There are a variety of alternatives to mezzanine pallet lifts but when considering alternative options certain factors come into play such as load capacity, operational efficiency, space constraints, safety requirements and cost. You may want to also consider versatility as other options can be relocated with ease. Below are a few of the alternatives out there.
Forklifts: One of the most utilised bits of warehouse equipment. Forklifts can easily move stock between levels and can be driven to other locations within your warehouse, making them versatile machines.
Mezzanine Pallet Gate: Often used alongside forklifts as the gate allows stock to be placed upon it with a barrier protecting the staff on the mezzanine. Once the forklift clears the area, the barrier is raised whilst simultaneously lowering another on the edge side of the gate.
Conveyor Systems: A conveyor system takes up a lot of space and is secured in position. If a high volume of stock is being regularly moved between levels, then this may be the choice for you. If not, then you might find it unnecessarily taking up a lot of warehouse space.
Scissor Lifts: Operating similarly to a forklift, a scissor lift can move goods between levels with stability and security but have a much smaller load capacity than forklifts and mezzanine pallet lifts. You would also have to employ a system to load onto the scissor lift and sliding barriers on the mezzanine for safety.
Pallet Jacks: Pallet jacks are often found in warehouses and are a great piece of machinery for easy and efficient movement of goods. However, to use them between levels would involve having ramps in place and this could cause unnecessary duress on your staff.