Cold chain logistics requires storage elements that allow goods to be kept in optimal conditions. Shelving is a highly useful element in this context. As we have discussed on previous occasions, it is a versatile and functional storage system, and these same qualities are replicated in cold rooms or sub-zero storage facilities.
What regulations govern the inspection of shelving in cold logistics?
There is no specific regulation regarding the technical inspection of racks in cold storage warehouses.. The truth is that the inspection of these elements, as we have pointed out in previous posts, generates some controversy. UNE EN 15635 standard stipulates that shelving must be inspected at least once every twelve months by a qualified external agent. At TICE, from logic and common sense, we recommend that our clients carry out these technical inspections, Well, shelving, including that located in cold rooms, is considered work equipment; and there are national and European regulations governing such equipment, highlighting the obligation to subject them to periodic inspections.
Furthermore, The aim is to guarantee safety in the refrigerated warehouse's work, and the integrity of the machinery and merchandise., the best way is to periodically confirm that the shelves located there are in perfect condition.
What needs to be considered during the technical inspection of shelving in cold logistics?
At first glance, there may not appear to be a big difference between shelving located in an ordinary warehouse and shelving integrated into a freezer chamber, but this single inequality is where the main factor to consider lies: temperature.
Cold rooms are subjected to extreme temperatures, which can reach as low as -30°. Therefore, the work equipment placed inside must be prepared to withstand low temperatures. Shelving for cold logistics will be manufactured from stainless steel or another material that does not deteriorate in the cold and has sufficient strength for use in frozen environments.
Furthermore, the design of the shelving and its placement within the warehouse space must take into account the existence of drains to evacuate any water that may be produced due to condensation.
But broadly speaking, Technical inspection of racking in cold stores does not differ significantly from other racking inspections.. The aspects that are valued, such as their condition or the safety of the structure, are the same for all these storage elements.
