Racking Systems for Chemicals companies
In the chemical goods sector, there is a wide variety of products with distinct characteristics and risks. Therefore, chemical companies must ensure their products are maintained in perfect condition and under maximum safety standards throughout the entire supply chain, including the storage phase.
It is crucial to first understand in detail the type of chemical being stored, as well as the chemical compatibility of these products, to adapt the warehouse characteristics and storage systems accordingly.
At AR Racking, we have collaborated with chemical product warehouses, assisting companies in addressing the challenges of safely storing and handling these types of goods.
Storage systems for the chemicals sector
Very special and delicate goods
The main determining factor of this sector is that the type of chemical to be stored will determine the appropriate storage system. Special attention must be paid to the chemical compatibility of the products, which will indicate the degree to which a chemical can have contact with another without causing corrosion or negative changes in its characteristics. These storage systems must comply with specific regulations and measures that differentiate them from other sectors.
Combination of various systems
The specific nature of chemical goods sometimes requires that the products are stored in separate areas far from one another, combining different storage systems to comply with regulations and provide the facility with the necessary safety.
Stock rotation: Important
Stock levels of chemicals must be kept as low as possible in the warehouse, since the danger increases significantly the more product that is stored in the same space. Therefore, to try to reduce the thermal and chemical load of the storage space, industrial racking systems should be installed that promote efficient product rotation, that allow each load unit to be stored for short periods of time and that increase the order frequency.
Greater compaction, greater risk
It must be remembered that with some chemicals the danger increases the greater the compaction of the storage. Therefore, in certain cases it is not recommended to install compact storage systems.
Characteristics of the chemicals sector
Consisting of chemical and pharmacochemical activities, it constitutes an essential sector for advanced economies. They are the set of economic activities and processes that convert raw materials by chemical means for transformation into products.
Types of chemicals
There are many types of chemicals used for a wide range of tasks. Some have components or properties that are relatively harmless, while others can be highly hazardous to health if not handled correctly. This makes it essential to exercise great care when using, managing, storing, and distributing them.
Warehouse safety
Warehouse safety conditions must adhere to specific characteristics for chemicals in the design and construction of the warehouse, establishing safety distances, monitoring systems such as temperature and humidity, the containers and packaging to be used, the periodic reviews that each product requires, etc.
Recommended Industrial Racking:
Some common storage systems for the chemicals sector are:
Pallet Flow Racking (FIFO)
It is the best solution for companies from the chemicals sector that need to control product rotation and exploit the available space to the full.
Selective Pallet Racking
This is the most common storage system of them all. It adapts to all types of unit load, allows direct and immediate access to the goods and fully exploits the space.
