Customized Multi-functional Mezzanine Systems with Variable Storage Options for Space-saving

Definition of Mezzanine

What’s the meaning of Mezzanine? According to the dictionary, one meaning of mezzanine refers to the “second floor”, an extra partial floor between the ground floor and the next floor up, usually the ceilings.

A mezzanine is usually supported by some columns or frames and the floor will be covered with some wooden boards or steel panels. The main components and accessories of mezzanine may include posts, columns, frames, floors, decks, stairs, handrails, bolts and nuts and other protective accessories.

Mezzanine racking systems(also called raised storage platforms) are designed to increase storage capacity by taking advantages of unused overhead space without expensive building expansions or relocation costs. Considering the issues such as expensive leased payments, high cost of lands and constructions, mezzanines maybe an ideal option for you since it can use height instead of valuable floor space maximizing available space with lower extra expenses eventually.

Details of Mezzanine System

Advantages of Rack-supported Mezzanine

Now let’s see some advantages of mezzanines.

►Extra space

Creating a second or third floor, structural mezzanine can offer extra room by by building up rather than building out for warehouse owners. They can also be designed into multiply-tiers, usually two or three, according to the height of the ceiling and the purpose for application.

►Cost effective

The cost of rebuilding or moving into a new location can be saved using a mezzanine system.

►Easy installation and relocation

Mezzanines are easily to install or relocate with their simple structures.

►Convenient product handling

With its open up design, people can directly walk along the stairs to reach for the products on the floor. Lifting machines or other related equipment can also be engaged for product handling.

►Adjustable loading capacity

The loading capacity of a mezzanine can be customized according to the goods sizes and weights by using different thickness raw materials.

►Various application situations

With a great diversity of mezzanine components and accessories options, mezzanines can be designed into many configurations and types. In that case, mezzanines featured with functionality, flexibility, safety and durability can be used in many situations include working places, extra storage areas, offices, observation decks, to name just a few.

With all the features and merits of mezzanine systems, they are getting more and more popular among warehouse owners. Here I will introduce you some types of mezzanines that are commonly seen.

Types of Mezzanines

♦ Freestanding Mezzanine

Freestanding Mezzanine, also called structural mezzanine, is one of the most popular raised storage types. As the name suggested, this kind of mezzanine is independent without relying on the walls or some other permanent parts of the building. Supported by structural columns that are bolted to the floor, structural mezzanine storage systems allow for the movement of people and machinery underneath the platform.

The structure is manufactured from high-grade steel materials which can be selected according to the weight they will carry. This prefabricated steel structure can be dismantled or relocated easily to accommodate personal requirement.

The main components and accessories of freestanding mezzanine is illustrated in the picture below.

The free-standing mezzanine is easy to dismantle or relocate, and the under flooring space can be used flexibly. Mezzanine made with structural steels can be very sturdy and durable which can bear very heavy loads.

♦ Rack-supported Mezzanine

Pallet rack supported mezzanines are effective to create extra storage space by using pallet racking attached with additional work platforms where you can store products above and below.

Enhancing the vertical usability of existing areas, these mezzanines are supported by rack uprights instead of structural posts where footings are not necessary. Fitting the decking into the frame, the aisles are connected to the racks to form a whole high-density storage systems.

Racking structure can also allow you to support carton flow, cantilever shelving, pallet flow, conveyor, stairs and pallet gates which are efficient and convenient for warehouse owners to choose from.

The components and accessories of rack-supported mezzanine are illustrated in picture above.

♦ Shelving-supported Mezzanine

Like rack-supported mezzanine, shelving supported mezzanine uses shelves to support platforms also creating a high-density storage system.

For the rack and shelf supported mezzanines we mentioned above, they all create some useful walkways in the system where products can be achieved directly by people, even for very high racks and shelves. These walkways can also be used to connect adjacent mezzanines together in complex distribution centers or large storing and picking systems.

♦ Full Mat Mezzanine

In some situation, the mezzanine can combine supported rack or shelf system and a full flat platform together. The underground space is filled with racks and shelves while the upper level can be left open for storing bulky, extrusive or irregular shape items. What’s more, we can put our office up there on the floor to get a perfect combination of storage areas and working places.