How to significantly improve space utilization

Is insufficient space utilization, disorderly placement of goods, and repeated loading and unloading of goods your frustration?

 

 

1. Definition and purpose

-Storage cage

Storage cage (also known as storage cage or folding storage cage) is a standardized logistics container made of high-strength metal mesh welded together with a steel bottom frame and forklift slots. It is designed specifically for industrial warehousing and cargo turnover, and supports forklift handling. Specially designed for “static storage”and “batch goods turnover ”, commonly used in centralized management of goods in warehouses, workshops, and transportation links.   

 

-Logistics trolley

A logistics vehicle (also known as a handling vehicle or material vehicle) is a multi-layer cargo equipment with rollers and a mobile carrier. Used for dynamic handling and sorting, movement, sorting, and temporary storage of goods in workshops and warehouses. Multi layer design with rollers, suitable for short distance cargo transportation, order classification, and workstation distribution, emphasizing flexibility and operational efficiency.

 

2. Characteristics

---Characteristics of storage cages:

-Durable and sturdy: Made of cold-rolled steel or galvanized material, capable of bearing up to 1-2 tons, resistant to pressure and collision, suitable for storing heavy goods.   

-Space efficiency: Foldable design reduces volume by 70% -90% when empty, and saves storage space when stacked.   

-Strong protection: Fully enclosed or semi enclosed metal mesh structure, dust-proof and anti scattering, protecting the safety of goods.   

-Process adaptation: compatible with forklift and stacker handling, seamlessly connecting production lines, warehouses, and transportation links.   

 

---Characteristics of logistics vehicles:

-Flexible mobility: equipped with a combination of universal wheels and directional wheels, some with braking function, suitable for narrow channel steering.   

-Modular design: adjustable floor height, added hooks or dividers, suitable for different sizes of goods.   

-Human friendly: Lightweight structure (often made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy), easy to push and pull, ergonomic.   

-Efficient sorting: Multi layer cargo platforms support order classification, reducing the frequency of handling.

 

3. Comparison of Structure and Function

About	Storage cage	Logistics trolley
Material	Cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel and other metal materials, strong and durable	Metal frame (such as Q235 steel) combined with plastic components (such as HDPE chassis), partially made of lightweight aluminum alloy.
Features	Foldable stacking, saving space (reducing empty volume by 70% -90%).	Modular design, adjustable floor height, installation of partitions or labels, some with brake and swivel wheel systems.
Load-bearing capacity	Typically 1-2 tons, industrial grade heavy cargo storage.	Generally around 500kg, some models can be overloaded up to 600kg, suitable for small and medium-sized goods.
Mobility	Use a forklift or crane to transport it, and install mobile wheels to increase its ability to move by itself.	Equipped with swivel wheels and directional wheels, it can be flexibly turned by manual pushing.
Protection	Fully enclosed metal mesh structure, dust-proof and anti scattering, suitable for precision parts or fragile goods.	Open or semi closed structure, relying on straps or guardrails to secure goods, with weak protection.

 

4. Applicable scenarios

---Storage cage

-Manufacturing industry: intermediate storage of raw materials and semi-finished products (such as rust prevention storage of automotive parts).   

-Cold chain logistics: Collaborate with pallets to achieve efficient turnover in low-temperature environments.   

-E-commerce warehousing: Standardized full container loading and unloading for easy inventory counting.  

-Automotive components: storage of precision parts required for rust and dust prevention

 

---Logistics trolley

-Warehouse sorting: E-commerce orders are sorted by "goods to people" to reduce employee movement distance.   

-Production line distribution: supply materials to workstations in a timely and quantitative manner to improve JIT efficiency.   

-Store replenishment: Supermarket or retail store goods are quickly transported, even as temporary display heads.   

-Pharmaceutical industry: Designated distribution of drugs/equipment in clean workshops

 

5. Advantage comparison

Storage cage	Logistics trolley
High load-bearing capacity, suitable for storing heavy goods.	Flexible mobility, suitable for short distance and high-frequency handling.
High space utilization (stacking 4 or more layers).	Modular design, customized functions as needed (such as adding layers and hooks).
Strong protection and reduced cargo damage rate.	Reduce labor costs and increase single handling volume by 30%.

 

6. Collaborative Applications and Trends

The two are often used together to form a "storage handling" closed loop:

-Static storage: Centralized management of goods in storage cages to ensure stability upstream of the supply chain.   

-Dynamic flow: Logistics vehicles complete final delivery, improving response speed.   

-Intelligent upgrade: Some logistics vehicles integrate RFID or IoT technology to achieve linkage with the warehouse management system (WMS) and optimize scheduling efficiency.   

 

---Summary:

The storage cage has the core value of large-scale storage and is suitable for heavy and large quantities of goods; Logistics vehicles are known for their flexible handling and are suitable for high-frequency, small batch transportation. Enterprises can choose matching according to business needs, or achieve a balance between space and efficiency through customized solutions such as folding storage cages and wheeled carts.