Multi-Tier Racking in Abu Dhabi and Across the UAE
Add extra picking levels and storage height without increasing your floor area
MULTI-TIER RACKING SYSTEMS
Multi-tier racking: more levels, more storage
Multi-tier racking builds two or more storage levels on a steel structure, with walkways or platforms at each level. It lets you store and pick small and medium items on several floors within the same building footprint.
Arabian Rack designs, supplies and installs multi-tier racking in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE for warehouses, spare parts stores, archives and distribution centres. We plan the number of levels, the floor loading and the access stairs around your stock and your staff.
If you need a full working floor rather than racking levels, see our mezzanine systems.
Why Businesses Choose Multi-Tier Racking
When floor space is limited but ceiling height is available, extra levels can multiply your usable storage.
More Storage per Square Metre
Several levels of storage on the same footprint.
Easier Picking of Small Items
Hand picking at each level suits spare parts, cartons and small goods.
Uses Building Height
Put unused height above your racking to work.
Safe Access
Stairs, handrails and gates are planned for safe movement between levels.
Designed to Your Loads
Floor loading and level heights follow your stock and operation.
Room to Grow
Levels can be planned with future expansion in mind.
PLANNING AND SAFETY
Planning a multi-tier racking system
A multi-tier structure is a larger project than ordinary racking, so planning matters. These are the key points we cover.
Number of levels and floor loading
The number of levels and the load each floor must carry are set by what you store and how you pick. We design the structure for those loads and agree them with you in advance.
Access and egress
Staircases, handrails, gates and safe exits need to be planned from the start, together with lighting and clear walkways. Our team can advise on the access layout for your site.
Building requirements
Clear height, floor strength and local building and fire requirements all affect what is possible. We check the practical side on site, and you should confirm local approval requirements for your building.
MAKING IT WORK
Using multi-tier racking effectively
Multi-tier racking works best when the layout, access and stock are planned together.
Which items go on which level
Put fast-moving and heavier items on the ground level and slower or lighter items on the upper levels. This keeps picking efficient and reduces the loads carried up and down stairs.
Moving goods between levels
Small items can be carried by hand or moved by trolley and lift, depending on the design. We discuss how goods will move between levels before fixing the structure.
Multi-tier racking or mezzanine?
If you need a large working floor for packing or offices, a mezzanine floor may suit better. If your main need is storage and picking, multi-tier racking is often the more economical choice.
Planning multi-tier racking?
Tell us about your stock, building height and picking method and we will propose a layout.
FAQ
Multi-Tier Racking - Frequently Asked Questions
What is multi-tier racking?
It is a steel structure with two or more storage levels connected by stairs, used to store and pick items on several floors within the same footprint.
What is the difference between multi-tier racking and a mezzanine?
A mezzanine is a raised working floor, often with racking underneath and above. Multi-tier racking builds the storage levels into the racking structure itself. We can advise which suits your needs.
What can I store on multi-tier racking?
It suits small and medium items picked by hand, such as spare parts, cartons, archives and general goods, within the floor loading agreed at design.
Can multi-tier racking be added to an existing warehouse?
Often yes, subject to building height and floor strength. We assess your site before recommending a system.
REQUEST A QUOTE
Get a multi-tier racking quotation
Share your building dimensions, stock type and picking method and we will come back with a recommendation.