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Commercial Mobile Shelving Mechanism Repair

Repair of a manual crank-drive on high-density mobile shelving rows so the aisles move again.

Hand crank mounted on the end panel of a mobile shelving row, with the floor track and wheels visible below
Hand crank mounted on the end panel of a mobile shelving row, with the floor track and wheels visible below
End panel removed from a mobile shelving row, showing the chain drive and sprockets, with the crank handle and tools on the floor
End panel removed from a mobile shelving row, showing the chain drive and sprockets, with the crank handle and tools on the floor

Mobile shelving saves a lot of floor space in a commercial stockroom, but only when the rows move. When the drive mechanism fails, a crank stops turning or a row will not budge, and the aisle behind it is blocked.

RIM Handyman Service repaired the drive on a row of manual crank-operated mobile shelving in a commercial backroom. Each row rolls on wheels along a track in the floor, and the crank on the end panel turns a chain drive inside the row.

To get to the mechanism, RIM removed the crank handle and the end panel. That opened up the drive chain, sprockets, and chain guides for inspection and repair.

After the repair, the crank handle and end panel went back on, and the row was checked to make sure it moves along its floor track again.

If your commercial building has mobile shelving rows and a mechanism has broken or a crank will not turn, RIM can help. Request a quote with photos of the crank, the end panel, and the floor track.

Work performed

  • Removed the end panel and crank handle to open up the drive mechanism
  • Inspected the drive chain, sprockets, and chain guides inside the row
  • Repaired the drive mechanism and reinstalled the crank handle and end panel
  • Checked that the row moves along its floor track again
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Questions about this project

What is mobile shelving?

Mobile shelving, also called high-density shelving, is a set of shelving rows mounted on carriages that roll along tracks in the floor. Turning the crank on the end of a row drives it along the track, so you can open an aisle wherever you need one and save floor space.

When should I call about a mobile shelving row?

Call when a crank will not turn, spins without moving the row, feels much harder to turn than usual, or when a row moves unevenly or stops partway along the track.

What do you need from me before the visit?

Send photos of the crank, the end panel, and the floor track, plus a short description of what the row is doing. That helps RIM plan the work before arriving.

Do you work on mobile shelving in homes too?

Mobile shelving is most common in commercial stockrooms, warehouses, and storage rooms. If you have a similar system somewhere else, send photos and RIM will let you know if it is something we can help with.

Can you help with a stuck row or a broken crank?

Yes. This project was a crank-drive row that needed its drive mechanism repaired so it would move again. Send photos and a description of the problem to get started.

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