A mezzanine adds working levels within the existing building volume. Choose columns, pallet-rack or shelving supports according to processes above and below, cargo and staff routes.
Allocate storage, picking and workstations by level first. Then coordinate cargo transfer, stairs, guards and evacuation; check the floor’s load capacity separately.
Locate reserve stock, picking, packing and workstations by level. Upper floors need coordinated goods supply and removal: extra area alone does not solve storage logistics. Account for staff numbers and inter-level movement frequency.
Columns, pallet-rack supports and shelving supports organise the lower area differently. Compare support positions, storage cells and equipment routes. The storage process and the structural type must be considered together.
Provide usable height, floor and foundation information, deck loads, stairs and goods-transfer positions. Coordinate guards, gates, lifting equipment and evacuation routes in the project. Spare height alone does not permit building over existing racks.
| Storage task | Solution | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Work and storage below a platform | Column-supported mezzanines → | Coordinate column positions with lower-level operations. |
| Pallet stock in supporting rows | Pallet-rack-supported mezzanines → | Coordinate pallet cells and upper-level loads. |
| Manual picking on several levels | Shelving-supported mezzanines → | Check aisles, replenishment and order transfer. |
Allocate storage, picking and workstations by level first. Then coordinate cargo transfer, stairs, guards and evacuation; check the floor’s load capacity separately.
An independent multi-level platform for storage, work and process areas.
Pallet storage below with manual picking or a work area on the upper level.
A multi-level manual-picking system in which shelving rows form the supporting structure.
One multi-level system combining columns, pallet racking and shelving for mixed flows.
Only after surveying and checking supports, bracing, foundations and new loads. Spare headroom does not establish that the existing structure can support an added level.
Project preparation guide (in Russian) →Match your chosen layout to the cargo, environment, equipment and handling process in your industry.
Rack manufacturing starts with load dimensions, weight per level and the building layout. Profiles, connections and finishes are selected against the agreed specification. Geometry, markings and the completeness of the assembly kit are checked before dispatch.
The photographs show Maxstore production facilities. The project specifies the components and permissible loads for your warehouse.
