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<h2>Revolutionizing Weapon Storage</h2>
<p>In the ever-evolving world of military technology, innovation takes center stage. The US Military's Next Generation Squad Weapon initiative, which aims to replace the M4 and M249 weapons systems, awarded SIG Sauer the contract to develop the M7 rifle and M250 machine gun in 2022. This program stands to be the most significant small arms contract issued by the US military in the past 65 years, with an expected issuance of 400,000 weapons by 2032.</p>
<p>With over a decade of experience, Spacesaver was able to quickly recognize the unique needs for this project.  First, it became quite evident that two new brackets were needed, one for transport applications and the other for non-transport.  Beyond this, our years of experience led us to recognize that due to the unique length of the M250 with the suppressor, our 45” UWR® would work; however, would not be optimal for easily loading and unloading cabinets quickly without damaging these weapons.  This is when our team of engineers determined that a 51” cabinet would be ideal to support the M250.</p> 
<h3>Ammunition for the Future</h3>
<ul>
<li>As weapons storage needs change, our flexible universal base helps to future-proof armories</li>
<li>New 51” Cabinet Size - optimized for storing M250</li>
<li>Compatibility with our high-density mobile systems</li>
<li>Only vendor that has a storage solution for both transport and non-transport applications of the M7/M250</li>
<li>UWR reconfigurability allows for easily swapping brackets in existing cabinets</li>
</ul>
<h2>Unrivaled Arsenal</h2>
<p>Spacesaver is your one-stop shop for all storage needs, offering a wide range of solutions. From M7/M250 transport and non-transport storage to compatibility with our high-density mobile systems, which enable space efficiency and armory optimization, Spacesaver has it all. Our Universal™ Expeditionary Weapons Storage System is the most secure way to store and ship weapons in a TriCon. It consolidates weapons in standard-size TriCon containers during deployment, ensuring secure transport while saving time and space for all branches of the military. In addition, we provide a deployable storage solution as an alternative to wooden shipping crates, known as the Rapid Readiness Box. What sets Spacesaver products apart is not only their deployability and durability but also their safety. A crucial component of our safety focus is our Parachute Storage, which is designed to ensure the safety and security of the hundreds of personnel chutes we pack and store daily.</p>
<p>We have expert pre- and post-sale guidance through our nationwide network of local distributors, ensuring a seamless transformation of your armory with the correct product installation. Best yet, Spacesaver products are ISO 9001 Certified with a lifetime limited warranty. We want to offer you the best possible solutions that are made right here in the USA. When you choose Spacesaver, you're not just choosing a storage solution; you're choosing a partner in revolutionizing your armory for the future.</p>

Storage for the Next Generation of Squad Weapons.

Storage for the Next Generation of Squad Weapons

New UWR® Accessories and 51” Cabinet

<p>For thousands of active-duty members and civilians on military installations, almost everything needed to carry out their daily activities can be found onsite, including <a href="/military/military-treatment-facilities">military treatment facilities (MTFs)</a>. From base pharmacies to hospital ships, MTFs store the medicine and supplies needed to keep soldiers and those that support them healthy and ready for action.</p>
<p>Throughout all branches of the <a href="/military">military, storage solutions</a> are utilized to preserve and protect valuable medications, all while conserving limited space within their respective facilities. Let’s take a look at these solutions, examples of MTFs they can be found within, and the impact they are making for military installations all over the world.</p>
<h2>Solutions At Sea</h2>
<p>Aboard the massive <a href="/blog/medical-supply-storage-on-a-navy-hospitalship/">USNS Comfort</a>, interior storage capacity for medicine and supplies can be surprisingly limited, making the ability to maximize their allocated footprint a vital resource. In addition, issues with material security caused by the unsteady nature of functioning on water had administrators in search of a safer, more efficient solution.</p>
<p>That solution, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/heavy-duty-mobile-racking">Spacesaver’s ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System</a>, utilizes roller-guide carriages with in-rail, anti-tip features, as well as synchro drive and mechanical clutch brakes. Equipped with custom rail-locking bars at the base and overhead brackets attached to the tops of the shelving, the system allows users to prevent movement by locking down open “underway” aisles. To promote further organization and security, shelves are available with bin fronts and dividers and can be fitted with tambour doors.</p>
<h2>Surgically Precise Storage</h2>
<p>Surgical instruments and packed surgical kits require the highest care to remain safe, secure, and ready for use at a moment’s notice. Like any other surgical setting, MTFs require surgical storage areas that ensure instrument sterility and accessibility are preserved, simplify inventory management, and fit within a constrained space.</p>
<p>To achieve these requirements, MTF administrators can turn to their local Spacesaver consultant to deliver the perfect solution, consisting of wire shelving on stainless steel ActivRAC systems with stainless rail, incorporating an automated vertical carousel system to store surgical instruments in bins. The wire shelving units minimize dust accumulation, and the shelves are spaced to accommodate the packed surgical kits and make optimal use of the allotted space.</p>
<h2>Versatile Solutions for Heightened Responsiveness</h2>
<p>Preparedness is a staple of the military mentality. And, while no MTF wishes to be face-to-face with an emergency medical situation, they need to know they have the supplies and the systems to be ready for one. By utilizing solutions big and small, MTFs have the ability to store more and move faster at the time of need.</p>
<p>When life-saving supplies are required at a moment’s notice, MTFs can rely on Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/shelving/flexible-shelving">Flexible Shelving</a> to securely store and swiftly deliver the right materials for the situation. Mounted on casters and available in a variety of configurations, these adaptable units are designed to accommodate the specific needs of each installation’s medical facilities.</p>
<p>As available space is at a premium on base, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems">Spacesaver’s High-Density Mobile Storage (HDMS) Systems</a> allow MTFs to store twice the amount of supplies in half the footprint, increasing access to supplies for staff and giving them more time to care for their patients. Having been utilized within hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics to efficiently store medical supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment, these versatile systems allow users to safely keep resources organized and available when needed.</p>
<h2>Overseas Scripts</h2>
<p>Maintaining efficient pharmaceutical operations on military bases can be a large undertaking. Not only do you need to need to account for the demands of and ever-changing number of active-duty military members and authorized civilian residents, but you need to have the capacity and resources to adapt to ailments ranging from the common cold to those requiring far more intricate and vital treatments.</p>
<p>In the case of a pharmacy located on a U.S. base across the Atlantic, its basement storage had become a cluttered mess of outdated and inefficient static shelving, creating issues with controlling storage and maintaining quick access to the medications and supplies it housed. Enter Spacesaver and its versatile pharmaceutical storage product lineup.</p>
<p>As the basement had limited space to work with, a multitude of solutions were needed. After removing and upgrading the flooring, our experts installed shelving with butcher block work benches, a <a href="/products/specialty-storage/modular-systems">FrameWRX® Storage System</a> with standard and bin shelving, and mechanical assist mobile systems to maximize capacity and streamline organization.</p>

