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Transform Your Shop Floor with LEAN Long Stock Storage Systems

Jordan Meyer, PMP, CPIM

Optimize Your Metal Fabrication Workflow with LEAN’s Innovative Long Stock Storage Solutions

In the fast-paced world of metal fabrication, managing long stock materials like steel tubes, bar stock, angle iron, and aluminum extrusions can often become a logistical nightmare. These cumbersome materials require careful handling and efficient storage solutions to optimize workflow and maximize productivity. Enter LEAN’s innovative Long Stock Storage Systems—designed specifically to simplify the inventory and accessibility of your long stock materials while reducing the overall footprint of your workspace.

Why LEAN Long Stock Storage is a Game Changer

Fabricators across America are recognizing the transformative power of LEAN’s long stock storage as a ‘huge win’ for their shop floors. By adopting this new process, businesses are not only streamlining their operations but are also witnessing significant growth in sales and revenue without expanding their current space. With uninterrupted access to materials, operators can allocate more time to value-add operations, generate more orders, and ultimately realize higher profits.

Investing in LEAN’s Long Stock Storage Systems offers a quick return on investment (ROI). Once you make the switch to a more efficient storage process for tubes, angle iron, extrusions, and more, your shop will wonder how it ever managed without it.

Lean bar stock storage racks streamline material handling.

Perks of LEAN Long Stock Storage

Say goodbye to disorderly stacks of metal and hello to organized efficiency! Here’s what you can expect with LEAN’s Long Stock Storage:

  • Vertically Tiered Cartridge Storage: Maximize your vertical space to free up floor area.
  • Waffle-Patterned Cartridges: The combination of dividers enables precise material separation for easier management.
  • Easy Material Retrieval: Streamlined access and visualization help staff quickly find what they need.
  • Accurate Inventory Counts: Never run out of materials again with enhanced counting capabilities.
  • Quality Assurance: A well-organized setup reduces mishaps and mistakes.
  • Space Optimization: Fit more into less without overcrowding.
  • Enhanced Safety: Organized storage means fewer accidents and a safer workspace

Round stock cartridges easily organizes and separates each material using interchangeable material upright posts.

What are LEAN Long Stock Storage Racks used for?

LEAN Long Stock Racking is specifically designed for the vertical storage of long materials such as metal tubing, extrusions, bar stock, and pipes. These racks utilize a tiered cartridge system, making them particularly beneficial in environments that use tube lasers. Proper racking is essential to avoid handling challenges and ensure efficient operations.

 

Cartridge Divider Posts to Keep Your Material Organized

LEAN’s innovative designs boast adjustable dividers with incremental positioning, offering unparalleled flexibility. This feature allows you to customize the storage compartments to precisely fit your material needs, ensuring everything is perfectly organized and easily accessible. The open design of the cartridges is particularly advantageous for storing long, rigid stock materials. These materials can overhang without any issues, providing versatility to accommodate various lengths while maintaining efficient storage. With LEAN’s designs, you can achieve optimal organization and accessibility, no matter the size or shape of your materials.

A real life example of Lean's Bar stock and round stock storage rack optimizing the way material is stored and accessed.

Start Your LEAN Journey Today

Is your shop ready to embrace the future of organization and efficiency? With LEAN’s Long Stock Storage Systems, you can enhance productivity, optimize space, and increase profitability all at once. Don’t let cumbersome materials clutter your workspace any longer—discover the future of inventory management today!

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