WARE HOUSE DESIGN
Layout of warehouse is determined by
Pallet placement
The space layout for storage of material is largely dependent upon the size of pallet needed and their
positioning or placement . Standard size of pallets are used whose sizes 40''x48 '' and 32''x48''
Aisle width
Generally the requirement of aisle width vary with the size of material handling equipment and quantity of
material moved . Normally aisle are designed to provide two way traffic also taking into consideration of turning
of the forklifts . Narrow width forklifts are now available in market which have reduced width requirement for
movement .
Racking system
Space utilisation of warehouse can be enhanced by usage of racking system . These racking system are
generally used for light material which can be stacked on pallets and can be lifted by forklift and can stack these
pallets on the racking system . Racking system can be of different heights depending on material handling
equipment height . These could be 2- 3 rack height ( approx -4-5 mtr )
Pallets are directly stacked on these racks and are directly unloaded or loaded for next operation which then
save times . Composition of racks are termed as 9x5 or 10x5 . These racking system has advantages like it
can be dismantled and erected in very less time , as these have frames which are folding in nature and
fastened as members .
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Layout of warehouse is determined by
- Required material handling system and physical facilities
- Required floor plan to facilitate smooth material flow.
Pallet placement
The space layout for storage of material is largely dependent upon the size of pallet needed and their
positioning or placement . Standard size of pallets are used whose sizes 40''x48 '' and 32''x48''
Aisle width
Generally the requirement of aisle width vary with the size of material handling equipment and quantity of
material moved . Normally aisle are designed to provide two way traffic also taking into consideration of turning
of the forklifts . Narrow width forklifts are now available in market which have reduced width requirement for
movement .
Racking system
Space utilisation of warehouse can be enhanced by usage of racking system . These racking system are
generally used for light material which can be stacked on pallets and can be lifted by forklift and can stack these
pallets on the racking system . Racking system can be of different heights depending on material handling
equipment height . These could be 2- 3 rack height ( approx -4-5 mtr )
Pallets are directly stacked on these racks and are directly unloaded or loaded for next operation which then
save times . Composition of racks are termed as 9x5 or 10x5 . These racking system has advantages like it
can be dismantled and erected in very less time , as these have frames which are folding in nature and
fastened as members .
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