Racking system optimises work space

A racking installation designed to maximise storage capacity while minimising space requirements has been completed by Pro-Dek for PWS Worksurfaces.

Pro-Dek was appointed to install a cantilever racking system for timber worktops that would take advantage of the building height in order to maximise the area available for production.

The completed installation has 200m of racking 9.6m work 24/7 to keep on top of the game." The plastics moulding company, which carries out injection and cast moulding in various materials, supplies the base and top castings for Movetech UK's B200 series as well as drive wheels for the Midi,Maxi and MJ21 ranges.

Movetech offers services which extend from preproject advice and project design, through to delivery, installation, maintenance and calibration.

high in single-sided and double-sided runs.With eight arms fitted throughout, around 1800 linear metres of storage has been provided.

The arms are 900mm long and support loads up to 700kg. They can be adjusted vertically in increments of 100mm and have a premanufactured rake of 2 degrees.

A guide rail system bolted to the front face of the racking bases allows the operation of a multidirectional sideloader and also helps to reduce the risk of damage.