Over 20000 Pallets Stored in Avanta VNA Pallet Racking Project

Avanta UK successfully tendered for and completed a large scale VNA Pallet Racking project. This project was for a leading contract packer and drinks producer based in the East Midlands.

The project included:

• Dismantling and removal of the existing racking system
• Design, supply, and installation of VNA Pallet Racking System to allow for storage of heavier pallets.
• Pick & Deposit (P & D) Locations at both ends of the racking structure
• Beam location labels and aisle end signs

The Racking system is designed to store over 20,000 1.6m high pallets with a weight of 1,250KG per pallet. The racking structure has 8m high frames at the eaves and rising to 16m high to the centre of the warehouse.

The idea of the P & D locations is to provide temporary accommodation for counterbalance trucks to pick from whilst the VNA trucks are operating efficiently in the aisle.

To achieve the load capacity and number of pallet spaces the racking was re-engineered by the factory to include various spine bracing patterns. This subsequently added a substantial amount to the build time.

In spite of the issues faced on this large-scale project, Avanta UK saw the project through to completion and the client now has the warehouse fully operational with the efficient SEMA compliant VNA racking system in place.