Can I customize the high density mobile shelving system for my storage needs?

Absolutely. You can customize shelf depth, width, and height; drawer, bin, and hanger bar configurations; colors and finishes; and locking systems, touchscreen controls, and barcode tracking. We also provide layout designs, CAD drawings, and installation support.

High Density Mobile Shelving Systems

High density mobile shelving helps you store more in less space by eliminating fixed aisles and mounting shelves on mobile carriages. Ideal for offices, libraries, warehouses, and teams, these systems can double capacity while improving organization and security. Also known as sliding track shelving systems or rolling hand crank storage shelving, they’re available in manual, mechanical-assist, and powered configurations for precise, space-efficient control on tracks or rails. Southwest Solutions Group designs, installs, and services high density storage nationwide, with options for manual, mechanical‑assist, or powered movement plus digital controls. Explore photos, use cases, and related products below, download Revit families for planning, or request a free consultation to get a space‑saving layout and budget. Our team provides CAD and installation support for a smooth, code‑compliant project.

powered mobile shelving storing library books

What Is High-Density Mobile Shelving?

These mobile shelving systems eliminate fixed aisles by mounting shelving units on rolling carriages. The result: more storage in less space.

Benefits include:

Sliding carriages on floor tracks and rail systems
Opens aisles only when needed
Doubles or triples storage capacity
Manual, mechanical, or powered movement. Including rolling file cabinet systems and roller filing cabinets for compact document storage.
Ideal for files, gear, inventory, and archives

Space Optimization & Cost Savings

Mobile shelving helps facilities reduce costs by making better use of existing space, eliminating the need for new construction or off-site storage.

Features Include:

Up to 50% more storage in the same footprint
Saves on real estate and facility costs
Improves workflow efficiency
Increases staff productivity
Cost-effective for growing organizations

modular mobile shelving storing framed art

compact mobile shelving storing law books in library

Versatile Storage for Any Industry

From law offices to athletic departments, mobile shelving is adaptable across industries. You can configure these systems for any kind of documents, media, parts, or equipment. Whether it’s vital records storage, tool crib shelving, or library archives, our mobile systems adapt to any storage environment.

Features Include:

Legal and archive filing
Library and academic shelving
Industrial tools and parts
Sports gear and uniforms
Museum and healthcare records

Integrated Safety Features

Every mobile shelving system includes safeguards to ensure safe operation and protect both users and stored contents.

Common safety features include:

Anti-tip rails and brakes
Sensor systems for movement detection
Lock-in-place safety options
ADA-compliant and low-force controls
Manual or powered operation

showroom mobile shelving displaying storage solutions

mobile shelving controlled via bluetooth app

Customization & Digital Integration

Choose manual, crank-driven carriages or powered rolling track shelves with touchscreen controls. Customize your system with shelves, drawers, and digital controls for your exact workflow. Automate access and track inventory in real time.

Types of integration include:

Barcode and RFID tracking
Touchscreen or push-button access
Custom shelving dimensions
Labeling, locking, and lighting options
CAD layouts and installation support

Mechanical-assist mobile shelving storing archival boxes — Streamlines HR, legal, or accounting files in high-density units.

HR and legal teams deal with hundreds of active files and archived records. Our mobile shelving systems replace traditional file cabinets, freeing up valuable square footage while keeping documents organized, accessible, and secure.

Custom dividers and locking options help ensure compliance while maintaining a professional and efficient office environment.

Replace file cabinets and reclaim valuable floor space
Locking options support compliance and privacy
Configurable dividers and labels for quick retrieval

Powered mobile shelving storing university book collection — Saves space while displaying and securing library collections.

Libraries require efficient storage for books, media, and periodicals—often in a fixed space. Mobile shelving creates adjustable aisles, increasing capacity for collections and archives without sacrificing accessibility.

Custom finishes and end panels help your storage match the aesthetic of public or academic environments, from children's sections to rare book vaults.