Spacesaver brings efficient healthcare solutions to military treatment facilities. Go behind the scenes and see how these systems work.

Helping the Military Soldier On

Spacesaver’s healthcare solutions keep warriors in the fight.

<h2>A Legacy Is Born</h2>
<p>Spacesaver began building weapons racks in 1998, driven primarily by a rising demand for secure arms storage solutions from law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities. Seeing the success of the racks in the public safety environment, we began perfecting the design to make it as durable and user-friendly as possible. In 2000, the Marine Corps came to Spacesaver looking to purchase racks capable of storing their Benelli M4 Tactical shotguns.</p>
<h2>Designed By Soldiers For Soldiers</h2>
<p>Through initial discussions with the Marine Corps, it became clear they wanted more than just a rack for housing the M4. Instead, they needed a universal rack that could store the weapons safely and with their optics zeroed. After working extensively with the Marines to understand their weapons storage challenges, we designed, iterated, and developed what is now the Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®) – alongside those who would be using it every day.</p>
<p>After the release of the UWR, the Marine Corps cataloged and assigned NSNs to all UWR components, ensuring their weapons rack of choice would be available as the standard at all installations. To date, the UWR has been field tested extensively by all branches of the military and exceeds OPNAVINST 5530.13C and AR 190-1, MARCORSYSCOM, and TACOM standards.</p>
<h3>Testing And Engineering</h3>
<p>The Marines were so pleased with their custom solution that in 2003, the UWR became a cornerstone of our military storage solutions for all branches. Soon after, Spacesaver began getting requests from units that wanted to deploy with their weapons cabinets. To accommodate this need, the original cabinet was engineered and tested to protect weapons from shifting and abrasion during transport and to hold up over multiple deployments.</p>
<h3>Even More Capacity</h3>
<p>As units returned from deployment, they were looking for ways to store more weapons in their arms room without sacrificing the convenience and security of their UWR. To respond to this need, Spacesaver developed an 84” weapons rack, which allows for even higher density weapons storage in static applications. These racks can even be paired with a high-density mobile storage system to further compact space, making the solution a go-to for in-garrison weapons storage.</p>
<h5>Ready to be More Ready?</h5>
<p>As the needs of the military change, we continue to adapt and develop our military solutions. From weapons racks to medical supply storage, our local experts are here to help ensure every piece of gear is ready for transport and deployment. Reach out today.</p>

Spacesaver’s Universal Weapons Rack has been serving the military for decades.

The UWR Legacy

A solution developed with the military, for the military.

<h2>Functioning like small cities, military installations house a tremendous amount of gear, supplies, and weapons to support the health, safety, and readiness of those on base. </h2>
<p>In the case of weapons storage, there are two major considerations – time and space – that are instrumental in choosing which solutions are used and where they will be located. </p>


<h3>Protecting Time and Space</h3>
<p>Let’s start with time. From training to rapid deployment, military personnel need to have quick access to their weapon storage and the confidence that each ordnance is where it should be and is ready for action. Time spent searching or sighting in their weapons is time taken away from sharpening their skills, or when deployed, defending their position.</p>

<p>Military installations house not only service members, but their families and civilian support staff as well. With all that is needed to provide proper care for residents, optimizing weapons storage space is vital to maintaining order, access, and accountability across many areas on base.</p>

<p>Spacesaver and its <a href="/markets/military-storage-solutions/">military storage experts</a> have a wide variety of high-density weapons storage solutions to help base commanders keep their service members and their gear safe, secure, and ready for action. Let’s take a look at some of these solutions and how they can help boost preparedness and efficiency at your installation.</p>

<h3>More Space On Base</h3>
<p>
Military arms and their supporting accessories are designed for dependable operation in the field. Part of what keeps them dependable is the method in which they are stored. In order to keep all types of ordnance performing at the highest level while occupying the smallest footprint possible, storage solutions must be flexible to adapt to varying sizes and volumes of weapons.</p>

<p>
<a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">Spacesaver’s high-density mobile storage systems</a> ensure that a wide variety of weapons – from pistols to long guns – and gear are kept accessible, secure, and at the ready. By eliminating fixed aisles, base commanders are able to conserve valuable floorspace within the armory, allowing room for future ordnance like the Sig Sauer XM7 and XM250 and Vortex Smart Optic that will be fielded in late 2023.</p>

<h3>UWR You Ready for Action?</h3>
<p>For base commanders, safely transporting weapons from the base to the range to the battlefield can be both time and resource consuming. Without a trusted mode of transport, weapons and gear can be damaged and desynchronized, adding unnecessary prep time to an already regimented schedule.</p>

<p><a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Spacesaver’s Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®)</a> provides a versatile solution for weapons storage and transport that allows you to go from stationary to in transit without additional preparation. UWR’s flexible configuration can securely and efficiently support a variety of weapons, completely preventing them from movement, shock, vibration, and abrasion in route to their destination.</p>

