Portable Storage Structures In Industrial-Scale Operations
The availability of sheltered weatherproof spaces for secure storage that can protect materials from the elements can be a vital asset that contributes to the efficiency and returns from a wide variety of business operations across many industries.
Industries such as commercial recycling, aggregate distribution, and construction, in particular, use large quantities of loose materials and raw materials that need to be sheltered from moisture and adverse weather conditions to maintain their quality and overall productivity in operations.
While traditional buildings can be constructed to shield materials from the elements, reduce wastage, and maintain peak quality, the extremely high costs, the lengthy time required for construction, and the complexities of these construction projects turn businesses away from investing in these traditional fixed buildings.
Moreover, in business operations where the sites and premises shift from project to project, these traditional buildings are unfeasible and out of the question—this is why modern modular shelters, such as OPUS by McGregor, which function as robust and portable storage structures in industrial and commercial applications have been gaining massive popularity in recent years.
What are portable storage structures and how are they integrated into operations?
Portable structures for storage in commercial and industrial operations are highly modular shelters that are made to excel in material storage and outperform traditional buildings while offering greater flexibility and versatility to businesses that integrate them.
They offer unwavering protection from the elements and provide secure shelter from heavy rains, persisting snowfall and hail, as well as extremely strong wind loads—OPUS boasts wind resistance up to a Beaufort 10 rating and even Beaufort 12 in the case of the OPUS Midi configuration.
The extreme formidability of these modular portable storage structures by McGregor is a result of the high-quality raw materials that are used in their construction and the highest production standards that are met when manufacturing in the UK. The best examples consist of galvanised high-strength steel frames and durable PVC-coated fabric canopies that provide long-lasting cover outdoors.
Bearing convenience in mind, OPUS structures can also be easily integrated onto a base made of interlocking precast concrete blocks such as Legato blocks. The assembly can be done in as little as 48 hours and the ease of disassembly, relocatability, and reassembly offers unparalleled levels of adaptability and flexibility to business operations.
What are the main benefits of integrating modular and relocatable storage structures into operations? Protection from exposure to moisture and waterlogging of materials
Waterlogging and exposure to rain and excess moisture can drive up the tonnage of materials, especially with regard to aggregates. This increased weight can, in turn, lead to higher transportation costs and handling/labour costs. Therefore, keeping materials dry can be crucial to maximising returns in these applications.
Using modular shelters in commercial aggregate businesses in the use case of aggregate storage bays enables the ultimate conditions for secure storage to be established. The weatherproof canopies of these portable storage structures protect the materials stored within to ensure they are dry and are at optimal weight to reduce transportation and handling costs.
