Buying used shelving may seem tempting from the point of view of price, but you should keep in mind that often saving is nothing more than a mirage and you risk compromising the security of your warehouse.
First of all, when you buy used equipment, you need to reconfigure and adapt it, which immediately increases the estimated cost.
Moreover, the presence of defects or deformations may not be immediately visible and appear after some time: this means additional expenditure and the slowdown in productivity, as well as a real risk for warehouse operators, possible damage to stored goods and fines for non-compliant equipment with the regulations in force.
The warehouse equipment is configured according to a given space and the customer’s needs. For this reason, its efficiency can never be at its maximum when the equipment is adapted in another logistic area, although similar to the original one. Adjustments and modifications, even if minimal, risk compromising the safety of the entire structure.
This is the most important element to take into consideration if you are thinking of buying used shelving: companies that have metal storage racks must comply with the general safety provisions laid down in the Single Text on Safety (Legislative Decree 81/08) and the UNI standards, first and foremost UNI EN 15635.
The main problem with used shelving is that the certification issued is linked to the original layout of the warehouse: by readjusting the layout of the structure on the basis of a new space, the load capacity changes. By purchasing a used industrial shelving system, you must have a new load capacity certificate issued for the structure, in line with the configuration that has been prepared.
For our company, the issue of the safety of warehouse equipment is of fundamental importance: contact our team of experts to be sure to equip the warehouse in a conscious manner and in compliance with the regulations in force obtaining maximum safety and efficiency. Contact us now!
