Smart Mobile Rack The Key to Optimizing Warehouse Operating Costs

How Is Your Warehouse Costing Your Business?

In warehouse operations, one of the hidden yet impactful issues on cost is space wastage. With conventional racking systems, up to 40–50% of floor space is occupied by fixed aisles – areas that do not generate storage value. Meanwhile, costs for warehouse rental, cooling, lighting, and operation are still calculated on the total floor area.

If your warehouse has a high-density inventory, a wide variety of SKUs, or operates in cold storage environments, you’ll need a storage solution that maximizes space and minimizes cost. That’s exactly where the Mobile Rack system demonstrates its advantages.

What Is a Mobile Rack and How Does It Work?

Mobile Rack is a pallet racking system mounted on wheeled bases that move laterally along in-floor guide rails. Thanks to its flexible sliding mechanism, racks can be compacted together when not in use and only open one aisle where needed.

Operating the system is simple – the operator can use a remote control, built-in control panel, or software connection. The racks slide open automatically upon command and stop precisely thanks to position sensors, safety sensors, and limit switches.

A key differentiator that makes the Mobile Rack system stand out from other solutions lies in its smart operation and ability to directly and accurately access each pallet position without moving other items in front, thereby speeding up handling and reducing errors in picking and storing.

Outstanding Benefits of Eurorack’s Mobile Rack System

Optimize warehouse space: Mobile Rack can increase floor space utilization by up to 82% and boost storage capacity by more than 220% compared to static racking systems. It’s especially effective for warehouses with limited space or those needing to expand without building or leasing additional space.

Reduce cold storage operating costs: Using Mobile Rack in cold storage reduces the volume that needs cooling, significantly cuts energy consumption, and limits the number of lighting and cooling devices required – delivering superior energy savings. It’s ideal for food, pharmaceuticals, or seafood storage.

Fast and precise goods access: By opening only the required aisle, the system allows operators to quickly and accurately access each pallet without needing to shift others. This reduces handling time and ensures accuracy in inventory management, making it ideal for warehouses with diverse and dynamic SKUs.

Heavy load capacity and safe operation: Mobile Rack is built to handle heavy loads. Its frame is made from thick steel, powered by strong and stable electric motors, and supports loads of up to 6,000kg per level. The system is equipped with safety sensors, protective fences, and emergency stop buttons to ensure complete safety for both personnel and goods during operation.

What Types of Warehouses Are Mobile Racks Suitable For?

The intelligent Mobile Rack system is not limited to any specific warehouse type it can be flexibly customized for various industries and product characteristics:

• Cold storage – frozen food and pharmaceuticals: saves energy, optimizes cooling
• Warehouses for long items: stores steel pipes, fabric rolls, profiles, and coils
• Spare parts – components warehouses: supports multi-SKU storage with quick access
• E-commerce fulfillment warehouses

Alongside the mobile racking system, if your business is seeking a solution with greater capacity, faster deployment time, and optimized investment costs, explore the Shuttle Robot Rack | an automated storage solution using German technology that increases storage capacity by up to 240% without expanding warehouse space.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Rack

Is Mobile Rack suitable for cold storage?

Yes. The system reduces the cooling volume, saving 20–30% in operating costs. Moreover, Mobile Rack runs reliably and durably in low-temperature environments as cold as -30°C.

Is it safe to operate the rack while someone is inside the aisle?

Completely safe thanks to infrared sensors, obstacle detection sensors, and emergency stop buttons.

Can the rack be connected to warehouse management software (WMS)?

Yes. Eurorack supports integration with WMS to synchronize product data and optimize inbound – outbound – inventory workflows. Additionally, the system can connect with automated devices like AGVs (automated guided vehicles) to form a fully automated warehouse operation, helping reduce manual labor costs, improve accuracy, and maintain continuous multi-shift operation without human intervention.

Is installing the system complicated?

Eurorack provides full-service support, including site surveys, layout design, and turnkey installation tailored to your warehouse’s actual conditions.

If your business is looking for a solution to increase storage capacity, reduce operating costs, and optimize warehouse space, Mobile Rack is the comprehensive answer. Especially in environments such as cold storage, heavy-duty warehouses, or operations requiring flexible storage, this system helps save space while improving operational efficiency and safety.