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(Main)Steel static storage systems - Terms and definitions
Steel static storage systems - Terms and definitions
This European Standard specifies terms and definitions for steel storage systems, as listed in Table 1, and their basic components and accessories.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Ortsfeste Regale aus Stahl - BegriffeSystèmes de stockage statiques en acier - Termes et définitionsSteel static storage systems - Terms and definitions53.080Storage equipment01.040.53Oprema za transport materiala (Slovarji)Materials handling equipment (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15878:2010SIST EN 15878:2010en,fr01-september-2010SIST EN 15878:2010SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 15878:2010
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15878
July 2010 ICS 01.040.53; 53.080 English Version
Steel static storage systems - Terms and definitions
Système de stockage statiques en acier - Termes et définitions
Ortsfeste Regale aus Stahl - Begriffe This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 June 2010.
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EN 15878:2010 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3Introduction .41 Scope .52 Normative references .53 Terms and definitions .53.1 Storage system .53.2 General definitions for any type of storage system .63.3 Components .94 Abbreviations . 165 Storage Systems: Types, specific definitions and components . 165.1 Palletized Goods . 165.1.1 Adjustable pallet racking − APR . 165.1.2 Drive-in and drive-through pallet racking . 205.1.3 S/R machine pallet racking . 235.1.4 Open face pallet racking . 255.2 Small Parts – Mechanically Handled. 275.2.1 Open face miniload racking . 275.2.2 Multi-location miniload racking . 305.3 Small Parts − Hand Loaded . 335.3.1 Shelving . 335.3.2 Multi-tier shelving . 385.3.3 Cantilever shelving system − Gondola . 405.4 Long Unit Loads . 435.4.1 Cantilever racking . 435.4.2 Cassette racking . 455.5 Dynamic Storage – Palletized Goods . 485.5.1 Mobile racking . 485.5.2 Pallet live storage . 505.5.3 Shuttle racking system . 535.6 Dynamic Storage – Small Parts . 565.6.1 Mobile shelving . 565.6.2 Carton live storage . 585.6.3 Carousels . 605.6.4 Storage lifts . 625.7 Various . 635.7.1 Mezzanine floor . 635.7.2 Raised floor . 665.7.3 Rack-clad storage system . 67Annex A (informative)
Mechanical handling equipment . 70Annex B (informative)
Load make up accessories . 76B.1 Pallets . 76B.1.1 General . 76B.1.2 Definitions . 76B.1.3 Types . 76B.2 Containers . 82B.2.1 General . 82B.2.2 Main types of containers for manual handling . 82B.2.3 Main types of containers for use with MHE . 84Bibliography . 88SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15878:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 344 “Steel static storage systems”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2011. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 4 Introduction This European Standard has been developed in order to rationalize the position which has been built up over the years resulting in a multiplicity of terms used by manufacturers and users, varying geographically and even across organizations.
This standard will clarify this position and result in a positive identification of the various items of storage equipment. SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies terms and definitions for steel storage systems, as listed in Table 1, and their basic components and accessories.
NOTE Terms and definitions for mechanical handling equipment and load make-up accessories are included in informative annexes. 2 Normative references Not applicable. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 Storage system 3.1.1 storage system steel racking or shelving structure designed to store unit loads in a safe and organized way
NOTE
Table 1 shows the types of storage systems.
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EN 15878:2010 (E) 6 Table 1 — Types of storage systems Section Type of Unit Load SectionStorage System
5.1 Palletized Goods 5.1.1 Adjustable pallet racking
5.1.2 Drive-in and drive-through pallet racking
5.1.3 S/R machine pallet racking 5.1.4 Open face pallet racking
5.2 Small Parts Mechanically Handled 5.2.1 Open face miniload racking
5.2.2 Multi-location miniload racking
5.3 Small Parts Hand Loaded 5.3.1 Shelving 5.3.2 Multi-tier shelving 5.3.3 Cantilever shelving - Gondola 5.4 Long Unit Loads
5.4.1 Cantilever racking 5.4.2 Cassette racking 5.5 Dynamic Storage Palletized Goods 5.5.1 Mobile racking 5.5.2 Pallet live storage 5.5.3 Shuttle racking 5.6 Dynamic Storage Small Parts 5.6.1 Mobile shelving 5.6.2 Carton live storage 5.6.3 Carousels 5.6.4 Storage lifts 5.7 Various 5.7.1 Mezzanine floor 5.7.2 Raised floor 5.7.3 Rack-clad
3.2 General definitions for any type of storage system 3.2.1 general arrangement plan view and elevation of the installation
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See Figure 1. SIST EN 15878:2010
