Metal trade storage systems
Stockholding steel and heavy metal at scale — organised, accessible, and ready to fulfil orders fast
Trade stockholding of steel and metals is all about volume but with one catch – high precision. Irish traders in this business deal with a large amount of metal in different types, forms and qualities – bar, sectional, sheets, coils and tubes of various sizes and grades and depend greatly on the ability to accurately find and deliver the ordered items fast. In addition to this, a poorly organised warehouse or stockyard means losing customers since other suppliers may do the job better.
OHRA Ireland has earned a reputation of a company providing safe and durable metal trade racking solutions in Europe. Unlike ordinary sheet metal shelving constructions which are unable to withstand intensive usage, OHRA’s metal storage racks will definitely impress. They offer a higher quality product and will prove their reliability and durability when storing large quantities of metal and steel products. This way, an Irish metal trader who wants to increase its storage capacity or improve its warehouse organisation will find a great solution here.
Cantilever Racking for Steel and Heavy Metal Stock
Cantilever racking systems are considered the best storage option for stockholders of steel, sheet metals, and heavy metals due to a variety of reasons. These include the hot-rolled standardised steel construction and absence of front-face supporting elements. Thanks to this design feature it is possible to store the goods of various shapes and sizes on the same level. And this feature is very important for a steel trade businessman with a wide stock range.
All OHRA cantilever racking systems are made on the customer's order and can be mounted both indoors and outdoors, as well as equipped with the necessary accessories such as roof, rear wall and guttering in case when outdoor metal storage is necessary (a common requirement for Irish businesses).
Key advantages:
- Steel rack columns and cantilever beams
- Horizontally mounted and removable cantilever beams with the K + H system (minimal damage during impacts)
- Double-sided racking, punching with 100 mm pitch (optional solution)
- Roof, rear panel and guttering in case when outdoor metal stockholding is needed
- Powder coating and hot-dip galvanisation
- Wide selection of accessories
Rack-Clad Buildings for Cost-Effective Outdoor Stockholding
For a steel trader in Ireland there might come a time when the necessity of expanding stockholding capacities arises. As far as there is no need for expensive buildings, the most optimal way in such cases is the use of rack cladding structures (rack-clad building). These structures provide all the functionality of a standard warehouse with its own roof and walls by transforming racks into self-standing storage units.
Each rack cladding building configuration is made by taking into account the client's requirements for its height, usable depth, carrying capacity and section thickness. It is the task of OHRA to organise everything starting from measuring to mounting of the racks themselves. This approach helps to avoid the involvement of a structural engineer and a builder which makes things easier.
Key advantages:
- Individually developed rack-clad building configuration
- Efficient usage of available stock area
- Optional configuration of building's end sections (open/closed)
- Different ways of the roof construction
- Installation service included
- Cost-effective option compared with an ordinary building with rack installation inside
Automated Storage Systems for High-Volume Order Fulfilment
For those who deals with high trade turnover of metal products there might be the necessity of installing a fast and precise metal order fulfilling system. This kind of system implies using of either semi-automated or fully automated metal storage systems.
According to the client's preferences and specific conditions OHRA proposes to use a storage and retrieval system or a rack-riser truck which will be equipped with highly-efficient safety equipment. Short travel distance improves picking performances and utilizes storage space more efficiently.
Key advantages:
- Substantially reduces metal stock storage and retrieval time
- Manual or fully automated control (changeable at any time)
- ERP software compatibility via module
- One storage and retrieval machine for several aisles (cornering technique used)
- Low long term investment cost compared with manual labour
Who We Work With - Metal Trade
AK 1324
With new cantilever racks, the Czech company AK 1324, wholesaler and retailer of semi-finished stainless steel products, can access stored stainless steel sheets much faster.
