Posted on May. 05, 2026

AS/RS Stacker Crane System for Distribution Centers

An AS/RS Stacker Crane System for Distribution Centers automatically stores and retrieves palletized loads inside high-bay racking. It combines vertical lifting, horizontal travel, load-handling forks or shuttles, warehouse software, conveyors, and safety controls. The main design factor...

Posted on Apr. 13, 2026

What Information Is Required for a Warehouse Mezzanine System Quote?

When I request a warehouse mezzanine system quote, I prepare information about the project location, intended use, footprint, deck height, clear height below, building ceiling height, live-load and point-load requirements, slab conditions, access needs, drawings or photos, permits, and target sch...

Posted on Mar. 05, 2026

How Much Warehouse Height Is Required for a Mezzanine System?

Most warehouse mezzanine systems need at least 14–16 feet of total clear height for one usable level, but the final requirement depends on deck thickness, clearance above and below, beams, sprinklers, lighting, HVAC, and the intended operation. For example, a 16-foot warehouse may provide onl...

Posted on Mar. 05, 2026

Which Warehouse Racking System Is Best for E-commerce Order Picking?

For anyone asking Which Warehouse Racking System Is Best for E-commerce Order Picking?, I recommend starting with order data rather than choosing a rack by appearance. Our approach at UNISTAR is to measure SKU dimensions, inventory velocity, order-line frequency, carton weight,...