Saccheria Franceschetti, the Italian sack and big-bag manufacturer, expands its storage capacity with the installation of Movirack mobile racking

About Saccheria F.lli Franceschetti

Established in Italy in 1970, Saccheria F.lli Franceschetti is a company who specializes in the production and sale of materials for industrial packaging made out of polypropylene raffia and jute: sacks, big bags and FIBC (flexible intermediate bulk containers). The quality of its products, the highly-trained personnel and the constant adaptation of new technologies make Saccheria F.lli Franceschetti a benchmark in the sector.

Its production center, located in the Italian town of Provaglio d'Iseo, occupies an area of ​​5.44 acres. From there, the company manufactures and imports products, fully satisfying the needs of its customers.

The solution: Movirack mobile racking

To continue addressing its future growth, Saccheria F.lli Franceschetti commissioned Interlake Mecalux in the supply and installation of Moviracks mobile pallet racking, a high-density storage system that eliminates the number of aisles, increases storage capacity and provides direct access to pallets. The 22’ high racks are placed on mobile bases that move laterally in an autonomous manner. In total, they were provided with six double mobile racks and two static racks, one at each end.

To open the required aisle and to extract or deposit the goods, the operator gives the order using a remote-control device. The aisle is wide enough (15’) so that the operator can easily handle the merchandise via counterbalanced forklifts.

Control cabinet

For the system to function properly, the block of Movirack mobile racks installed in the Saccheria F.lli Franceschetti warehouse has its own control cabinet, as well as on-board cabinets in all its racking units.

In the control cabinet is the PLC, which is responsible for directing and processing movement commands. In turn, power drives synchronize the three motors in each base and soften start-up and braking to extend the life of the components contained in the racks (wheels, motors, guides, etc.).

The transmission of power to the mobile base is undertaken through a double crown gear with a double pinion, which provides better system performance. This ensures that the movement of the racks is more uniform and, therefore, the life of the mechanical components is extended.

Advantages for Saccheria F.lli Franceschetti

• Boosted storage capacity: the installed Movirack mobile racks can accommodate 1,528 pallets of 35” x 47” in a surface of 6,781 ft².
• Maximum dynamism: this storage system offers direct access to the pallets, thus facilitating faster merchandise management and stock control.
• Comprehensive safety: Movirack mobile racking includes a top-notch safety system that protects both operators and goods.