WIP racking systems are intermediate-storage solutions used to hold semi-finished products, components, crates, fixtures and subassemblies safely and accessibly while they wait for the next production step. They reduce line-side clutter, make stock levels visible and organize material flow between workstations.
Each system is engineered specifically according to part dimensions, load capacity, cycle time, target WIP quantity, feeding method, operator ergonomics and site layout.
A WIP racking system is an industrial storage system in which unfinished products and components are held in defined rack bays, flow lanes, drawers or custom cradles before moving to the next operation.
Depending on project requirements, the system may include:
Keep semi-finished products, crates and subassemblies in defined rack locations.
Ensure materials remain ready and accessible for the next operation.
Use inclined flow lanes, visible stock levels and labeling areas for controlled feeding.
Separated compartments by product code, operation or batch help prevent incorrect part use.
Separators, coated surfaces, cradles and stops reduce contact, scratching and falling risks.
Rack levels, compartments and accessories can be rearranged when products or production plans change.
Positioned next to production and assembly stations for quick operator access.
Allow crates and boxes to move from the loading side to the picking side on inclined roller lanes.
Rack levels can be repositioned to accommodate different product heights.
Provide controlled access to heavy parts, fixtures and components.
Prepared for sensitive, painted or specially shaped parts that must not contact one another.
Can be produced on wheeled frames or reinforced for heavy semi-finished products.
Each project is evaluated individually according to WIP quantity, product flow and site conditions.
Product groups, part dimensions, loads, cycle times, stock quantities, feeding method and site layout are evaluated.
Entry-exit directions, rack bays, level spacing, flow lanes, separators, labeling areas and reach levels are determined.
Steel profiles, sheets, shelves, drawers, rollers and connection components are cut, bent and assembled according to project dimensions.
Electrostatic powder coating, wet paint, galvanizing or protective coating is applied. Dimensions, welds, connections and flow surfaces are inspected.
Rack levels, drawers, roller lanes, stops, product movement, labeling areas and operator access are tested.
The system is delivered, aligned and anchored; accessory installation and final use checks are completed.
Changes in product dimensions, production plans or line layouts may make existing WIP racks insufficient. Intensive use may also cause shelf deformation, loose connections, wheel failures or surface damage.
Following a technical inspection, the following works may be carried out:
Material and surface treatment are selected according to load capacity, product sensitivity and operating environment.
Provide a durable and cost-effective solution for uprights, beams, frames and supports.
Used for shelves, separators, drawers, stops, label pockets and protective panels.
Allow low-friction product movement in FIFO and controlled-flow applications.
Rubber, plastic, felt and similar coverings help protect sensitive parts.
Provide durable surfaces for indoor use and applications requiring specific chemical resistance.
Provides long-term protection in humid, semi-open or highly corrosive environments.
Projects are not limited to standard rack dimensions; they are prepared according to actual part sizes, target WIP quantity, cycle time, flow direction, operator access and site conditions.
Site survey, technical design, steel fabrication, surface treatment and site installation are managed within a single process. Reinforcement, flow-lane addition, level adjustment and capacity increase can also be carried out on existing WIP racks.
It holds semi-finished products, components, crates and subassemblies in an organized and controlled manner until the next operation.
No. Rack bays, level spacing, capacity and accessories are prepared specifically according to the product and site conditions.
Yes. Inclined roller lanes, stops and separate loading-picking directions can be designed for crates and boxes.
Yes. Sheet-metal, plastic, rubber or felt-supported cradles and separators can be produced according to part geometry.
Yes. Wheeled, braked or towable systems can be prepared according to load capacity and floor conditions.
Yes. After a suitability assessment, rack levels, separators, flow lanes, labeling areas and drawers can be added.
Technical assessment and project engineering can be provided for a WIP racking system suited to your product dimensions, WIP quantity and production flow.
You can request a quotation for a new system, modification of existing racks or FIFO and Kanban integration by sharing your project information.