<h3>UWR You Ready for Action?</h3>
<p>For base commanders, safely transporting weapons from the base to the range to the battlefield can be both time and resource consuming. Without a trusted mode of transport, weapons and gear can be damaged and desynchronized, adding unnecessary prep time to an already regimented schedule.</p>

<p><a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Spacesaver’s Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR®)</a> provides a versatile solution for weapons storage and transport that allows you to go from stationary to in transit without additional preparation. UWR’s flexible configuration can securely and efficiently support a variety of weapons, completely preventing them from movement, shock, vibration, and abrasion in route to their destination.</p>

<p>Need to bridge the gap between today’s weaponry and tomorrow’s advanced ordnance? See how Spacesaver’s Universal™ Weapons Rack (UWR) can help make room the future.</p>

<h3>Room to Bring Out (and Store) The Big Guns</h3>
<p>For larger divisions, efficient weapons transport requires a larger storage solution to safely house the number of weapons and gear needed to support their troops. To help in saving time, effort, and space taken up by employing multiple smaller weapons storage solutions, Spacesaver’s engineers developed the <a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/products/weapons-storage/tricon-weapons-storage/">Universal Expeditionary™ Weapons Storage System (UEWSS)</a>.</p>

<p>This Type 1 TriCON container is designed to efficiently store, ship, and support the contents of multiple weapons racks in less space. Its strategic design enables the container to be easily transported via forklift, allowing personnel to expend their energy on other projects. The standard size of the UEWSS also permits it to be stored and stacked on flatbeds for economical and secure travel.</p>

<h3>Protecting Time and Space</h3>
<p >Armed with the knowledge and experience to maximize the available space and readiness at your base, Spacesaver’s team of military tacticians have the solutions to ensure you win the battle against inefficient weapons storage.</p>

Innovative storage solutions to protect and serve all your ordnance.

Storing A Higher Volume of Preparedness

<h2>There are roughly <strong>60 military hospitals across the country</strong> and most have a military treatment facility (MTF) component within them.</h2>

<p> From storing records to distributing medicine and supplies, MTFs play a huge role in protecting those that protect us. Here are a few examples of how Spacesaver’s team of military storage experts can provide solutions to increase readiness, prevent property loss, and optimize space for those who serve.</p>

<h3>Providing Value, A Mile High</h3>
<p>Like many military medical facilities, Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO was facing a lack of space and inefficient operations regarding inventory control. Knowing a change was needed, they reached out to Spacesaver’s local expert to assess what could be done to replace its aging <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density mobile storage (HDMS) system</a>.</p>
<p>Upon meeting with hospital’s property manager and members of its administrative team, our consultant was able to present options to remove and replace the system with one that better fit its available space and future need. Knowing the installation would be in the basement, the resulting HDMS solution included water-resistant document boxes and antimicrobial paint to ensure items would be protected. </p>

<h3>A Solid Foundation for Access</h3>
<p>Due to inefficient storage products at a US Air Force Medical Center, surgical kits and soft supplies were being stored on opposite floors, unnecessarily extending surgical case preparation process. Additionally, regulations at the Center state that all high-density storage solutions must be built on top of the existing floor with no floor penetration, and flooring material be manufactured from stainless steel.</p>

<p>As both factors are critical in controlling the spread of contaminants, Center staff called their local Spacesaver consultant to help develop a solution. The result included <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/modular-moving-shelving-systems/">Spacesaver high-density storage systems</a> with the capacity to collocate supplies, installed on engineered-to-order stainless steel tread flooring. Still, the Center’s existing wire carts were installed directly on the Spacesaver high-density mobile carriages, resulting in significant cost savings, and allowing space for an additional system using “waterfall” wire shelving.</p>


<h3>Medical Storage by Land and Sea</h3>
<p>The USNS Comfort is a 1000-bed hospital ship that has been deployed on humanitarian missions around the globe. While docked in Manhattan to help relieve New York City’s overburdened healthcare system during the COVID-19 crisis, <a href="/blog/medical-supply-storage-on-a-navy-hospitalship/">Spacesaver’s systems played a crucial role in keeping the ship’s pharmacy and sterile supply storage areas organized and safe</a>.</p>
<p>Although the Comfort is a massive ship with a displacement of approximately 70,000 tons, interior storage space is limited. In addition, staff were concerned about the previous storage systems and how they would slide along the rails unpredictably when the ship was underway.</p>
<p>To remedy this situation, Spacesaver’s local consultant was brought in and worked with the ship’s medical staff and Spacesaver’s engineers to design safer solutions. The resulting Spacesaver systems use roller-guide carriages with in-rail anti-tip, as well as synchro drive and mechanical clutch brakes, allowing crew to lock down storage and prevent movement when the ship is both stationary and underway.</p>
<h3>(Patch)ing Up Storage Ailments</h3>
<p>Spacesaver’s storage solutions are making a difference for the United States Air Force (USAF) base in Stuttgart, Germany. With basement storage that had become a cluttered mess, <a href="/blog/pharmaceutical-storage-for-military/">Patch Barracks’ busy pharmacy</a> was experiencing issues with controlling storage and maintaining quick access to the medications and supplies it housed for the base. Outdated and inefficient static shelving blocked visibility and failed to provide enough capacity for the growing number of medications needed to be on hand.</p>
<p>In need of support, base officials contacted Spacesaver’s team of storage experts to assess the situation and provide solutions to best accommodate the limited space of the pharmacy’s basement. We installed new flooring, shelving with butcher block work benches, a <a href="/products/commercial-modular-storage-systems/framewrx-bin-shelving-system/">FrameWRX® Storage System</a> with standard and bin shelving, and mechanical assist mobile systems to maximize capacity and organization. The result was a more organized Pharmacy with more than double the pharmaceutical storage capacity and two additional work areas for staff.</p>

<h2>How Healthy Is Your Storage?</h2>
<p>Whether you operate by Land, Sea, or Air (or all the above), Spacesaver’s team of military storage experts have the solutions to keep your base running heathy and efficiently. Reach out to set up a free assessment with your local consultant!</p>



Efficient Storage: The right prescription for a healthy defense.