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Key a gangway b pedestrian passageway c bay d passageway e compartment f storage level g marshalling area h single entry run i double entry run j operating aisle Figure 1 — Example of racking general arrangement 3.2.2 unit load individual item which can be placed or retrieved in one operation, e.g. a pallet or a container with goods in a racking system or an individual box or a package in a shelving system
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See Figure 2. NOTE 2 More than one unit load may be handled in one operation. SIST EN 15878:2010
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a) Loaded pallet
b) Loaded container
c) Individual boxes Figure 2 — Examples of unit loads 3.2.3 bay module between uprights or upright frames
3.2.4 run series of connected bays
3.2.5 warehouse building for storing and handling unit loads 3.2.6 compartment volume limited by adjacent frames down-aisle and adjacent storage levels in height 3.2.7 storage level area or set of components intended to support the stored unit loads at a particular height
3.2.8 compartment load load which can be stored in one compartment 3.2.9 bay load total allowable weight of all the unit loads in a bay not including unit loads which might be stored on the floor of the bay 3.2.10 single entry rack run of racking or shelving accessible from one operating aisle only 3.2.11 double entry rack run of racking or shelving accessible from two operating aisles SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 9 3.2.12 single deep racking racking in which unit loads can be stored one deep from one operating aisle 3.2.13 double deep racking
racking in which unit loads can be stored two deep from one operating aisle 3.2.14 down-aisle direction
direction parallel to a run 3.2.15 cross-aisle direction
direction perpendicular to a run 3.2.16 clearance nominal dimension between items to ensure safe operation related to a tolerance-free, undeformed system 3.2.17 operating aisle space giving direct access to picking and loading faces 3.2.18 operating aisle width minimum dimension across the aisle at any level between either unit loads located in their nominal position or between the rack structure components 3.2.19
gangway space for movement or transport but not giving direct access to picking or loading faces 3.2.20
passageway gangway resulting from eliminating one or more levels so the MHE can pass under the remaining levels 3.2.21 pedestrian passageway space for pedestrian use only 3.2.22 escape route space giving pedestrians access to emergency exits 3.2.23 marshalling area area to receive or collate unit load 3.3 Components 3.3.1 upright vertical component (often perforated) on which beams, arms, supports, etc. are fixed, supporting the loads transmitted by them
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See Figure 4. SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 10 3.3.2 base plate structural component connected to an upright to spread the load on the floor and to allow fixing to the floor
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See Figure 4. 3.3.3 upright frame two or more upright sections linked together by means of a lattice or battens and fitted with base plates, intended to support the storage levels
NOTE
See Figure 4. 3.3.4
anchor bolt device that connects the base plate to the floor
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See Figure 4. 3.3.5 shim component located beneath the base plate to level the storage system
NOTE
See Figure 4. 3.3.6 non-shrink grout special mortar placed on site under the base plate to level the storage system
3.3.7 upright protector free standing component to protect the lower part of uprights against accidental impact from MHE
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See Figure 4. 3.3.8 frame barrier free standing component(s) to protect the lower part of upright frames at the ends of runs and at passageways against accidental impact from MHE
NOTE
See Figure 4. 3.3.9 beam horizontal load carrying member linking adjacent frames, parallel to the operating aisle
NOTE
See Figure 4. 3.3.10 beam end connector component welded to or otherwise formed as an integral part of the beams which has hooks or other devices which engage in holes or slots in the upright
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See Figure 4. 3.3.11 beam connector lock device, independent or built into the connector, to reduce the risk of accidental vertical dislodgement of the beam
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EN 15878:2010 (E) 11 NOTE See Figure 4. 3.3.12 shelf load carrying surface, supported by uprights or beams 3.3.13 pick up and deposit station P&D station structure at the end of an operating aisle used as an interface between different types of mechanical handling equipment NOTE The P&D station can also be used to accurately fix the location of the unit load relative to the racking. This is often used by trucks or S/R machines having a fixed length of fork stroke and ensures accuracy in the down and cross-aisle directions when placing the unit load onto the rack beams.
3.3.14 run spacer component connecting and spacing two upright frames back to back
NOTE
See Figure 4. 3.3.15 deck load carrying surface, supported by beams or arms NOTE It might consist of shelves, steel panels, chipboard, mesh, etc.
