Barpro Storage SA (PTY) Ltd has increased Saysons Cold Storage’s, capacity with an additional 5103 pallet positions through the installation of mobile racking. Barpro Storage SA was appointed by Saysons Cold Storage, in 2002 and then again in 2009 to supply, deliver & install mobile racking systems to assist them in achieving their desired storage capacities. The newest mobile racking system is designed for frozen pallets with a height of 2000 mm, gross weight of 1200KG and 6 pallets high. Barpro was involved in the project from the early design and conceptualisation stages as the site had planning restrictions. Working with the architects allowed Barpro to design a layout which maximized storage capacity. The new facility has been established adjacent to their original store. Barpro was able to achieve 3.1 pallets per m2 of the freezer area, one of the highest yet achieved. Saysons Cold Storage initially considered an oxygen depletion system for their fire safety requirements, however in the end chose to pursue a foam system instead. The floor was laid using rail from Barpro’s local stock together with bases and electrics manufactured locally. Barpro was able to complete the project without delaying the commissioning of the store. Additionally, Barpro added wooden bumpers, to protect the mobile bases & their control panels as well as pallet supports to assist in the placing and storage of pallets on the higher levels. Using mobile racking, Barpro was able to achieve a total storage capacity of 5103 pallet positions, 4480 positions situated in the mobile racking and the remaining 623 pallet positions situated within Static racking placed on either side of the mobile bases. With the use of Mobile and Static Racking Barpro has maximized the volume utilization of the cold store, while conscious of the clients’ requirements for throughput and pallet accessibility. The project was completed in early 2024, adding value and much needed space to Sayson’s expanding business operations.
