security is important. Depending on the selected controls and configuration, options can include PIN or badge-swipe activation to help limit access to confidential, sensitive, or valuable materials.

What can be stored on electrical powered mobile shelving?

Powered mobile shelving can accommodate a wide variety of materials depending on the shelving, cabinets, racks, or accessories incorporated into the system. Applications can include files and records, books, archival materials, museum collections, medical supplies, athletic equipment, evidence, inventory, and other valuable or frequently accessed items.

What types of organizations use powered mobile shelving?

Electrical powered mobile shelving is suitable for many industries and facilities, including:

  • Libraries and universities
  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities
  • Museums and cultural institutions
  • Police and public safety departments
  • Government agencies
  • Corporate offices and records departments
  • Athletic facilities
  • Archives and collections storage

Each system can be configured around the organization's available space, workflow, security requirements, and the materials being stored.

What is the difference between powered and mechanical-assist mobile shelving?

Powered mobile shelving uses an electric drive system to move the carriages, allowing users to open an aisle using electronic controls. Mechanical-assist shelving is operated by turning an ergonomically designed handle. Both approaches reduce unnecessary fixed aisles, but powered systems provide convenient electronic operation and can support additional control, access, and safety technologies.

Can powered mobile shelving help us avoid expanding our facility?

In many cases, that is one of the main reasons organizations consider high-density mobile storage. By eliminating unnecessary fixed aisles and compacting shelving when it is not being accessed, an organization may be able to accommodate additional storage within its current footprint or reclaim existing storage space for other uses.

Does electrical powered mobile shelving require special electrical work?

Powered mobile shelving requires an appropriate electrical connection, with exact requirements depending on the system design and configuration. Electrical, structural, floor, storage-capacity, and operational requirements should be evaluated during project planning so the system is properly designed for the facility.

Can an Eclipse® system be customized for our facility?

Yes. Eclipse® Powered Mobile Shelving Systems can be configured around the space available, the type and quantity of materials being stored, user access requirements, security needs, and workflow. Shelving and storage components can also be selected to suit the specific application.

Can powered mobile shelving protect confidential or valuable materials?

Yes. In addition to compacting the shelving when it is not being accessed, powered systems can incorporate access-control options to help restrict who can operate or access designated storage areas. This can make powered mobile shelving particularly useful for records, evidence, archives, collections, and other sensitive materials.

Is powered mobile shelving suitable for heavy or frequently accessed storage?

Powered operation can be particularly valuable when users need convenient access to mobile storage without manually moving loaded shelving. The appropriate mobile system, shelving type, carriage capacity, and controls should be selected based on the weight, dimensions, frequency of access, and operational requirements of the materials being stored.

How do I know if powered mobile shelving is right for my space?

The best solution depends on your available floor space, storage volume, material sizes and weights, frequency of access, security requirements, workflow, and plans for future growth. Spacesaver Storage Solutions can evaluate these factors and recommend whether powered mobile shelving, mechanical-assist shelving, manual mobile shelving, or another storage solution is the best fit.

How do I get started with an electrical powered mobile shelving project?

Start by identifying what you need to store, how frequently it needs to be accessed, and what you want to accomplish with your available space. Spacesaver Storage Solutions can then help with planning, system design, installation, and ongoing service to develop a storage solution tailored to your facility.

Ready to make better use of your space?
Contact Spacesaver Storage Solutions to discuss your storage requirements and explore an Electrical Powered Mobile Shelving System designed around your facility.

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