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Mechanically Assisted Mobile Systems

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Mechanically Assisted Mobile Systems

These are a type of mobile shelving solution designed to make moving shelves along tracks easier with the help of a mechanical gearing system.
Unlike manual mobile shelving, where users must move the units by hand, mechanically assisted systems use a mechanical drive and gearing that requires minimal effort to move the shelves.
This is ideal for environments where moving heavy shelves by pulling by hand would be difficult, but where a fully automated, electric system is not necessary or where the budget would not allow.

Mechanically assisted handwheel drive mechanisms at the front used to open aisles for access.
Heavy-duty shelving mounted onto mechanically assisted mobile bases in a technical store

Key Features of Mechanically Assisted Mobile Shelving:

  1. Manual Effort, Assisted by Mechanism: The system typically includes a hand wheel, crank, or gear mechanism that helps move the shelving units with minimal force, making it easier for users to open and close aisles.
  2. Efficient Space Utilization: Like fully electric mobile shelving, mechanically assisted systems save space by compacting aisles when not in use, allowing more shelving units to fit in the same area.
  3. Lower Cost than Electric Systems: These systems are generally less expensive than fully automated electric mobile shelving but still provide significant space-saving and ease-of-use benefits compared to manual systems.
  4. Versatility: Mechanically assisted systems are great for medium-duty applications and environments where shelving needs to be moved frequently, such as libraries, archives, or small warehouses.
  5. Durable and Low Maintenance: These systems are built to be durable, with fewer components than electric systems, making them simpler to maintain.

How Mobile Shelf Systems Work:

  • Track System: Shelves are mounted on rolling carriages that move along tracks embedded or laid on the floor.
  • Mechanical Drive: The shelves are moved using a hand crank drive wheel gear mechanism. When a user turns and operates the wheel, the shelves glide smoothly along the tracks.
  • Minimal Effort Required: The mechanical assist reduces the amount of physical strength required to move the shelving units, even if they are heavy or hold a lot of items
Mechanically assisted handwheel drive mechanisms at the front used to open aisles for access.
Office files stored on shelves in an open aisle of a mechanically assisted mobile storage system with wrap-around decorative panels

Advantages of Roller Racking Shelves:

  • Space Efficiency: Maximises storage space by reducing the need for aisles.
  • Cost-Effective: Provides many of the same benefits as electric systems without the higher cost.
  • User-Friendly: Requires minimal physical effort to move the shelves, even with heavy items.
  • Ideal for Moderate Storage Needs: Perfect for medium-sized spaces with moderate traffic, where you don’t need full automation.

In summary, mechanically assisted mobile shelving is a hybrid solution that combines the efficiency of mobile shelving with the practicality of a low-cost, low-maintenance system. It’s ideal for spaces that need more than manual operation but don’t require the expense or complexity of an electric system.

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