Modes of Operation for High-Density Mobile Shelving
Choose Between 3 Control Options
Spacesaver’s compact storage systems eliminate wasted aisle space by mounting shelving, cabinets, or racking on “carriages” that move along rails. How do you open an aisle to retrieve items? That’s up to you! Choose from powered, mechanical assist or manual system control.
Get an introduction to how our High-Density Mobile Systems could work for you. Learn about our security options, storage accessories, and safety features.
Powered
Spacesaver’s electric shelving systems are reliable, fast, and safe. You can activate system movement with the push of a button or the touch of an LCD screen, and then enter the aisle as it opens. These systems offer PIN or badge-swipe activation to maintain an audit trail and limit access to confidential or valuable items, and the “soft-start, soft-stop” feature is ideal for fragile objects.
How reliable are electric shelving systems?
Through engineering, testing, and local support, we ensure your system works day in and day out. Want proof? Get the details in “The Power of Reliability” brochure!
Powered Controls include Touch Technology and TUSC™ Control App
Touch Technology Control
From cell phone and tablets to ATM machines and airport kiosks, LCD touchscreen technology has become a standard part of our daily lives—and striving for optimum ease of use, security, and safety, Spacesaver offers Touch Technology Control™, our own LCD touchscreen technology, for several of our high-density mobile storage systems. With an interactive and dynamic screen with an intuitive menu and tutorials, the visual features of Touch Technology Control makes it easier than ever to store and access the items you need in a safe, secure way.
TUSC® Control app
Now easily open aisles by pressing the control pad or using the TUSC® Control app that is compatable will all our powered control options. Open and close aisles from up to 100 feet away, get safety info, and search for stored items with your Android or iOS phone or tablet.
Mechanical-Assist
Mobile shelving units are moved by simply turning an ergonomically designed, soft-touch, three spoke rotating handle. This handle allows users to move carriage weights of 4,000 to 10,000 lbs. with only one pound of effort. A variety of safety options are available for mechanical-assist mobile storage systems.
Manual
Spacesaver manual mobile shelving systems are a cost-effective alternative to mechanical assist controls. Pulling the handle moves the carriage from side to side. Ideal for smaller mobile storage systems with lighter loads.
Manual Operation Floor Plan Example

Up to 16’ (4.8 m) long standard. Easy, frictionless movement for smaller applications. Four rows of 4’ (1.2 m) long manual units with two entry corridors.
Total = 3,424 Nominal Shelf Feet (1,043 m)
Our High-Density Mobile Storage Sytems come with a variety of safety options.
Concerned about safety? We are too! That’s why we offer a variety of safety options. See which one is right for you.