1. ActivRAC® Layout Considerations

2. Survey Proposed Space - Floors
Check floor levelness (ActivRACTM 8 & 16 only)
Check for any floor drains
Floor transitions, misalignment, ramps, curbs, etc.
Inquire if any electric or plumbing exist in the floor

3. Survey Proposed Space - Floors
Thickness of slab
ActivRACTM 8 & 16
Min. 6” top mount rail
Min. 6.5” recess

4. Survey Proposed Space - Floors
Thickness of slab
ActivRACTM 30
Consult Factory

5. Survey Proposed Space – Columns
Measure and locate column sizes, centerlines
Obtain if possible, building CAD files from customer, but proceed to field verify dimensions
Note required traffic aisle
Check for tapered columns and columns against walls.
Measure height and size of taper in columns
Note any raised footing or curbs at base of columns
Note any equipment on columns in the area that will need to be relocated
Fire extinguishers, eye wash units, etc.
Phones, computers, speakers, horns, etc.
Switches, Electrical boxes, etc

6. Survey Proposed Space – Walls
Measure and locate walls, openings, doors, building fire exits, etc
Note location of electrical service panels that need access
Check if walls have a raised footing or curb at the base
Locate any HVAC ducts running along walls

7. Survey Proposed Space Ceilings/Roofs
Sloped roofs, measure high and low heights
Ceiling mounted sprinklers
Need to have system evaluated
Maintain minimum 18” clearance
Does an electrical bus bar run through proposed area
Locate any HVAC ducts running along ceiling/roof
Lighting - location and height
Gas Heaters - Need to maintain distance from combustibles
Overhead Cranes

8. System Access Aisle Width
Aisle width is dependent of material handling equipment used and width of the materials being accessed
Guidelines
Counterbalance truck – 10’ to 12’
Reach truck – 10’
Narrow aisle truck with rotating head – Consult truck mfg.
Always inquire with customers on desired width

9. System Orientation
Can system be configured out in one or two different orientations
Longer carriages result in more cost effective solutions
Which direction gives you the greatest distance between columns and /or walls
Does one orientation eliminate a perimeter traffic aisle, resulting in more storage in the same space.

10. Typical Static Racking

11. Maximize Storage
More capacity in the same space

12. Free Up Space
Store same in less space

13. Carriages can be split, multiple times, operates as one unit
Split Carriages

14. Typical Single Module
Columns and /or walls sets module size

15. Handpick Aisles
Manually move carriages to location and program as stationary

16. Multiple Modules
System configured by building columns

17. Stagger Height of Racking
Avoid ceiling obstructions

18. Stagger Carriage Lengths

19. Storage Warehouse (DC)
Carriages can be split, multiple times, Operates as one unit

20. Storage Warehouse (DC)
Split carriage, long lengths, split by columns

21. Phased Approach