Southern Africa’s Highest & Heaviest Mobile Pallet Racking System for QK Meats
High-Capacity Mobile Pallet Racking Engineered for Extreme Loads
When QK Meats needed to significantly increase storage capacity while handling exceptionally heavy pallet loads, the company turned to Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) to design a storage solution capable of pushing the limits of mobile pallet racking technology.
The result is Southern Africa’s Highest and Heaviest mobile pallet racking system, a record-setting installation engineered to combine extreme load capacity, unprecedented height, and operational flexibility.
Completed in just four weeks from delivery, the project transformed QK Meats’ storage capabilities through a powerful hybrid configuration of mobile and static pallet racking, optimising 26,000 m³ of storage volume while maintaining full safety compliance with EN 15095 and EN 15512 standards.
About QK Meats
QK Meats operates in the meat processing and cold storage industry, where efficient, high-density storage solutions are critical for maintaining product flow and inventory control.
As production volumes increased, the company required a warehouse storage system capable of handling extremely heavy pallet loads, supporting multiple pallet configurations depending on seasonal demand, and maximising cubic storage capacity within the existing building footprint.
To achieve these goals, QK Meats partnered with Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE), specialists in high-density warehouse storage and advanced mobile pallet racking systems.
The Challenge: Storing Extreme Loads at Unprecedented Height
QK Meats required a racking solution that could deliver far more than conventional pallet racking systems.
The new installation needed to:
- Support exceptionally heavy pallet loads
- Reach unprecedented racking heights while maintaining structural safety
- Provide flexibility for multiple pallet configurations depending on seasonal and customer requirements
- Optimise cubic storage capacity within the available warehouse footprint
- Deliver a robust system capable of supporting long-term operational growth
- Be installed within a highly compressed project schedule
In addition, the system had to comply with strict European structural and safety standards, ensuring long-term reliability under extreme loads.
The Solution: Hybrid Mobile and Static Pallet Racking
To meet these requirements, LSE engineered and installed a bespoke hybrid racking system combining the advantages of both mobile and static pallet racking.
LSE’s Mobile Pallet Racking (MovoRack) allows racks to move laterally along embedded rails, opening only the aisle required for forklift access. This eliminates unnecessary aisles and significantly increases storage density.
The integration of static conventional pallet racking provides additional structural stability and operational flexibility, enabling the system to accommodate multiple pallet configurations depending on the customer or season.
The result is a powerful storage system capable of handling extreme loads while maximising available warehouse volume.
Technical Data: QK Meats Storage System
Mobile Pallet Racking (MovoRack)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Client | QK Meats |
| Industry | Meat Distribution & Cold Storage |
| System Type | Mobile & Static Conventional Pallet Racking |
| Mobile Racking Blocks | 2 Mobile Blocks |
| Total Pallet Locations | ± 10 000 Pallet Positions |
| Total Storage Capacity | 12 500 Million kg of Goods |
| Bay Load Capacity | 52 Tons per Bay |
| Mobile Base Load Capacity | Up to 950 Tons per Base |
| Maximum Racking Height | 16 000mm |
| Storage Volume Optimised | ± 28 000m³ |
| Pallet Configurations | 3 Pallet Configurations |
| Mobile Equipment Weight | ± 400 Tons |
| Equipment Finish | Fully Galvanised Mobile and Racking System |
| Compliance Standards | EN 15095 & EN 15512 |
| Project Duration | 4 Weeks from Delivery |
Technical Data: QK Meats Storage System
Mobile Pallet Racking (MovoRack)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Client | QK Meats |
| Industry | Meat Distribution & Cold Storage |
| System Type | Mobile & Static Conventional Pallet Racking |
| Mobile Racking Blocks | 2 Mobile Blocks |
| Total Pallet Locations | ± 10 000 Pallet Positions |
| Total Storage Capacity | 12 500 Million kg of Goods |
| Bay Load Capacity | 52 Tons per Bay |
| Mobile Base Load Capacity | Up to 950 Tons per Base |
| Maximum Racking Height | 16 000mm |
| Storage Volume Optimised | ± 28 000m³ |
| Pallet Configurations | 3 Pallet Configurations |
| Mobile Equipment Weight | ± 400 Tons |
| Equipment Finish | Fully Galvanised Mobile and Racking System |
| Compliance Standards | EN 15095 & EN 15512 |
| Project Duration | 4 Weeks from Delivery |
Engineering Excellence & Compliance
This installation represents a significant engineering milestone for the region.
The QK Meats system is the first EN 15095 and EN 15512 compliant mobile pallet racking installation (MovoRack) in Southern Africa to reach a height of 16,000 mm, demonstrating LSE’s ability to engineer storage solutions that meet international safety and structural standards.
All mobile equipment was fully galvanised, providing exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and reliability for demanding cold storage environments.
The system was also designed to support three pallet configurations, enabling QK Meats to adapt storage layouts depending on seasonal production volumes and customer requirements.
Rapid Project Execution
Despite the scale and complexity of the installation, the QK Meats project was completed in an accelerated timeframe.
Through detailed engineering planning, coordinated logistics, and a highly experienced installation team, LSE successfully completed the project within four weeks from delivery.
A time-lapse of the installation captures the transformation of the facility as mobile bases, racking structures, and control systems were assembled into one of the most powerful mobile pallet racking (MovoRack) installations in the region.
Results: A Record-Setting Storage Solution
The completed installation delivered exceptional results for QK Meats.
Key Benefits Include:
- Southern Africa’s highest and heaviest mobile pallet racking (MovoRack) system
- 26,000 m³ of warehouse storage volume optimised
- 6,000+ pallet positions storing up to 7,000 tons of goods
- Extreme load capacity of 48,000 kg per bay
- Up to 500 tons per mobile base
- Hybrid mobile and static racking configuration for operational flexibility
- Three pallet configurations to support seasonal storage requirements
- Full compliance with EN 15095 & EN 15512 standards
- Complete installation delivered in just four weeks
Engineering Storage Beyond Conventional Limits
The QK Meats project demonstrates how advanced engineering and innovative storage design can redefine what is possible in warehouse operations.
From record-breaking heights and extreme load capacities to rapid project delivery and international safety compliance, Logistics Systems Engineering continues to push the boundaries of mobile pallet racking (MovoRack) technology.
More space. More efficiency. More power to your operations.
If your warehouse needs to go beyond conventional limits, Logistics Systems Engineering is ready to engineer the solution.
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