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OHRAs flexible shelf system for Desguace Alarcón

The Spanish automobile recycler Desguace Alarcón has expanded its storage
capacity for end-of-life vehicles with OHRA cantilever racks. 40 racks, on each of
which six passenger cars weighing up to 1,600 kilograms can be stored, allowing
quick access to every single vehicle.  Photo by OHRA Regalanlagen GmbH

The Spanish automobile recycler Desguace Alarcón has expanded its storage capacity for end-of-life vehicles with OHRA cantilever racks, with 40 external racks, on each of which six cars weighing up to 1,600 kilograms can be stored, offering extra space for further growth of the company. The flexibility of the clipped in, height-adjustable arms: was especially convincing: As not only can the arm height be adjusted as needed, in addition, they move if impacted, thus avoiding damage to the racking and the stored vehicles.

Many car recyclers still end up stacking one vehicle on top of another vehicle for storage. This is not only a reason that increases the risk of work safety but also makes targeted access to a specific vehicle impossible. Desguace Alarcón, therefore, decided to use OHRA cantilever racks: The cars are placed on three levels each car sat on two 1,800mm long cantilever arms. With the new solution, every vehicle can be accessed at any time without having to restack, even if it is positioned at the bottom.

An important reason for Desguace Alarcón to use racks from the European market leader for cantilever racks was their stability and the quality of the construction: All supporting elements of the racks are made of a solid wall, hot- rolled steel. This is fundamental for the high load-bearing capacity of the racks and
ensures greater safety in robust everyday work – because, in contrast to components made of sheet metal profiles, solid-walled steel profiles provide protection against damage when knocked.

For Desguace Alarcón another highlight of the racking system is that the individual arms are clipped in a column with a 100mm pitch, and are not screwed in place. On the one hand, this simplifies the assembly, while on the other hands, the cantilever arms can also be adjusted quickly and without tools to changing requirements in terms of the storage level.

For more information, please visit: www.ohra.com