High-Density Mobile Storage
Bradford Systems helps organizations store more in less space with high-density mobile storage systems.
Storing more in less space? It’s possible.
Have you outgrown your storage area? Many organizations eventually face challenges related to limited floor space and growing collections. While relocating or renovating may seem like the only option, those projects can be costly, disruptive, and time-consuming, especially when your existing footprint still has untapped storage potential.
Bradford Systems provides mobile storage systems that help organizations reclaim valuable space while improving accessibility. Spacesaver’s high-density storage solutions allow businesses, libraries, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and educational institutions to store more items within the same footprint.
Whether you need to organize records, equipment, inventory, supplies, or file folders, a properly designed mobile storage system can dramatically improve efficiency without requiring additional square footage.
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Mobile Storage: The Concept
Think about a typical area of static shelving—a library, for example. In between library shelves, there are individual aisles for patrons to walk through and select books. These aisles, while necessary for library-goers, are actually wasted space that could store more books or be used in other ways.
Now, imagine that you’re able to put those static library shelves on moveable carriages that could compact together to create a dense space—but still be able to retrieve any book, any time. The space you save from compacting those aisles gives you extra space—additional study areas, a computer lab, a collaborative classroom, or a café—all of it possible without new construction or renovation.
The result is not just greater storage capacity. It is more usable space for the people, programs, equipment, and operations that need room to grow. Organizations often use reclaimed areas to add offices, workstations, secure storage areas, collaborative spaces, expanded collections, mailroom furniture, or public-facing services. By eliminating unnecessary fixed aisles, a high-density mobile system helps facilities make better use of every square foot while supporting future growth.
Mobile Storage Overview
Industrial
Today’s industrial warehouses can be a challenge when considering storage options. Many facilities are in need...
Public Safety
Law enforcement agencies, courthouses, crime labs, corrections facilities, and more focus on distinctly...
Education
Education is the foundation to life’s success. For this reason, we take education storage issues very seriously...
Library
Today’s library storage is evolving. It’s shifting from a place to simply check out a book or study to being...
Museums
When you have over 2.2 million objects and specimens in your collection, it doesn’t take much to run out...
Athletic
Your athletic equipment storage is so much more than just a glorified storage closet – it’s the place where...
Workplace
From the number of companies embracing open office concepts, to the rise of co-working and hoteling storage...
Military & Government
We have a strong understanding of military storage needs – in the armory, long-term storage facilities, or in deployment...
Healthcare
Space in healthcare is expensive to design, build, and occupy. We optimize these environments to save space while...
Music Filing
We are the first filing and storage specialist focused on the needs of archiving music departments. Whether...
Standard High-Density Mobile Storage
Increase operational efficiency by creating a movable aisle that can compact storage space, allow access to more goods...
Low-Profile High-Density Mobile Shelving
Easy to reconfigure, expand, and relocate, low-profile moving shelving systems combine strength and adaptability...
High-Bay Off-Site Archival Mobile Storage
XTend High-Bay Archival Shelving, designed by Spacesaver, is a mobile or static shelving system for off-site...
Heavy-Duty Mobile Pallet Racking with ActivRAC®
Heavy-duty mobile racking is ideal for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, cold storage facilities, and any location...
Cold Storage Mobile Racking with Control Technology
Anchoring our systems to existing concrete makes them a cost-effective solution for increasing capacity in any space...
High Density Mobile Storage: Modes Of Operation
Depending on your needs, we have three different ways to operate your mobile systems:
Mechanical Assist
Units are operated by simply turning an ergonomically designed three-spoke rotating handle. The handle allows users to move carriage weights of 4,000 to 10,000 lbs. with only one pound of effort.
Best Fit: Mechanical assist systems are well suited for medium to heavy collections where users need smooth, effortless carriage movement but do not require powered controls.
Powered
Activate systems by pushing a button. You can enter the aisle as the carriage begins moving as requested. We also offer Touch Technology Control™, an LCD touchscreen that provides optimum ease of use and security.
Best Fit: Powered mobile storage systems are ideal for larger installations, heavier collections, frequent retrieval needs, controlled-access environments, and facilities that benefit from advanced automation and touchscreen controls.
Manual
For lighter loads and a more cost-effective alternative to mechanical assist and powered controls, carriages can be moved side-to-side by pulling a single handle.
Best Fit: Manual systems are ideal for lighter loads, smaller collections, lower access frequency, and organizations seeking a budget-friendly mobile shelving system without sacrificing performance.
Mechanical Assist
Units are operated by simply turning an ergonomically designed three-spoke rotating handle. The handle allows users to move carriage weights of 4,000 to 10,000 lbs. with only one pound of effort.
Powered
Activate systems by pushing a button. You can enter the aisle as the carriage begins moving as requested. We also offer Touch Technology Control™, an LCD touchscreen that provides optimum ease of use and security.
Manual
For lighter loads and a more cost-effective alternative to mechanical assist and powered controls, carriages can be moved side-to-side by pulling a single handle.
Standard
The most widely used high-density mobile system, available in all modes of operations and offers an array of safety options.
Heavy-Duty
A solution for storing large or heavy items without facility expansion or renovation, heavy-duty mobile storage systems can hold 7,000 to 30,000 pounds per carriage.
Archival
High-Bay Archival Storage Systems allow you to maximize the capacity of the room by storing archival boxes and records from floor to ceiling.
Low Profile
The mobile storage option for when relocating is in your future. Carriage aisles are accessed with the press of a button for optimum reliability and ease of use.
Safety Features
When it comes to a moveable shelving system, safety is our primary concern—after all, we want you to feel comfortable using the system. Based on your needs, we offer the ability to close and lock your system when not in use, and depending on the type, systems can be programmed for controlled access to specific aisles, etc. Here are a few more of our many safety features.
Safety sweeps are included in every mobile system, and every aisle is required to have one floor sweep. We have two options available:
Photo Sweep
Safety Sweep
Aisle-Entry Sensor
Zero Force Sensor
Custom End-Panels
- Customize your mobile storage to compliment your space.
Whether you want custom graphics, branded vinyl wraps, architectural finishes, or sophisticated wood paneling, our team can create a solution that aligns with your environment. End panels can support branding initiatives, color-coding programs, wayfinding systems, department identification, and integrated signage while maintaining the performance of your high-density mobile shelving solution.
Spacesaver mobile shelving is available in dozens of finish options, along with fully customized end panels that help your mobile system blend seamlessly into office, education, healthcare, library, and public environments.
- The warmth of wood.
Wood-Tek is a unique storage system that pairs real wood end panels, doors, and shelf edges with metal high-density shelving to make a product unsurpassed in beauty, strength, and versatility. Wood-Tek paneling is available in four finishes—honey cherry, chestnut cherry, red cherry, and natural maple. If you want the natural warmth of wood in your space but need the strength of steel, Wood-Tek paneling is the perfect option.
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