Key Features:

■  A rack supported, multi-tier picking structure, utilises available space and maximises overall storage capacity

■    The combination of both pallet racking and longspan shelving on the multi-tier increases the total Tote Box storage capacity to 6,298 units

■  Varying beam level sizes were incorporated into the racking structures to allow for the storage of specific product parts and sizes - efficent storage

A rack-supported, multi-tier picking structure combined with a varying beam level size solution over 9,390 sq/ft area maximises overall storage capacity at Rolls-Royce plc’ warehouse in Winsford...

This would maximise the current available floor space whilst further enhancing the facility’s overall storage capacity. To construct the multi-tier, SEC made allowances to provide and install multiple bays of adjustable pallet racking over the 9,390 sq/ft area to act as its foundation. The first tier of the structure sits upon this, with multiple runs of adjustable longspan shelving installed along the rack supported walkways on top.

The new multi-tier structure creates an expansive area that can now incorporate over 6000 tote box units in total. In addition, a multitude of beam level sizes were installed throughout the pallet racking runs in order to store the various sized products and parts that Rolls-Royce currently utilise.

All products in the required, secondary storage area were then relocated to the multi-tier, freeing up the much needed space for the new contracts additional storage needs. Every detail in this installation was scrupulously looked upon in order to deliver the most effective of space saving solutions to the company, and the total storage space and picking operation at the facility has now been greatly optimised thanks to SEC’s unique, adaptive and innovative installation.

Rolls-Royce approached a number of storage solutions providers to tackle the challenge at hand, but found that SEC once again, following completion of a smaller storage installation for Rolls-Royce in Filton, would be able to deliver not just a unique space saving solution, but a systematic analysis that enabled SEC to optimise their overall warehouse materials handling operation as well.

To do this, SEC Storage conducted a detailed space planning appraisal, finding that a rack supported multi-tier picking structure would be the most viable solution to the problem at hand.

Rolls-Royce plc designs, develops, manufactures and services integrated power systems for use in the air, on land and at sea. They are one of the world’s leading producers of aero engines for large civil aircraft and corporate jets and are the second largest provider of defence aero engines and services in the world.

Rolls-Royce warehouse facility in Winsford, Cheshire is currently split into two key areas for the isolation of independent contracts and their relevant product parts. In order to free up space in the secondary storage area to fulfil an upcoming contract order, they needed to expand their storage capabilities without having to increase their overall warehouse footprint.