Mobile Shelving Systems — High-Density Storage for Every Sector

A mobile shelving system consists of standard shelving units mounted on wheeled carriages that run along floor-fixed tracks. The carriages compact together when not in use and a single access aisle is created by moving the carriages to the required position — either manually with a handle or wheel, or electrically with push-button or proximity sensor control. Because only one aisle is needed at any time, the floor space previously occupied by multiple fixed aisles is converted into additional storage capacity.

Manual mobile shelving — operated by a mechanical handle, wheel or push mechanism. Suitable for light to medium loads and moderate access frequency. The most cost-effective option for archives, offices and libraries.

Electric mobile shelving — motorised drive with push-button or touchpad control. Suitable for high-frequency access, heavy loads, and environments where manual operation is not practical. Used in NHS hospitals, pharmacies, police evidence stores and high-use archive environments.

Powered mobile shelving — heavy duty electric systems for industrial and warehouse applications, handling loads up to 15 tonnes per carriage.

NHS hospitals and GP surgeries — patient records, pharmacy stock, sterile supplies. Police forces and courts — evidence storage, document archives. Universities and public libraries — book collections, archive storage. Legal and professional services — client files, contracts, financial records. Local authorities — planning records, legal documents, HR files. Industrial and warehouse — parts storage, archive racking, small items storage.

A typical mobile shelving system installation replaces static shelving and delivers 80–100% more storage in the same floor area. Alternatively, the same storage can be achieved in approximately half the floor space — freeing the rest for other uses. The exact saving depends on the number of runs, shelf depth and aisle width required.

Rackstor UK Ltd provides free surveys and no-obligation quotations for mobile shelving systems across the UK and Europe. Send us your floor plan or dimensions and we will design the most space-efficient system for your facility. Call 0800 654 6955 or use the enquiry form.