A Matter of (National) Health and Safety

<h2>If you need more storage space, you don’t necessarily have to expand into another warehouse or storeroom on base. </h2>
	<p>Spacesaver can help you recover underutilized space in your existing facility and put it to good use!</p>
<p><strong>Here are 5 warehouses and storage areas on military bases around the US that we’ve optimized by helping our clients store more in the space they already have.</strong></p>


	<p>How do we do it? With <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Mobile Storage</a> systems. Here’s how it works.</p>
<h3>Save space with high-density storage</h3>
<p>Eliminate wasted aisle space by mounting shelving or racking on “carriages” that move along rails.</p>

	
	<h3>Military Warehouse Storage</h3>
<p>This warehouse on a large military base stores parts and equipment for vehicle maintenance. A mobilized ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System keeps inventory of all sizes organized and accessible. </p>



	
	<h3>Save Space in Your Armory</h3>
<p>This Marine Corps base keeps weapons secure in <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Universal™ Weapons Racks</a> (UWR®) mounted on Spacesaver mobile storage systems. Promote quick, convenient access to frequently accessed items with shelving mounted on the ends of a mobile system.</p>



	
	<h3>Tool Room Storage</h3>
<p>Save space and keep expensive tools organized and secure. This tool room in an aircraft maintenance facility uses a <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/heavy-duty-mobile-racking/">light-duty ActivRAC system</a> to eliminate wasted space in the aisles. </p>



	
	<h3>Aircraft MRO Crate Storage</h3>
<p>An aircraft MRO storage area at a Texas Air Force base has reduced labor hours by 97 percent and saved $40,000 per year by storing crates on the ActivRAC system instead of on the floor. </p>



	
	<h3>Parachute Storage Areas with High-Density Mobile Systems</h3>
<p>We help keep parachutes clean and organized. Choose from stackable parachute containers on ActivRAC or cantilever ‘arms’ on a high-density storage system.</p>


	
	<h3>Store More in the Space You Have</h3>
<p>Spacesaver’s military storage solutions save time and make the most of your space. That means more space for essential items, more time for training and working, and less time looking for stored items.</p>









Save space and promote readiness with high-density storage options.

Military Storage on Base

<p>Military warehouses need to store a variety of items to keep operations running smoothly. This warehouse on a large military base stores parts and equipment for vehicle maintenance, and its inventory includes large and bulky items like tires and radiators as well as smaller parts like oil filters.</p>


<h3><small>The Challenge</small><br>A 20-Year-Old Mobilized Racking System</h3>
<p>To keep inventory organized while also providing convenient access to stored items, a <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">Spacesaver mobile racking system</a> was installed in this military warehouse about 20 years ago. The system functioned well over the years, but, similar to the warehouse’s original thermostats and security systems, the mobile racking’s electronic components eventually needed an update. Spacesaver gave advance notice to warehouse staff that the electronics manufacturer would no longer make or support the components. </p>

	<h3><small>The Solution</small><br>Re-Investing in a Valuable Asset</h3>
<p>Staff use the Spacesaver system continually every day, so decision-makers at the base decided to proactively update its electronics system rather than face unplanned downtime. They opted for <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/mobile-shelving-modes-of-operation/#powered">Touch Technology™ Control</a>, which provides an intuitive user interface and allows staff to use a touch screen or remote control to open and close aisles. They also chose the patented <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/high-density-mobile-storage-safety-options/">Zero Force Sensor® safety control</a>, which uses beams of light to detect the presence of a person or an object in an aisle.</p>

<p>The nearby Spacesaver distributorship sent a crew of factory-certified technicians to replace the electronic components. The crew minimized disruption by leaving stored items on the racking and working around staff’s schedules.</p>

		<h3><small>The Result</small><br>Refurbished Electronics</h3>
<p>Now the system works like new. The military saved money by refreshing and reinvesting in a proven asset, and the new control and safety options make the system safer and even more convenient to use.</p>

Re-investing in a valuable 20-year-old asset.

Updating Mobilized Pallet Racking in a Military Warehouse

<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>The Challenge</strong></p>
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Keeping SCUBA Gear Organized</h2>
<p>During military operations and exercises, lives depend on SCUBA gear being clean, organized, and in good working condition. The systems are complex and a malfunctioning or missing part could lead to tragedy.</p>
<p>When instructors at this military dive school in Florida saw a <a href="/products/military-parachute-storage/">Spacesaver parachute rack</a> elsewhere on the base, they thought it would provide an excellent storage solution for weighted vests, regulators, and other gear. </p>

<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>The Solution</strong></p>
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Storage Racks for Military SCUBA Gear</h2>
<p>With a sturdy steel frame and cantilever “arms” that can bear up to 90 pounds each, these racks offer a flexible storage solution that optimizes space. The arms can be positioned anywhere on the frame and repositioned when needs change.</p>
<p>The racks can be mounted on casters for mobility, or they can be set directly on the floor. They can even be mounted on compact mobile storage systems to save more floor space.</p>


<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>The Result</strong></p>
<h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Improved Readiness, Decreased Footprint</h2>
<p>Now the dive school has a central location to store SCUBA gear, which helps streamline inventory processes and ensure that all components are in good working order. </p>


Military SCUBA Storage

Reducing Footprint & Improving Readiness

<p>A <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">Spacesaver high-density storage system</a> securely stores weapons and improves efficiency at this military armory, while also freeing up valuable floor space for maintenance and repair work.</p>

<h3>The Challenge</h3>
<p>Security forces at this base are issued weapons and communications gear at the beginning of every shift, and they turn it back in to the armory when their shift is over. Maintaining an efficient workflow is key because a lot of gear goes into and out of the armory several times a day, and every minute that airmen spend waiting for gear is a minute wasted.</p>
<p>The arms room was cramped and crowded, with weapons storage on stationary shelving taking up most of the floorspace. The aisles were so narrow that only one armorer at a time could retrieve or replace weapons, which resulted in longer wait times.</p>
<p>In addition, the armorers knew that lives could depend on keeping the weapons in good working order, but they had to perform repairs on cramped, crowded tables in a corner of the armory. They needed more space to be able to work comfortably and efficiently.</p>

Reducing footprint and improving efficiency on an Air Force base

High-density Weapon Storage in a Military Armory

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<h1 style="text-align: center; color: #00b4b4;">Secure Tool Storage at an Air Force Base</h1>
<h2 class="whiteText" style="text-align: center;">Saving space and keeping frequently-used tools accessible.</h2>
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In the U.S. Air Force, lives depend on well-maintained planes. Extensive maintenance projects take place in specialized facilities, but technicians also need to perform day-to-day maintenance as issues arise. Tools and supplies for those jobs need to be organized and in good condition, and they need to be kept in a space that’s both secure and convenient.

