All logistics facilities need warehouse equipment to efficiently perform their daily activities. By equipment, we mean any element that makes warehouse operations possible (racks, forklifts, automated systems, etc.), Universal Parts offers a wide range of warehouse equipment spare parts that can be adapted to the specific characteristics of each company. For example, depending on the type of unit load and products handled, material flow and other factors influence the selection of the most suitable equipment for each need.

In this article, we will take a look at all the essential storage equipment.

What is storage equipment?
Warehouse equipment refers to any item, system, or machine used in logistics tasks such as receiving, storing, warehouse management, shipping, order processing, and shipping goods. We can distinguish between manual equipment (pallet racks, forklifts and order pickers, etc.) and automated equipment (such as conveyors, electrified monorails and stacking cranes).

To make logistics processes as efficient as possible, each operation requires a specific type of warehouse equipment. For example, loading/unloading onto a truck and preparing orders with small items require different solutions. Therefore, choosing the right type of warehouse equipment for each operation is key to determining the success of a business's supply chain.

Storage equipment and solutions
Warehouse equipment related to the storage of goods is extremely diverse. There are both storage systems for placing small items such as shelves, and also storage systems for pallets designed to store bulkier goods. These include pallet racks, built-in pallet racks, mobile rack systems, push-back racks, and pallet flow racks. Semi-automated Pallet Shuttle stands out from all compact systems. This storage solution uses a motorized shuttle to move pallets within high-density racks.

In addition to boxes and pallets, equipment can be used to store heavy objects. This refers to cantilever racks designed to store long products on their load-carrying arms.