Say goodbye to the struggle of shifting heavy storage units! With Spacesaver’s Mechanical-Assist Mobile Shelving, moving even the heaviest shelving units becomes a breeze. Designed for simplicity, efficiency, and ease of use, this system puts the power of optimized storage right at your fingertips—literally.
Whether you’re storing delicate artifacts, medical supplies, or heavy equipment, Spacesaver’s Mechanical-Assist Mobile Shelving offers a powerful and ergonomic solution for managing your space. Effortless to use, customizable to your needs, and designed for durability, it’s the smart choice for any industry.
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Mechanical-assist mobile shelving is a high-density storage system that places shelving or cabinets on movable carriages that travel along rails. Instead of dedicating floor space to multiple fixed aisles, users open only the aisle they need, helping maximize available storage space.
The system is operated using an ergonomically designed, three-spoke rotating handle. Turning the handle moves the shelving carriages smoothly along the tracks, allowing users to access the desired aisle with minimal physical effort.
Spacesaver mechanical-assist systems are designed to make heavy storage loads easier to move. Depending on the system configuration, the mechanical-assist handle can move carriage weights ranging from approximately 4,000 to 10,000 pounds with as little as one pound of effort.
Manual mobile shelving is typically best suited for smaller systems and lighter loads because the user moves the carriage directly by pulling a handle. Mechanical-assist shelving uses a geared rotating handle that significantly reduces the effort required to move heavier loaded carriages.
Mechanical-assist shelving is operated by turning a hand crank and does not rely on powered controls for normal carriage movement. Powered mobile shelving uses electric controls to open and close aisles at the push of a button or through other electronic control options. The best choice depends on factors such as system size, stored weight, frequency of use, security requirements, and budget.
Mechanical-assist mobile shelving eliminates many of the fixed aisles required by traditional stationary shelving. Depending on the room and system layout, high-density mobile storage can significantly increase storage capacity or allow the same amount of material to be stored in a smaller footprint.
Mechanical-assist systems can be configured for a wide variety of materials, including:
Shelving configurations and accessories can be customized around the size, weight, and accessibility requirements of the items being stored.
Yes. Spacesaver mechanical-assist mobile storage systems can incorporate safety features designed to protect users and stored materials. Available options include Safety Sweep technology, which automatically stops carriage movement when the sweep contacts a person or object in an open aisle.
The mechanical-assist operating mechanism itself is manually driven, making it a practical option for facilities that want easier movement of heavy storage loads without relying on powered controls for everyday operation.
Yes. Systems can be designed around the available room dimensions, storage requirements, and workflow. Shelving configurations, finishes, colors, and accessories can also be selected to accommodate different materials and facility requirements.
Mechanical-assist mobile shelving is suitable for many environments where organizations need high storage capacity and convenient access. Common applications include healthcare facilities, museums and archives, offices, libraries, schools and universities, public safety facilities, government agencies, warehouses, and other commercial or institutional spaces.
In some applications, existing shelving can be incorporated into a mobile storage solution. Compatibility depends on the shelving, its dimensions and loads, and the proposed mobile system. A Spacesaver Storage Solutions representative can evaluate the existing equipment and determine the best approach.
Yes. Mechanical-assist technology is specifically designed to make substantial storage loads easier to move. Spacesaver also offers heavy-duty mobile storage configurations for applications involving larger equipment, parts, inventory, and other heavy materials.
The right system depends on your available floor space, storage volume, item weights, frequency of access, workflow, security requirements, and plans for future growth. Spacesaver Storage Solutions can evaluate your space and recommend whether manual, mechanical-assist, powered, or another high-density storage configuration is the best fit.
Yes. Spacesaver Storage Solutions works with organizations throughout Virginia to develop storage systems around their space, capacity, workflow, and operational requirements. Contact our team to discuss your facility and determine the right mechanical-assist mobile shelving configuration for your application.
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