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10 Questions To Ask When Purchasing An Industrial Mezzanine

Get the most out of your industrial mezzanine investment by asking the right questions. From sizing and load capacity to safety features and future scalability, this guide will help you make informed decisions to maximize your warehouse efficiency.

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Increase Warehouse Space

An industrial mezzanine is a durable platform solution ideal for creating additional warehouse space. It provides workstations or storage areas both above and below the structure, maximizing floor space. If you're considering meeting with a ProLift Warehouse Solutions specialist about an industrial mezzanine, prepare by reviewing these 10 key questions to ensure you get the most out of your consultation.

Industrial Mezzanine Considerations

1. What is the purpose of the mezzanine?
2. How high are your ceilings?
3. How much clearance do you need, both above and below the structure?
4. What building limits must you consider?
5. How much weight will be placed on the mezzanine?
6. How will product get to the top of the mezzanine?
7. What are the local fire code requirements?
8. Can the structure meet federal law requirements?
9. Does your mezzanine require customization?
10. Will you require installation of the mezzanine?

Contact ProLift for more information about industrial mezzanine options or to schedule an on-site visit by our ProLift Warehouse Solutions consultant.

Warehouse Layout and Design

Your partnership with ProLift begins before product is purchased. Our warehouse consultants integrate material handling systems, physical space, and the flow of material to create a streamlined, efficient process.

• Increase storage and floor space
• Maximize inventory & pallet positions
• Plan for lifting height & aisle width
• Invest in the ideal equipment for the application

Warehouse Solutions From Design To Dock

Industrial mezzanines are a wise choice to help maximize space. By adding mezzanines and going up, you tack on another level to your existing space ― arguably one of the most valuable commodities for warehouses and distribution centers. Plus, mezzanines help reduce a costly move to a new location, providing a durable, cost-effective solution for increasing productivity and efficiency in your workplace.

Mezzanine Types

There are three types of mezzanines produced for distribution centers: rack supported, shelving supported, and freestanding. Rack supported mezzanines provide additional storage areas above or between pallet holders. This system allows multiple locations to be designated for loading and unloading pallets concurrently within the structure.

Shelving supported mezzanines are ideal for expanding the storage of smaller items above shelving. The shelving serves as a stand for the mezzanine and is an inexpensive way to expand existing space.

Freestanding mezzanines are flexible types of mezzanines. They require very few changes to the building construction to install and are portable and adjustable to fit any space.

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Expanding Square Footage and Increasing Product Storage

Mezzanine floors increase your square footage without extra energy costs, property taxes, or insurance premiums. They can help modernize logistics and improve a distribution center's communications by keeping everything in one location.

The type of mezzanine used will determine the expansion of square footage in the facility. Adding a second and third level mezzanine floor to your facility can double or triple your existing space at a fraction of the cost associated with constructing or leasing a new facility or addition. By expanding mezzanine square footage, you can also add more products to your existing space.

Safety Benefits

Most distribution centers are bustling with activity and safety risks, from products and boxes stacked on top of one another, to employees operating forklifts and climbing up ladders. One way to correct this is to consider adding a mezzanine. A mezzanine offers additional working and storage space, while reducing clutter and clearing aisles for forklifts and other needed equipment.

The bottom line? By installing a mezzanine in your distribution center, you’ll add much-needed vertical space without taking up any additional room on your warehouse or distribution center floor. The best part? Mezzanines offer the flexibility to be moved to another location or facility in the future, if needed, making them a practical, cost-efficient choice for streamlining your team’s overall workflow.

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