3.3.16 deck support structural component spanning between beams cross-aisle to increase the load carrying capacity of the deck
3.3.17 plan bracing horizontal structure in the run at load levels which, together with the spine bracing, provides stability to the storage system
NOTE See Figure 3. 3.3.18 top plan bracing top horizontal structure which, together with the spine bracing, provides stability to the storage system
3.3.19 spine bracing set of components in the vertical plane which, together with the plan and/or top plan bracing, provides stability to the storage system in the down aisle direction
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Key a plan bracing b spine bracing Figure 3 — Plan and spine bracing 3.3.20 tie beam horizontal structural component which does not support unit loads and is generally part of the plan bracing system
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EN 15878:2010 (E) 13 3.3.21 portal tie beam horizontal structural component which may support the upper guide rail and transmit the forces imposed by S/R machines 3.3.22 arm load bearing component fixed to uprights
3.3.23 beam rail horizontal component perpendicular to the operating aisle, directly supporting the unit loads at each storage level 3.3.24 fork spacer component supported by the beams to provide a fork entry beneath the unit load NOTE These may sometimes be referred as top-hats. 3.3.25 pallet support bar structural component spanning between beams in the cross-aisle direction for the safe support of the pallet on the compartment
NOTE See Figure 4. 3.3.26 stop component intended to retain unit loads, restricting their sliding or rolling when stored 3.3.27 safety back stop component used to prevent accidental collision of a moving object with other unit loads or equipment when the unit load is placed or removed from its storage location NOTE In EN 528 safety back stops are used to prevent unintentional unit load movement. 3.3.28 buffer back stop component used as an aid for MHE to deposit the unit load in the correct position in the racking 3.3.29 upper guide rail structural component, fixed to the portal tie beams of the storage system, used to provide horizontal support and guidance to the S/R machine 3.3.30 bottom rail structural component to support and guide the base of the S/R machine or other handling equipment 3.3.31 busbar support structural component mounted on the floor or storage system to support the power supply to the S/R machine
3.3.32 S/R machine run-outs top structure located at one or both ends of the operating aisle extending the upper guide rail to facilitate the S/R machine operations SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 14 3.3.33 truck guide rails one or two sections, within the operating aisle or lane, to control the position of the truck within the aisle or lane 3.3.34 mezzanine floor surface supported by means of a free standing structure to carry the load of mechanical equipment, personnel, unit loads, etc.
3.3.35 raised floor surface supported by means of a racking/shelving system to carry the load of mechanical equipment, personnel, unit loads, etc.
3.3.36 pallet loading gate assembly located at the edge of a raised or mezzanine floor, allowing depositing and retrieval of unit loads safely 3.3.37 handrailing protection system comprising handrail, knee rail, kick plate and sometimes infill panels, to prevent a fall over an exposed edge 3.3.38 safety mesh component fixed to the storage system to prevent goods from falling
3.3.39 safety fencing component fixed to the floor to prevent personnel to access to restricted areas 3.3.40 back sheet cladding used to close the back of a bay 3.3.41 bin front component fitted to the front edge of a shelf or compartment level to retain goods
3.3.42 divider vertical component used to horizontally subdivide the compartment
3.3.43 plinth component closing the gap between the bottom shelf and the floor
3.3.44 sprinkler support structural component fixed to the storage system to support the piping for the fire extinguishing system
NOTE See Figure 4. 3.3.45 load warning notice component fixed in prominent locations to provide personnel with important information about the safe use of the storage system SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 15 3.3.46 notice informational component used to provide personnel with useful information
Key a upright frame b beam
c pallet support bar d beam connector lock e beam end connector f base plate g upright protector h sprinkler support i upright j run spacer k shim l anchor m frame barrier Figure 4 — General system components SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 16 4 Abbreviations MHE Mechanical Handling Equipment S/R
Storage and Retrieval VNA Very Narrow Aisle P&D Pick and Deposit APR Adjustable Pallet Racking FIFO First In – First Out LIFO Last In – First Out DM
Defined Movement FM
Free Movement LMA Load Make up Accessory PRS Person Responsible for Safety DIR
Drive In Racking RSA Raised Storage Area 5 Storage Systems: Types, specific definitions and components
5.1 Palletized Goods 5.1.1 Adjustable pallet racking − APR 5.1.1.1 General System of upright frames connected by horizontal beams to provide unit load storage levels which can be adjusted vertically (see Figure 5). 5.1.1.2 Definitions In addition to the definitions given in 3.3, the following specific definitions apply to this system. 5.1.1.2.1 coil/reel cradle component to locate and support coils/reels between beams with their longitudinal axis located horizontally and perpendicular to the operating aisle 5.1.1.2.2 drum chock component to locate cylindrical unit loads between beams with their longitudinal axis located horizontally and perpendicular to the operating aisle 5.1.1.2.3 container support component spanning the beams to support stillage/container feet