To store commonly-used tools, parts, and supplies, the Support Section Chief at this Air Maintenance Unit wanted to set up a cage in the supply room near the exit door to the runway. Space was a problem, though: the shelving could be set up against the wall, but the cage would need to extend three feet into the room, beyond the outer edge of the shelving, to provide ADA-compliant access to stored items.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1660769548331{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]The local Spacesaver consultant was on base working on another project, so the Support Section Chief asked him to provide insights into the problem.

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Saving space and keeping frequently-used tools accessible.

Secure Tool Storage at an Air Force Base

<p><strong>If your government purchase card limit has recently been increased, this is the perfect time to take control of unorganized areas on base.</strong></p>

<p>Does your unit have a “black hole?” That’s an area in a warehouse, in a CIF, in a tool room, or anywhere that gear tends to pile up. We see it all the time. A few bulk supplies get stacked in a corner, or gear that’s too big for lockers is crammed onto storeroom shelves, and pretty soon stuff gets lost and inventory becomes a nightmare. Worst of all, you’re wasting time looking for gear and sometimes even wasting money on things you already have, if only you could find them.</p>
<p><strong>If your unit’s equipment and supplies aren’t ready and secure, neither is your unit.</strong> Ready, secure military gear storage is your first step in supporting your troops and their missions.</p>

	
	<p>That’s where Spacesaver comes in. We specialize in designing <a href="/markets/military-storage-solutions/">military storage solutions</a> that optimize workflows and fit in seamlessly with your space. That means more time for training and increased readiness.</p>
	
	<p>We can get you the solutions you need to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Get Organized</li>
<li>Increase Readiness</li>
<li>Save Space</li>
<li>Prevent Property Loss</li>
<li>Save Time</li>
</ul>

<h2>Spend more time training and less time looking for gear.</h2>
<p>Your nearby Spacesaver consultants can assess problem areas and show you quick-turn options for getting organized. Here are just five ways we can help. </p>
<h3>1. Organize weapons</h3>
<p>Ensure readiness by securing military weapons on base, during transport, and in theater.</p>

<h3>2. Save Space in CIFs and Warehouses</h3>
<p>Has an influx of COVID-related supplies and equipment left you scrambling for better CIF storage and more warehouse storage? We can help double your storage capacity in the same footprint while keeping everything organized and accessible.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Storage Systems</a></strong><br>
Eliminate wasted aisle space by mounting shelving or racking on “carriages” that move.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="/products/commercial-metal-shelving/">Steel Shelving</a></strong><br>
Spacesaver’s 4-Post and case-type shelving accommodates a variety of accessories, including secure doors, to keep bulk PPE and other items organized and secure.</p>

<h3>3. Organize Military Tool Rooms</h3>
<p>Keep expensive tools organized and at the ready, right where they’re needed.</p>

<h3>4. Stack UTVs in Storage and During Transport</h3>
<p><a href="/stackable-utv-rack-military-storage/">Spacesaver’s Mobility Crate</a> provides secure and ready storage for utility terrain vehicles (UTV).</p>

<ul>
<li>Stackable</li>
<li>Collapsible</li>
<li>Provides Full Access During Storage</li>
</ul>

<h3>5. Secure Personal and Issued Gear</h3>
<p>Prevent property loss by keeping gear secure, organized, and at the ready with sturdy lockers and accessories.</p>



Increase Readiness. Reduce Footprint. Prevent Property Loss.

5 Ways to Improve Military Gear Storage on Base

<p>Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density storage systems</a> are well-known for saving space and improving organization. But did you know they aren’t only for warehouses and locked storerooms? With appealing graphics and security features, you can store frequently-accessed items right where they’re needed in workrooms and tool rooms.</p>

<h3>Graphics</h3>

<p>Boost morale and reinforce your mission with custom graphics. We’ll coordinate
    the design and application of your custom graphic wraps.</p>	<a href="#">Download for More Info</a>
    
    <h3>Tambour Doors</h3>

<p>Roll-down doors close and lock securely, protecting stored items and preventing
    unauthorized access. The tambour doors pictured here are slatted to promote
    visibility and airflow.</p>	
    
    <p>With the right security features and an appealing look, you can bring storage for crucial equipment and supplies out of distant warehouses and locked storerooms. Save time, money, and effort by storing gear where you need it.</p>
    
    <p>What’s your biggest storage challenge? Your nearby Spacesaver consultant can meet with you to explain all your options. Contact us to <a href="/contact-us">schedule a free consultation</a>.</p>

Keep frequently-accessed items close at hand.

