Warehouse Security
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Warehouse security - gates for warehouse security
If you want to take optimal security precautions for your warehouse, you should inform yourself about the most important requirements beforehand. LAGERflaeche.de shows you what needs to be considered when it comes to property protection. A warehouse needs extensive property protection. Basically, there should be a person responsible for the warehouse who is familiar with warehouse security technology. The Occupational Health and Safety Act also plays a role. This ensures the health of all employees. Furthermore, it can make sense to draw up a warehouse security plan for one's own warehouse. However, warehouse management is often very costly, so outsourcing is an option for some companies. Tasks related to property protection can be passed on to an external service provider. In this way, warehouse outsourcing can contribute to the quality optimisation of numerous protection concepts as well as warehouse security precautions. Especially if external service providers are commissioned who have the necessary know-how on the subject of warehouse security. Gates provide additional warehouse security. LAGERflaeche.de will gladly inform you about the different types of gates.
How are gates important for securing the warehouse?
Doors for a warehouse protect it from external damage as well as the effects of weather. In addition, gates have a long service life. In the meantime, some gates are equipped with state-of-the-art warehouse security technology. Moreover, some doors can be opened and closed quickly. Protection against burglars is also achieved with the help of a warehouse security gate. For warehouse logistics and contract logistics, securing the goods is indispensable.
What types of doors are there?
Sectional doors are made of steel or a steel/aluminium combination. Shape, colour and materials can be selected variably. In addition, these doors open vertically so that the entire space behind the door can be used for storing the goods. The materials steel and aluminium are particularly robust and resistant.
In contract logistics and warehouse logistics, they are suitable for different areas of application. For the fire brigade or rescue services, doors are also equipped with special elements to ensure that they can be opened quickly in the event of an emergency. These doors often have traffic lights or other technical signals.
Roller doors made of steel or aluminium are less expensive. They enable a smooth workflow and avoid costly energy expenditures. They are primarily suitable for high or wide hall sections. They provide optimal ventilation, visibility and protection. A soundproof door consists of soundproof glazing. This effectively reduces noise. Goods that require UV protection require a door with polycarbonate 44.
Requirements for the warehouse security standards
Depending on the door, certain storage safety standards must be met. The most important are the regulations according to DIN EN 16005, DIN 18650 and ASR A1.7. Power-operated and automatic doors are subject to an annual warehouse safety inspection. This is carried out by an expert. In addition to the inspection, regular maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications. The manufacturer's operating and inspection instructions must be available on site. The responsibility for maintenance and bearing safety inspection lies with the operator. DIN EN 13241 (Gates Product Standard) refers to the storage security and performance requirements for barriers and gates intended for use in pedestrian access areas.
This is to allow safe access for vehicles and goods. After successful testing, the gates are provided with an inspection sticker. On the one hand, the inspections extend the service life of the gates, and on the other hand, they reduce liability in the event of accidents.
Importance and challenge of gate maintenance and advantages/disadvantages of a maintenance contract
As mentioned earlier, maintenance extends the life of gates and minimises potential accident hazards. One challenge is that the inspection cannot be done by just anyone. The inspection is carried out by an external expert. An essential part of the bearing safety check is the closing force measurement.
If the performance is insufficient, this can mean that door systems have to be retrofitted in terms of bearing safety or even replaced. This is of course associated with high costs and effort for companies. To avoid this, a maintenance contract is suitable. This has the advantage that the costs are quite manageable and less effort is required for monitoring. In addition, a company benefits from specialised support. However, it is not always clear which repairs are covered by a maintenance contract. Moreover, the costs of the contract are fixed, so that costs are incurred even if the gates are optimally equipped.