What is BS EN 15635 - Application and maintenance of storage equipment about?

BS EN 15635 is a European Standard on steel static storage systems. The main aim of BS EN 15635 is to ensure the structural integrity of the racking/ storage system.

BS EN 15635 gives guidelines for operational aspects relevant to the structural safety of storage systems. Such systems operate with heavy mechanical handling equipment working in close proximity to static storage equipment.

BS EN 15635 minimizes the risk and consequences of unsafe operation or damage to the structure. Some other forms of storage equipment are only partially covered and further consideration, beyond the scope of BS EN 15635, can be required.

BS EN 15635 gives guidance in conjunction with prEN 15512, EN 15620, and EN 15629 to ensure that the specifier, user and designer are aware of the constraints in each other’s area to allow a safe design to be produced.

Note: BS EN 15635 specifically excludes storage equipment manufactured form materials other than steel (except for certain accessories) and equipment intended to be used for domestic storage purposes.

Who is BS EN 15635 for - Application and maintenance of storage equipment for?

BS EN 15635 on the application and maintenance of storage equipment is useful for:

Manufacturers of storage equipment
Manufacturers and suppliers of steel
Designers of racks and pallets
Manufacturers of adjustable furniture used for storage systems

Why should you use BS EN 15635 - Application and maintenance of storage equipment?

Warehouse racking, also known as storage or pallet racking, is a material handling system suitable for the mass storage of goods on skids or pallets. It allows efficient utilization of space while providing easy access to stockpiled items for better inventory control.

In this regard, BS EN 15635 provides operational requirements, assembly and installation of storage equipment.

The usage of storage equipment, pallet or load carrying attachments, unit load handling, placement on adjustable pallet racking, truck mast rigidity, and floor flatness are all included in BS EN 15635.

BS EN 15635 addresses the safety and inspection of storage equipment in use, as well as the evaluation of damaged components and the rules for measuring and classifying damage to uprights and bracings.

Moreover, a clear user specification for the provision of a safe storage equipment design is an essential basis to provide and complement safe working conditions.

As a result, if you are a manufacturer of steel static storage, complying with BS EN 15635 can demonstrate and determine the safe load-bearing capacity of static storage systems for the structural engineering task to design while specifying, installing, and applying special requirements for racking and shelving products.

BS EN 15635:2008

Steel static storage systems. Application and maintenance of storage equipment

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Jan 2009