Secure Military Storage in Workrooms

<p>Keeping track of government property that’s used by hundreds of soldiers
    can be a challenge, especially when soldiers have to store their gear at
    home. That was the case for the North Carolina National Guard. With no
    central storage space for large mobility bags and other gear, soldiers
    had to take items home or store them in their vehicles, which led to missing
    gear and the resulting paperwork and lost time.</p>
<p>A study found that over 90% of Organizational Clothing and Individual
    Equipment (OCIE) military property losses were occurring in ranks E1 through
    E5. To keep soldiers’ valuable equipment secure and accounted for, leadership
    concluded that the most effective solution would be to create a locker
    room in each National Guard readiness center in the state.</p>
<p>Durable steel lockers help save time, streamline inventory processes,
    and prevent property loss.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Lockers were designed to hold large gear bags and other equipment.</p>
<p></p>
<p>A variety of accessories are available, including shelves, hooks, and
    lock options.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Perforated doors allow ventilation while securing property.</p>
<p>The next step was to select the lockers. The project planning team had
    previously seen sample metal lockers and wire cages, but those products
    didn’t offer the features they were looking for. The local Spacesaver consultant
    worked with Spacesaver’s engineering team to design custom <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers</a> to
    accommodate the soldiers’ large mobility bags and other equipment. The
    lockers are 78” tall by 32” wide by 24” deep, with two shelves, two coat
    hooks, and a hasp lock. Each sturdy steel locker has a perforated mesh
    door to provide airflow while also obscuring the view of expensive equipment
    kept inside.</p>
<p>The custom Spacesaver lockers were a perfect fit, and they have now been
    installed in centers throughout the state. The new locker rooms have the
    potential to save the North Carolina National Guard millions of dollars
    and thousands of hours by preventing property loss and the associated paperwork.</p>
	<h2>Other Ways to Prevent Military Property Loss</h2>

<p><a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Storage with Audit Trail</a>
Eliminate
    wasted space and prevent unauthorized access.</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">Weapons Racks</a>
Streamline
    inventory and keep weapons secure with versatile, fully configurable weapons
    racks.</p>
<p></p>
<p>ControLoc® Technology PIN-code or badge swipe records who accessed every
    locker, and when they accessed it.</p>
<p></p>

Custom lockers and other solutions to improve readiness and simplify inventory.

Prevent Military Property Loss

<p>The COVID-19 crisis has forced businesses and other institutions to look at preparedness through a new lens, and this often reveals the need to store more emergency supplies and equipment. Whether your readiness plan calls for minor adjustments to your storeroom or warehouse, or a major renovation, Spacesaver is here to help. Read on to see how you can create a cleaner workplace and keep emergency essentials on hand while still having plenty of room for day-to-day functions.</p>

<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Create a Cleaner Workplace</h2>
<h3 style="margin-top: 0;>Minimize high-touch surfaces</h3>
<p>Keypads and other high-touch surfaces can transmit disease. Help minimize risk with the <a href="/blog/bluetooth-control-high-density-storage/">TUSC® Control App</a>, which allows users to open and close aisles in new and retrofitted Spacesaver powered mobile systems with their mobile devices.</p>

<h3>Antimicrobial Paint Coating</h3>
<p>Our antimicrobial paint coating option can provide peace of mind, especially given current concerns about cleanliness and sanitation. This powder-coat finish contains a time-released germicidal agent to suppress the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew – but it won’t affect the finish color, durability, or performance of your product. We still encourage regular cleaning to maintain hygienic standards. Download our Info Sheet to learn more.</p>

<h3>Isolating Personal Gear</h3>
<p>Lockers promote cleanliness and readiness by providing a secure space for team members to store personal gear. <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle Personal Storage Lockers</a> and <a href="/products/day-use-lockers/">Day Use Lockers</a> are available in a variety of options so you can choose the size, style, colors, and finishes that suit your needs and your space.</p>

<p>When you purchase Spacesaver products, you’re supporting American manufacturing and your local economy. Our products are proudly made in the USA and our Wisconsin-based business is 100% employee owned, with hundreds of hard-working professionals in our office and manufacturing facility. In addition, our independent, locally owned distributorships employ hundreds of space planning experts and other professionals throughout North America. <a style="color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" href="/contact-us">Contact us</a> to get connected to your local Spacesaver consultant.</p>

<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Make Room for Readiness</h2>
<h3 style="margin-top: 0;">Healthcare</h3>

<p>Every square foot of a healthcare facility that’s used for storage is
    space that could be used for patient care. Spacesaver’s <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density mobile storage systems</a> are
    a popular choice in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies because they eliminate
    wasted aisle space and free up space for other uses. These systems can
    also maximize vertical space inside the units with configurable shelving,
    <a
    href="/products/commercial-modular-storage-systems/framewrx-bin-shelving-system/">modular bins</a>, and steel pegboard. <a href="/markets/healthcare-storage-solutions/">See Healthcare Solutions</a>.</p>
    
    <h3>Public Safety</h3>

<p>Increase security and efficiency with best-in-class <a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">police lockers</a>,
    <a
    href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">weapons racks</a>, and more. If space is tight, move evidence, records,
        and bulk items to <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density storage systems</a> to
        free up space for PPE storage and other preparedness equipment. <a href="/markets/public-safety-storage/">See Public Safety Solutions</a>.</p>
        
        <h3>Military</h3>

<p>Military installations have all the storage needs of a small city and
    must store an immense amount of supplies and equipment. Our full line of
    <a
    href="/markets/military-storage-solutions/">military storage solutions</a>promotes readiness by streamlining processes,
        ensuring accountability, and making the most of limited storage space.
        When it’s time to deploy, our <a href="/products/weapons-storage/universal-weapon-rack/">weapon racks</a> can
        be packed directly into shipping containers to give your unit more time
        for training and preparation. <a href="/markets/military-storage-solutions/">See Military Solutions</a>.</p>

<h3>Schools, Libraries, &amp; Higher Education</h3>

<p>At a time when most schools, campuses, and libraries are closed, it’s
    important to look to the future and plan for “the new normal.” If your
    facility will need to store more emergency preparedness supplies and equipment,
    consider <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density storage systems</a> to
    optimize space. Although every storage space is different, you can generally
    expect to double your storage volume.</p>
    
    <h3>Schools, Libraries, &amp; Higher Education</h3>

<p>At a time when most schools, campuses, and libraries are closed, it’s
    important to look to the future and plan for “the new normal.” If your
    facility will need to store more emergency preparedness supplies and equipment,
    consider <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density storage systems</a> to
    optimize space. Although every storage space is different, you can generally
    expect to double your storage volume.</p>
    
    <p>Being prepared often means acquiring more supplies and equipment – as well as finding places to store it. When you need to be ready for anything, you need a storage system that’s organized and accessible at a moment’s notice.</p>

<p>We’ve been helping clients save space, save time, and ensure security for nearly 50 years. We’re here to help you plan and prepare for the future. <a style="color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;" href="/contact-us">Contact us</a> to get connected with your local Spacesaver consultant.</p>


Your Partner in Preparedness

Smart storage for emergency essentials.

