Racking reconfiguration
We adapt your existing racking to meet your changing operational needs.
Reconfiguration involves modifying the configuration of an existing racking system by adjusting load-level heights, depth and beam layout to accommodate new volumes, load units or a different product mix, without fully dismantling or relocating the system.
It is a targeted intervention that modifies the existing structure to improve its efficiency in line with new operational requirements, avoiding the cost and lead time of a new installation.
How does the racking reconfiguration process work?
Every reconfiguration follows the same technical process, regardless of the scope of the work:
- Collection of the technical documentation for the existing structure to verify its original specifications.
- Analysis of the new storage volumes and load units to be handled.
- Design of the new configuration, including heights, beams and load-level layout.
- On-site modification of the structure in accordance with the approved design.
- Structural stability assessment of the new configuration
- Issuance of the new validation for use and update of the technical documentation
When is racking reconfiguration needed?
It is worth considering in a range of different scenarios:
- Changes in storage volumes, whether due to increased capacity requirements or a different product mix.
- Introduction of new load units with dimensions or weights that differ from the original ones.
- Need to increase warehouse capacity without expanding the available space.
- Reconfiguration of load levels to meet new operational requirements.
What do you receive at the end of the reconfiguration process?
At the end of the intervention, we provide the documentation required to ensure compliance of the new configuration:
New validation for use for the reconfigured structure
Aggiornamento delle schede tecniche e dei cartelli di portata
Updated technical documentation for future inspections
What standards govern racking reconfiguration?
UNI EN 15635 and UNI 11636 require any modification to an existing racking structure to be assessed and approved in advance by the equipment supplier or a qualified specialist, to verify compatibility with the original design specifications and the intended load conditions.
Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008 complements these technical references by establishing the general obligation to assess risks associated with work equipment, with the preventive measures to be adopted determined on a case-by-case basis. Following any racking reconfiguration, the load capacity signs must therefore be updated and a new validation for use of the structure must be obtained, ensuring that the racking remains compliant in its new configuration.
Why choose Di Massa srl for your racking reconfiguration?
Every reconfiguration project starts with an assessment of your warehouse, the feasibility of the proposed solution and the long-term benefits it can provide. Our team supports you throughout the entire process, from collecting the technical documentation to the new validation for use and recommissioning of the structure, ensuring full safety and compliance with applicable regulations.
FAQ
What does racking reconfiguration involve?
Racking reconfiguration means modifying the configuration of an existing racking system, including load-level heights, beams and layout, to meet new storage requirements without fully dismantling the structure.
Does racking reconfiguration require a new validation for use?
Yes. Reconfiguration changes the structural characteristics of the racking system, so a new use validation is required. Following the intervention, a new validation is issued and the technical documentation for the structure is updated.
How long does a rack reconfiguration take?
It depends on the scope of the work. Our technicians determine the timeframe based on the initial assessment.
What is the difference between reconfiguration and relocation?
Reconfiguration changes the rack layout while keeping it in the same location, whereas relocation involves moving the structure, either within the same site or to a different facility.
Can racks from any manufacturer be reconfigured?
Yes. We work on racks and storage systems from any brand or manufacturer, not just those we have installed ourselves.
Our technicians support you throughout the design and implementation of the new configuration, from assessing your requirements through to final validation.
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