Used or new racks: which is more profitable for a warehouse?

Used racks are more profitable if their configuration fits the new warehouse with almost no alteration, and the condition and completeness are confirmed by inspection. New racks should be chosen when the system is designed for a specific flow of goods, the height of the room and further expansion. You need to compare the full cost of the finished system per pallet space after installation. The price of a separate section is secondary here. Next — about the selection scenarios, inspection of used structures and real prices on the Ukrainian market.

When used shelving makes economic sense

A used system is most cost-effective where it can be relocated while maintaining the basic geometry. If the frame height, traverse length, number of tiers, and permissible loads match the new warehouse layout, the initial savings are maintained after installation.

Used shelving also makes sense when expanding an existing compatible system. Businesses purchase the required number of sections within the current storage scheme, so additional pallet spaces can be launched with less design work.

Another scenario is a warehouse with a short usage horizon, such as a temporary or seasonal site. For such a facility, the starting budget becomes the main thing, and individual design has less time to pay back. If a ready-made used kit is suitable in terms of geometry and load, it can be converted into the required number of pallet spaces more quickly.

What to check before buying a used system

Before purchasing, the main thing is to assess the suitability of the kit for reassembly and the required load. It is important to check:

• manufacturer, marking and documentation for the system;

• deformation of frames and crossbars, corrosion and traces of impacts;

• completeness of frames, beams, clamps and supporting elements;

• compliance of height, depth and levels with the new layout;

• the cost of transportation, restoration, retrofitting and installation.

The parameters of the cargo, premises, and warehouse equipment are important for selecting racks for a warehouse - they determine the system configuration and the required number of sections.

When new racks are more economically viable

New warehouse racks are more profitable when you need to use the height and area of the warehouse as efficiently as possible. The project immediately specifies the location of rows and tiers, and the width of the aisles is tied to the characteristics of the equipment. Therefore, the purchased system better corresponds to the calculated capacity .