<p>A creative approach to product design helped improve readiness at this
    Air National Guard facility, where supply technicians needed to transfer
    fragile and expensive gear back and forth between helicopter pilots and
    the supply room. They wanted secure lockers that would open on the front
    and the back, so items could be deposited in the supply room and retrieved
    on the other side of the wall.</p>
<p>During a facility remodel, the architect worked with the local Spacesaver
    consultant to design pass-through gear lockers. Spacesaver’s custom manufacturing
    capabilities allow its engineers and manufacturing teams to combine different
    product features in unique ways. They were able to design “pass through”
    rear-loading gear lockers that are a hybrid of Spacesaver’s personal storage
    lockers and pass-through evidence lockers.</p>



<p>Pass-through gear lockers streamline workflows and minimize handling of
    delicate and expensive equipment.</p>
<ul>
    <li>Technicians access the lockers through perforated mesh doors on the back.</li>
    <li>Now it’s easy to securely transfer expensive equipment.</li>
    <li>Pilots open the lockers to retrieve or replace gear.</li>
</ul>



<p>From the corridor accessed by the pilots, the lockers look fairly typical:
    they’re two-tiered, with louvered steel doors and a padlock hasp. Instead
    of a solid steel back, though, the lockers are equipped with double-mesh
    doors that open into the supply storage area.</p>
<p>The mesh doors provide technicians with direct access and visibility into
    the lockers, allowing them to retrieve and replace helmets, communications
    equipment, and other gear for repair or routine maintenance. </p>


<p>Spacesaver’s engineers collaborate with military personnel to create sturdy, streamlined storage for weapons, personal gear, pilot gear, and more. When you need pilot lockers that will protect equipment and stand the test of time, contact us to set up a free consultation with your local Spacesaver rep. He or she will explain your options and help design the best storage solution for your space.</p>

Saving time and improving military readiness.

Pass-Through Gear Lockers for Military Pilots

<p>The USNS <em>Comfort</em> is a 1000-bed hospital ship that has been deployed on humanitarian missions around the globe. It most recently docked in Manhattan to help relieve New York City’s overburdened healthcare system during the COVID-19 crisis, and Spacesaver systems are playing a crucial role in keeping the ship’s pharmacy and sterile supply storage areas organized and safe.</p>

<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0;">The Challenge</h2>


<h3 style="margin-top: 0;">Safety in Limited Space</h3>

<p>Although the Comfort is a massive ship with a displacement of nearly 70,000
    tons, interior storage space is limited. As with any hospital, areas that
    are taken up by storage are spaces that could be used for patient care.
    But the safety of the crew must be a primary consideration as well, and
    staff were concerned about the storage systems in the Comfort’s pharmacy
    and sterile storage areas. In the pharmacy, a competitor’s high-density
    storage system slid along the rails unpredictably when the ship was underway.
    In the sterile supply area, a competitor’s wire shelving system on an overhead
    track posed similar risks.</p>
    
    <p style="text-align: center;">The USNS <em>Comfort</em> arrives in Manhattan on Monday, March 30.<br>
<em>The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.&nbsp;</em></p>

<h3>A compact, secure medical supply storage system that ensures the crew’s safety.</h3>

<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0;">Safer Solutions</h2>


<h3  style="margin-top: 0;">Custom Engineered for Safety</h3>

<p>The Spacesaver consultant at the ship’s homeport in Norfolk, Virginia,
    worked with the ship’s medical staff and Spacesaver’s engineers to design
    <a
    href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">safer high-density storage solutions</a>for the pharmacy and sterile supply
        areas. The resulting Spacesaver systems use roller-guide carriages with
        in-rail anti-tip, as well as synchro drive and mechanical clutch brakes.
        The systems are locked down with an open “underway” aisle with rail-locking
        bars at the base and custom overhead brackets that attach to the tops of
        the shelving to prevent movement.</p>
        
        <h3>Creative Installation Process</h3>

<p>Installing a <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">high-density mobile system</a> on
    a ship presented special challenges. The rails were bolted to a plate that
    was welded to the floor, and an aluminum floor was dropped in and secured
    between the rails. Metal ramps were welded to the rails to eliminate tripping
    hazards and provide convenient access for carts.</p>
    
    <h3>Securing Sterile Supplies &amp; Pharmaceuticals</h3>

<p>To keep stored items organized and secure, most shelves have bin fronts
    and dividers, and some shelves are secured with tambour doors. Stationary
    carriages are fitted with shelving instead of end panels to allow for quick
    access to frequently used items.</p>
    
   <h4> Products and services used in these projects:</h4>
<ul>
    <li><a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/">High-Density Mobile Systems</a>
    </li>
    <li><a href="/products/commercial-metal-shelving/4-post-static-shelving/">4-Post Shelving</a>
    </li>
    <li>Complimentary Consultation</li>
    <li>Custom Engineered Solutions</li>
</ul>

Storing sterile supplies and pharmaceuticals aboard the USNS Comfort.

Medical Supply Storage on a Navy Hospital Ship

<p><a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/products/military-parachute-storage/">Spacesaver’s heavy-duty cantilever racks</a> don’t
    have to just sit around. Racks can be set on the floor, or installed on
    compact mobile carriages to save space, or mounted on caster bases for
    ultimate flexibility. As your needs change, you can add more modular racks
    to ensure that gear stays organized and protected.</p>
<p>They’re designed to be sturdy enough to hold about 90 pounds per “arm,”
    which means they can accommodate a range of parachutes, backpacks, and
    other gear.</p>

Portable storage for military parachutes, dive bags, and other heavy hanging items.