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EN 15878:2010 (E) 17 5.1.1.3 Basic components See 3.3 for definitions and Figure 5 for the system basic components (depending on the system design not all basic components may be required): upright frame; base plate; shim; anchor bolt; run spacer; beam; beam connector lock; plan bracing; spine bracing; upright protector; load warning notice. 5.1.1.4 Accessories See 3.3 for definitions and Figure 5 for the system accessories, except where indicated otherwise: non-shrink grout; notice; mesh guard; safety fencing; safety back stop; buffer back stop; pick up and deposit (P&D) station; frame barrier; top hat; fork spacer; coil/reel cradle (see 5.1.1.2.1); drum chock (see 5.1.1.2.2);
container support (see 5.1.1.2.3);
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top tie beam. SIST EN 15878:2010
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Key a container support b deck c deck support d beam e shelf panel f fork spacer g coil cradle
h drum chock i upright j base plate k shim l anchor bolt m upright frame n frame barrier o upright protector p VNA truck guide rail q run spacer r load warning notice Figure 5 — Adjustable pallet racking – APR SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 20 5.1.2 Drive-in and drive-through pallet racking 5.1.2.1 General System of racking that provides blocks of storage where pallets are stored two or more deep and where access is gained by driving a forklift truck into a lane with pallets supported along their sides on beam rails supported from the uprights. In the drive-in racking, the forklift truck drives into a lane and reverses out. In the drive-through, the forklift truck could drive through the lane if there are no pallets in the lane. 5.1.2.2 Definitions In addition to the definitions given in 3.3, the following specific definitions apply to this system. 5.1.2.2.1 lane space between frames, perpendicular to the operating aisle, allowing the stacker or forklift truck to enter the space and to pick and deposit unit loads in depth and height
5.1.2.2.2 block group of interconnected lanes 5.1.2.2.3 pallet entry guard component to help the operator to visually centre the unit load at the lane entry
5.1.2.2.4 pallet guard rail member parallel to the beam rail, or and integral part of it, which provides guidance in the positioning of pallets on the beam rail 5.1.2.2.5 upright spacer structural component joining a single upright (mono-post) with an upright frame in the down-lane direction 5.1.2.2.6 bump stop component fixed to the floor to limit the travel of the MHE 5.1.2.3 Basic components See 3.3 and Figure 6 for definitions of the system basic components (depending on the system design, not all basic components may be required): upright frame; base plate; shim; anchor bolt; top tie beam; SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 21 arm; beam rail; beam connector lock; upright spacer; top plan bracing; spine bracing; upright protector; load warning notice. 5.1.2.4 Accessories See 3.3 and Figure 6 for definitions of the system accessories, except where indicated otherwise: notice; pallet entry guide (see 5.1.2.2.3); non-shrink grout; frame barrier; safety back stop; buffer back stop; truck guide rail; pallet guard rail (see 5.1.2.2.4); bump stop (see 5.1.2.2.6).
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Key a upright b base plate c anchor bolt d shim e non-shrink grout f upright frame
g mono-post h tie beam i arm j beam rail k pallet guide rail l pallet entry guard m top plan bracing n spine bracing o upright spacer p upright protector q forklift truck guide rail r load warning notice Figure 6 — Drive-in pallet racking – DIR SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 23 5.1.3 S/R machine pallet racking 5.1.3.1 General This system consists of frames joined by beams. The beams are the load levels, which are accessed using S/R machines.
5.1.3.2 Definitions Definitions given in 3.3 apply.
5.1.3.3 Basic components See 3.3 and Figure 7 for definitions of the system basic components (depending on the system design, not all basic components may be required): upright frame; base plate; non-shrink grout; shim; anchor bolt; beam; beam connector lock; top beam; portal tie beam; spine bracing; plan bracing; top plan bracing; upper guide rail; bottom rail; S/R machine run-out; load warning notice. 5.1.3.4 Accessories See 3.3 and Figure 7 for definitions of the system accessories, except where indicated otherwise: notice; mesh guard; SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 24 safety fencing; P&D station; busbar support; sprinkler support.
Key a conveyors b S/R machine run-out c S/R machine d upper guide rail e beam f bottom rail
g portal tie beam h single entry run i double entry run j maintenance area Figure 7 — S/R machine pallet racking SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 25 5.1.4 Open face pallet racking 5.1.4.1 General System consisting of upright frames joined by top and tie beams in order to provide stability to the system. Storage levels for unit loads consist of beam rails with or without arms or just arms and are accessed by forklift trucks or S/R machines. 5.1.4.2 Definitions In addition to the definitions given in 3.3, the following definitions specifically apply to this system. 5.1.4.2.1 reel shaft support component, with its longitudinal axis located horizontally and perpendicular to the operating aisle, fixed to the frame and used to correctly and safely place reels, with the reel shaft being the supported item 5.1.4.2.2 ledger angle horizontal component fixed to the upright in the cross-aisle direction which supports the unit loads at each level 5.1.4.3 Basic components See 3.3 and Figure 8 for definitions of the system basic components (depending on the system design, not all basic components may be required): upright frame; base plate; shim; anchor bolt; tie beam; arm; ledger angle (see 5.1.4.2.2); portal tie beam; spine bracing; plan bracing; top plan bracing; upper guide rail; bottom rail; S/R machine run-out; VNA truck guide rail; SIST EN 15878:2010
EN 15878:2010 (E) 26 upright protector; load warning notice. 5.1.4.4 Accessories See 3.3 and Figure 8 for definitions of the system accessories,
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