RACKING SUPPORTED MEZZANINE / PLATFORM

Being the most economical, cost-effective and popular type of mezzanine / platform, it optimizes the available storage space at low costs and offers excellent space utilization. This being said, it is no wonder that many business entities–particularly those in the logistics and warehousing field–make it a point to invest in a tried and tested mezzanine racking system in Singapore as well as a superblock racking system. This is most true for business owners whose current warehouse is running out of storage space, since it can be easily installed and integrated into an existing racking system/layout. 

If you are a business owner yourself and you engage in the said business, it is safe to say that investing in your own racking supported mezzanine is the way to go. After all, it is an effective and efficient option compared to other solutions out on the market. 

What is a mezzanine racking system?

What is a mezzanine racking system in Singapore? As it is, a racking supported mezzanine, it is a free-standing structure and is not considered a permanent structure of your unit. The frames will be bolted down to the floor for added stability. Furthermore, should you move to another unit, the parts are easy to dismantle and can be reused at your new location making it convenient for your warehouse team to relocate this racking system.

What makes a mezzanine racking system great for commercial and industrial warehouse usage?

They are terrific for commercial or industrial warehouse usage as vertical space is fully optimized, expanding the capacity of your storage space. With the usable space now doubled, more storage of goods is allowed. Through a mezzanine floor racking system, empty spaces in commercial or industrial warehouses can be put to better use in an instant. This, through the installation of mezzanine floors. With the said floors, you can increase storage space, extend work areas, and so forth.

The Mezzanine floor racking system could come with either 25mm plywood or perforated metal planks, depending on your personal preference. A few other variations available on the market are such that are made of various materials like steel planking, steel grating, and particle boards. Putting these factors into consideration, finding one that will complement your business operations is going to be easy and hassle-free. Plus, you have three options to choose from: superblock mezzanine, ibeam mezzanine, and racking supported mezzanine. Of the mentioned options, superblock mezzanine is becoming more prevalent in various offices, warehouses, logistic areas, and the likes.

Common FAQ about mezzanine racking systems

 

1. With two to three levels on a mezzanine racking system, how do I reach the second or third floor?
Making your way around a multi-layered mezzanine floor may seem worrisome. Mezzanine racking systems can be fitted with staircases. Staircases can be strategically placed on the side or in a more central location. In fact, elevators can also be installed for easy access across the various mezzanine floors. This is helpful especially for warehouse staff transporting goods. The staircase location must be properly designed to meet SCDF and fire escape routes requirements.


2. What can I use the different mezzanine floors for?
We often receive this question from our customers who want to know how best they can utilize their various mezzanine floors. Here are several ways:

  • Create an office space: This is a popular choice among our customers who would like to create a designated space for an office in the warehouse. When a modular office can be added to the base of the mezzanine racking system, it greatly increases communication between the warehouse manager and his staff. Furthermore, workers can be supervised especially during warehouse operations.
  • Increase storage capacity: With multiple mezzanine floor spaces available, you can increase available storage space and accommodate more products. With the availability of various mezzanine floors which act as partitions, you can separate the goods into meaningful categories which streamline the managing and dispatching of inventory.
  • Rest Areas For Warehouse Staff: Consider adding break-rooms where warehouse staff can rest for a while in between their shifts.


3. Is the Mezzanine Racking System safe?
Yes, our mezzanine racking system is definitely safe. It is designed by our experienced racking specialists and is endorsed by third party Professional Engineers (PE).


4. How Much Weight Can A Mezzanine Racking System support?
The average mezzanine floor can handle weight ranging from 2.5 – 5.0 kN/m2. It is important that you inform our team at Aracking and Shelving Solutions about the type and weight of the goods that you intend to store in your mezzanine racking system. This will properly guide us on recommending the type of mezzanine floor to use and how much weight it can handle.


5. Is it difficult to install a mezzanine floor?
No, typically it takes less than a week for an average Singapore warehouse. The metal structures are fabricated off-site to minimize disruption at the client’s location. These structures will then be assembled at our client’s site. Our team at Aracking & Shelving Solutions will work diligently to assemble the racking system within a stipulated time frame in order to handover a safely installed mezzanine for our clients.

What’s the buzz with the superblock racking system?

 

In addition to a mezzanine racking system in Singapore, another racking system that is worth investing in is a superblock racking system. This is most true if you want to enhance the storage efficiency of your office space or areas where the bottom space is blocked by racking supported mezzanine vertical frames. By investing in it, you can instantly increase and even double available space by making the most of your available vertical space. This can be handy if you have logistics areas that store goods and other similar products on mezzanine.

 

On top of the said advantages, a superblock racking system is exceptional when it comes to loading capacity. In addition to all these, compared to other racking systems, they are also more aesthetically appealing and easy to assemble.

Consider investing in a mezzanine racking system and superblock racking system

All in all, it is safe to say that the benefits that of mezzanine racking systems and superblock racking systems are simply top notch when it comes to efficacy, efficiency, and basically everything in between. Therefore, if you are a business owner and you want to make sure that your commercial and industrial warehouse needs are met, then the said racking systems are simply worth the investment.

However, not every mezzanine racking system in Singapore and superblock racking system that are out on the market are created equal. That being said, it is best to do extensive research on the product providers that you are planning to turn to.

If you are still in search of one, Aracking and Shelving Solutions is a worthwhile choice. Contact us for inquiries. Our trained and friendly personnel will get back to you as soon as we can.