Storage for Military Parachutes and Bags

<h3>The Challenge</h3>

<p>Material Center Operations, the group responsible for materials management
    at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) manufacturing facility
    in Orlando, FL, strives for continuous improvement as it aims to help boost
    the plant’s overall efficiency. The department implemented a new strategy
    to ensure fast- and slow-moving production materials came together harmoniously
    as dictated by its Materials Handling Requirements System.</p>
<p>The success of the new approach hinged on the ability to make space for
    storing slow-moving materials work with the flow, not against it. That
    drove the need to bring all slow-moving materials closer to the point of
    use, rather than storing a portion of them off site.</p>
<p>The issue was that the available storage space was inadequate, reduced
    from 4,000 to 3,000 square feet, so storing the slow-moving items on-site
    seemed impossible. And building an addition was out of the question.</p>
    
    <blockquote>“The ActivRAC system gives you the opportunity to take existing space
    and do more with it. We’ve seen how it can improve efficiencies for relatively
    low cost.”</blockquote>
<p>– Sam Cox, Senior Manager, Material Center Operations, Lockheed Martin</p>
    
    
    
    
    <h3>The Solution</h3>
<p>The local Spacesaver distributor worked with a senior manager at the firm to design an ActivRAC mobilized storage system to match the group’s strategic goals.</p>

<p>The <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/heavy-duty-mobile-racking/">ActivRAC system</a> makes
    more efficient use of limited storage space when compared with static (stationary)
    pallet racking. Industrial-grade carriages can be equipped with existing
    or new pallet racking, shelving and cabinets. The carriages move side-to-side
    on a carriage-and-rail system, which eliminates the need for an open aisle
    between rows of racking or shelving.</p>
<p>That means there’s no wasted space. Instead, users decide which aisle
    to open to easily access stored materials while remaining aisles stay closed.</p>
    
    <p>Team members use a pallet stacker to access stored materials. A user simply pushes a button on the front of the <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-shelving/heavy-duty-mobile-racking/">ActivRAC carriage</a> to open the desired aisle. Materials can be accessed from either side of the aisle, which expands to a full 12 feet for ample room to maneuver.</p>
<p>Aisles can also be opened by remote control or via an app on a tablet or phone.</p>

<h3>The Results</h3>

<ul>
    <li>Storage capacity increased by 70%: MFC at Lockheed Martin increased its
        capacity for storing slow-moving materials on-site by 70%, despite the
        substantially smaller area for storage.</li>
    <li>15% increase in efficiency: The ability to put slow-moving materials closer
        to the point of use contributes to a 15% gain in efficiency, as measured
        by minutes per transaction.</li>
    <li>Improved inventory control: Now that it’s easier to track production materials
        on site, inventory control has also improved.</li>
    <li>Additional space put to other uses: All that, plus more space at on- and
        off-site locations has allowed the Materials Center Operations to support
        additional functions.</li>
</ul>

The ActivRAC® Mobilized Storage System also contributes to a 15% increase in efficiency.

Lockheed Martin Warehouse Increases Storage Capacity by 70%

<p>U.S. Air Force pilots trust their lives to specialized gear, including
    flight suits and high-performance helmet systems. Pilot gear needs to be
    stored properly to ensure that it stays organized, protected, and in perfect
    working order.</p>
<p>The Flight Chief from the Aircrew Flight Equipment section called in the
    local Spacesaver consultant after pilots became frustrated with their former
    lockers at this Air Force base. He wanted to see if Spacesaver could design
    lockers that would store gear for the nearly 60 pilots who were stationed
    there.</p>
<p>The Spacesaver consultant worked with the Flight Chief and Spacesaver’s
    engineers for several months to perfect the design of these fighter pilot
    gear lockers.</p>
    
    <h2>The finished lockers include four compartments for pilot gear.</h2>
    
    <p style="text-align: center;">The <strong>main compartment</strong> stores flight suits and is open for optimal ventilation. It includes small hooks as well as a 14” harness bar that’s sturdy enough to bear up to 90 pounds.</p>
    
    <p style="text-align: center; ">A <strong>louvered drawer</strong> at the bottom of the locker stores the pilots’ G-suits, which protect them from high levels of acceleration force.</p>
    
    <p style="text-align: center;">At top is the <strong>helmet compartment</strong>, which is fitted with a perforated swing door for ventilation. It’s also lined with a foam insert to meet the customer’s padded surface storage requirement.</p>
    
    <p style="text-align: center;">The <strong>personal effects compartment</strong> houses the fighter pilots’ wallets, keys, and other personal items when they suit up to fly. It’s fitted with a 10-inch-tall flipper door that retracts into the locker.</p>
    
    <p>The lockers were sized for the pilot gear that needed to be stored as well as the space within the room, including a height restriction imposed by fire codes. The end result is a sturdy set of custom Air Force pilot gear lockers that keep fighter pilots’ gear organized and at the ready. </p>

<h3>Spacesaver products &amp; services used in this project</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="/products/locker-storage/freestyle-personal-storage-locker/">FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers</a></li>
<li><a href="/products/locker-storage/ta-50-gear-lockers/">Duty Bag Lockers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/company-about-spacesaver/spacesaver-partners/#installmaintenance">Long-Term Maintenance</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/company-about-spacesaver/spacesaver-partners/#spaceplanning">Complimentary Design Consultations</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Spacesaver’s engineers have been collaborating with military personnel for decades to create sturdy, streamlined storage for highly specialized gear. When you need gear lockers that will protect your gear and stand the test of time, contact us to set up a free consultation with your local Spacesaver rep. He or she will explain your options and help design a storage solution that’s a perfect fit.</p>

Custom storage for vital U.S. Air Force pilot gear.