Rack systems are an integral part of the warehouse infrastructure. They are essentially the ‘backbone’ of the warehouse. Regardless of whether it’s a traditional static rack, mobile rack, or automated channel storage system, well-designed and maintained racks can maximize the available space and greatly optimize the efficiency of the warehouse.
Both the requirements and loads placed on the racks increase considerably if companies have a higher goods turnover, use heavy equipment for handling, or keep dangerous or fast-moving goods in storage. To ensure the quality of processes and systems as well as safety in the warehouse at all times – in the event of high and low loads – regular inspections are the key to a sustainable profit performance.
App-based rack inspections according to the DIN standard
As part of the comprehensive range of preventive and reactive services, SSI Schaefer supports customers around the world with regular quality checks and carries out rack inspections according to DIN EN 15635 "Application and Maintenance of Storage Equipment". These occur during system operation with the aid of visual checks. The results are then documented in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SSI CMMS) app in digital format. In the event that repair work becomes necessary, professional intervention is prompt.
What makes the SSI CMMS app special is the fact that it combines knowledge and experience from all the systems that SSI Schaefer maintains around the world. The continuous exchange of data between all elements creates a consistent database for analyses and evaluations that in turn ensures sustainable maintenance and servicing management.
Advantages of regular rack inspections
Thanks to properly implemented rack inspections for maintenance and servicing, it is possible to identify and prevent malfunctions, damage, and potential causes of accidents at an early stage. Operators enjoy the following benefits in particular:
- Reduced risk of accidents
- Durability and resistance of racks and rack systems
Ultimately, reliable rack solutions benefit the entire supply chain as the ‘backbone’ of the warehouse.
The SSI Schaefer Group is the world’s leading provider of modular warehousing and logistics solutions. With headquarters located in Neunkirchen (Germany), SSI Schaefer employs approximately 10,500 associates globally, along with seven domestic and international production sites, and approximately 70 worldwide operating subsidiaries. Across six continents, SSI Schaefer develops and implements innovative industry-specific answers to its customers‘ unique challenges. As a result, it plays a key role in shaping the future of materials handling.
SSI Schaefer designs, develops and manufactures systems for warehouses and industrial plants. Its portfolio includes manual and automated solutions for warehousing, conveying, picking and sorting, plus technologies for waste management and recycling. In addition, SSI Schaefer is now a leading provider of modular, regularly updated software for in-house material flows. Its IT team, with a headcount in excess of 1,100, develops high-performance applications, and provides customers with in-depth advice on the intelligent combination of software with intralogistics equipment. The SSI Schaefer IT offering, including its own WAMAS® and SAP products, delivers seamless support for all warehouse and material flow management processes. Solutions from SSI Schaefer improve the productivity and efficiency of customer organizations – not least through the highly precise monitoring, visualization, and analysis of operational metrics for proactive intralogistics management.
SSI Schaefer offers highly sophisticated, turnkey systems. As an international player, it can deliver one-stop solutions to all four corners of the earth. Its comprehensive portfolio encompasses design, planning, consulting, and customer-specific aftersales services and maintenance.
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