Hörmann KG
High-density storage with BITO mobile pallet racking
Our customer
Hörmann is a company known for its door solutions for residential and industrial buildings. More than 15 million doors, manufactured in 27 specialist factories, have been delivered around the world since the company was founded. When redesigning the warehouse, the customer was looking for an experienced supplier and competent advice.
Initial situation and customer requirements
- More storage capacity
- The warehouse layout was to be optimised to create a more efficient workflow.
- With future expansion in mind, Hörmann needed a supplier who could guarantee delivery of the same type of pallet racking for years to come.
Some impressions of our customer solution
Project brief
The BITO Solution
Mobile pallet racking
» BITO installed mobile pallet racking to make optimal use of the available warehouse space while giving access to all pallet positions.
High-density storage
» With the number of service aisles being reduced to just one aisle which can be opened as required, this solution almost doubles storage capacity on the same floor area. Service aisles can be opened or closed through remote control by the lift truck operator. It is also possible to open several service aisles at a time from an RF-terminal installed in the lift truck or from a hand-held device.
Mobile base
» Conventional pallet racking is mounted on a mobile base.
Space efficiency
» When the aisles are closed, mobile racking forms a compact racking block that takes up considerably less floor space than conventional pallet racking.
Order picking is a smooth process
» There is no loss of time during order picking. Selected picking aisles can be opened through remote control by the truck operator while the operator is approaching the aisle.
Guide rails
» The rails can be selected according to pallet weight to ensure optimum travel characteristics and safe storage. The rail channels can either be retrofitted into the existing floor or, in the case of a new construction project, milling of the rail channels is included in the scope of delivery.
Customer benefits
In what way has the BITO solution helped our customer to realise their full potential?
- Greater storage density with maximum use of the existing warehouse space.
- Shorter travel routes for forklift trucks.
- Each pallet is in direct access. There is no need to move other products and pallets first in order to access the products on the picking list.
