Challenges of Tire Storage

Running a successful warehousing operation as a part of your business entails more than simply loading and unloading products until they're needed. Ask any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer and they'll tell you that warehousing is a critical part of the overall business. Many warehousing operations face challenges like maintaining accurate inventory, the need for good space utilization and layouts that are flexible and can be changed quickly and easily for changes in products is important. Products must also be protected to reduce the cost of damage and that they will perform correctly when purchased.

Why Storing Tires is Different

The storage and warehousing of tires creates an additional set of challenges that need to be addressed. On one hand the product must be stored for easily accessibility and for accurate inventory. A unique challenge with tires is that the product must be stored properly to protect the integrity and safety of the tire during storage.

Tires are very susceptible to environmental conditions including moisture, sunlight, chemicals, and distortion from the way they are stored. Improper storage may distort or affect the dimensionality of the tire which may result in bad performance or compromise the safety of the tire. Tires need to be stored in a well-ventilated area that does not trap moisture or allow exposure to chemicals. Tire should also be stored above the floor surface and in a manner that will not cause distortion of the material.

Using Tire Racking Systems as a Part of Your Layout

 Tire warehousing requires an efficient racking system that raises the tires off the ground, positions the tires correctly and allows for air flow. For this reason, steel tire storage racks are recommended because they provide the strength and the design that meets the needs of the tire protection and help with the efficiency of the warehousing operations.

Tire Stack Racks allow you to use the vertical space to reduce the amount of floor space in your warehouse. it is important that the rack is strong enough and designed to support itself and the weight of the products so that they can be stacked upon each other to save space. the decking material should allow air flow and any water or moisture to easily exit the unit. This design also allows for easy visual inspection and more accurate inventory and picking of the product by warehouse personnel. 

The key to efficient tire storage is in the planning of how your warehouse is laid out and utilizing racking systems that enable you to quickly change the layout for your products as needed. As a warehouse manager or owner, it's worth the investment in time to do your research and select the right racking systems that will work with your warehouse and products most efficiently. 

Many Thanks to John Nelson of Nelson Sales & Marketing Company : www.nsmc-steel-racks.com