Which type of mold rack has a higher storage and retrieval efficiency, the drawer type or the beam type

There are several types of mold shelves, including drawer-type mold shelves, beam-type mold shelves, and intelligent mold shelves, etc. They are mainly used for storing heavy molds, mechanical parts, etc. The efficiency of storage and retrieval directly affects the production efficiency. Which type of mold rack, the drawer type or the beam type, has a higher efficiency in storing and retrieving goods? Let's find out below.

The drawer-type mold rack adopts a track sliding design. Each layer can be independently pulled out. Generally, a hoist is used to store and retrieve the molds. There is no need for the forklift to repeatedly adjust the position. Workers can directly pull out the drawer to take and put in the molds, reducing the operation time. The load-bearing capacity is generally designed to be within 3 tons, making it suitable for storing medium and small-sized molds. The multi-layer drawer design can fully utilize the vertical space. If the mold needs to be replaced or adjusted frequently, the drawer-type operation is more convenient and reduces the handling time.

Beam-type mold shelves are similar to traditional heavy-duty shelves. They rely on forklifts for horizontal lifting and storage of goods and are suitable for the storage of large and heavy molds. It has a stronger load-bearing capacity and can store molds weighing 3 to 10 tons or even heavier. Each storage and retrieval requires the cooperation of forklifts or horizontal cranes. If the forklift scheduling in the warehouse is tight, the efficiency will be slightly lower than that of drawer-type mold racks. If there is a higher requirement for efficiency, you can also consider customizing automated mold shelves for storage.