In today’s fast-paced industrial world, efficiency is everything, particularly with an efficient design. Warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers face a constant challenge: how to increase storage capacity without expanding their footprint. Real estate is expensive, and moving into larger facilities is not always practical or affordable. That’s where industrial high-density mobile systems come in.
Bradford Systems, in partnership with Spacesaver, offers innovative high-density mobile racking systems that help organizations eliminate wasted aisle space and maximize their existing floor plan, even for lighter loads. By mounting heavy-duty pallet racks or shelving on mobile carriages, these systems provide more capacity, greater flexibility, and improved workflow—all without costly facility expansion.
What Are Industrial High-Density Mobile Systems?
At their core, high-density mobile systems transform static storage into dynamic, space-saving solutions. Traditional warehouse racking systems require fixed aisles between shelves, consuming as much as 50% of the available square footage and a fixed amount of space. With mobile systems, those aisles are eliminated.
Instead, racks or shelves are mounted onto carriages that slide along tracks installed in the facility’s concrete floor. Aisles can be opened only when and where they’re needed, freeing up the rest of the floor space for additional storage or revenue-generating activities.
This approach can double storage capacity in the same footprint—or free up half the floor space for new u
Spacesaver ActivRAC®: Heavy-Duty Solutions for Every Industry
- Bradford Systems installs Spacesaver’s ActivRAC high-density mobile systems, designed specifically for heavy industrial use to maximize storage capacity per square foot. Unlike standard office mobile shelving, ActivRAC is built to handle heavy pallets, bulky inventory, and demanding environments.
Key Models
- ActivRAC 7M (Mechanical)
- Ideal for lighter industrial loads
- Supports up to 7,000 lbs per carriage section, boosting your bottom line
- Supports up to 7,000 lbs per carriage section
- ActivRAC 7P (Powered)
- Powered version of the 7M, offering push-button convenience
- Designed for environments that require quick, frequent access
- ActivRAC 16P (Powered)
- Built for medium to heavy loads
- Handles up to 16,000 lbs per carriage section
- Perfect for larger warehouses and manufacturing operations
- ActivRAC 30P (Powered)
- The powerhouse of the series
- Supports up to 30,000 lbs per carriage section
- Designed for the most demanding applications, from raw materials to large finished goods
Benefits of High-Density Mobile Racking
1. Maximize Space Utilization: Traditional fixed racking systems waste up to half of a warehouse’s footprint on aisles. By eliminating unused aisles, high-density mobile systems can increase storage capacity by as much as 100%.
2. Cost-Effective Expansion: Instead of building new warehouse space, businesses can expand capacity by anchoring ActivRAC systems directly onto existing concrete floors. This cost-effective solution delivers ROI quickly.
3. Increased Productivity: Workers spend less time walking up and down multiple aisles to retrieve items. With mobile systems, they simply open the aisle they need, reducing wasted time and improving efficiency.
4. Enhanced Safety: Mobile carriages are equipped with safety features such as infrared photo sweeps, floor-level safety sweeps, and emergency stop buttons. These ensure workers are protected during daily operations.
5. Flexible Applications: From raw material storage to maintenance and repair parts, ActivRAC systems adapt to multiple industries. Whether storing pallets, reels, drums, or heavy boxes, the systems handle diverse inventory types.
Features That Set ActivRAC Apart
- Durable Design: Steel construction engineered to handle heavy loads day in and day out.
- Customizable Tracks: Anchored to existing concrete for simple installation.
- Safety Systems: Multiple built-in safety features to protect workers and inventory.
- Scalable Solutions: Systems can be expanded or reconfigured as needs change.
- User-Friendly Operation: Available in both mechanical and powered options for ease of use.
Bradford Systems: Your Partner in Industrial Efficienc
Choosing the right high-density mobile racking system is about more than hardware—it’s about expertise. Bradford Systems brings decades of experience in designing, installing, and servicing storage systems across industries.
Our team assesses your space, analyzes your storage needs, and delivers a tailored solution that maximizes ROI. From small warehouses to large-scale distribution centers, Bradford ensures your facility operates at peak efficiency.
Turning Wasted Aisles into Profit
Consider a warehouse with 50,000 square feet dedicated to pallet racking. In a traditional setup, roughly 25,000 square feet may be lost to aisles. By switching to industrial high-density mobile systems, that wasted space is reclaimed, effectively doubling capacity.
This expansion might mean:
- Storing thousands more SKUs in-house (reducing reliance on off-site facilities).
- Freeing up room for additional assembly or packaging stations.
- Avoiding millions in real estate and construction costs.
The result is not just better storage—it’s improved profitability.
Final Thoughts: The Future of Industrial Storage
The pressures on today’s industrial facilities are only increasing: tighter timelines, growing inventories, and rising costs. Expanding into new facilities isn’t always an option, but high-density mobile systems offer a smarter path forward.
By eliminating wasted aisle space, ActivRAC systems unlock new capacity within your existing footprint, enhance productivity, and prepare your business for the future.
Ready to double your storage capacity without expanding your building? Contact Bradford Systems today to learn more about industrial high-density mobile systems. Our team will design and implement a customized solution with ActivRAC mobile racking that maximizes space, efficiency, and profitability.