Adjustable aisles increase capacity without expansion
Finishes and end panels complement public spaces
Accessible for staff, patrons, and researchers

Mobile shelving storing plastic bins on sliding tracks — Maximizes tool and part storage in tight or growing spaces.

Warehouses and service departments use high-density shelving to store inventory, parts, and tools without expanding their footprint. Our heavy-duty options support thousands of pounds per unit and can be customized with bins, drawers, and inventory labels.

These systems reduce search time, improve organization, and keep supplies protected from damage or loss.

Heavy‑duty carriages support high load capacities
Bins, drawers, and labeling for kitting & picking
Shrink storage footprint without new construction

Mobile shelving storing football equipment — Organizes athletic gear and uniforms in mobile shelving units.

Athletic departments need to keep helmets, pads, uniforms, and equipment both organized and secure. Our mobile systems offer locking doors, pull‑out gear racks, and ventilation options to protect gear and streamline retrieval.

Built for high use and easy access by athletes, coaches, and staff, these systems support organized storage season after season.

Lockable doors and ventilated gear accessories
Faster issue/return for teams and staff
Stores helmets, pads, uniforms, and tools

Compact mobile shelving in cold storage — Safeguards sensitive records and collections in secure, high-density shelving.

Medical records and museum artifacts require secure, compact storage that supports access and protection. Our mobile shelving includes powder‑coated finishes, secure locking, and digital access controls to ensure proper handling of sensitive contents.

These systems are widely used in clinics, hospitals, and cultural institutions that must manage large quantities of materials in limited space.

Cleanable finishes and sealed components
Secure locking and audit‑friendly controls
Ideal for records, specimens, and artifacts

Frequently Asked Questions

A high density mobile shelving system places shelving on rolling carriages that move along floor rails, opening aisles only as needed. This design eliminates unused aisle space and can double or quadruple capacity.

Typical high density mobile shelving systems deliver 2–4 times more capacity within the same footprint.

Yes, high density mobile shelving units include photo beams, anti-tip rails, emergency stops, and soft-start motors for complete operator safety.

Yes, high density mobile shelving can use surface-mounted rails with ADA-compliant ramps, requiring no concrete cutting and supporting 70–150 lbs / sq ft load capacities.

Absolutely. You can customize:

Shelf depth, width, and height
Drawer, bin, and hanger bar configurations
Colors and finishes
Locking systems, touchscreen controls, and barcode tracking

We also provide layout designs, CAD drawings, and installation support.

Yes, these high density mobile shelving systems are modular and can be relocated, expanded, or reconfigured as storage needs change.

High density mobile shelving units are found in museums, hospitals, warehouses, offices, libraries, and law enforcement facilities seeking high-density secure storage.

Powered high density mobile shelving carriages typically operate on 120 V or 208 V AC power, depending on controller and safety options.

Typical high density mobile shelving lead times are 14–18 weeks, depending on project size and custom features.

Honest Results

“Our whole experience with Southwest Solutions Group was positive. We got exactly what we wanted on time, and it was installed promptly and professionally. I would recommend your company to anyone. We absolutely love our new mobile high density system because we have so much more room now! Melanee was wonderful. She was so helpful by keeping us informed every step of the way. She even helped us with product questions after the sale.Larry and his installation team were so nice and professional. They made sure that their work did not interfere with our day to day operations.”

“All the people that worked on our High Density Shelving System were very personable. The entire experience from order to installation was great. I would recommend Southwest Solutions to other companies needing storage systems.”

“In addition to excellent customer service, the product itself (a high density storage system) is of high quality and engineering design. Southwest Solutions’ high density storage system completely satisfies all of our storage needs. The entire project from design, field measurements, client meetings, procurement, submittals, delivery, installation, warranty was a positive experience.”

Southwest Solutions Near You

With 7 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, plus teams covering every major metro area nationwide, Southwest Solutions Group delivers expert high density mobile shelving sales, design, installation, and maintenace support wherever you need it.

High Density Mobile Shelving Service Areas

Texas

Offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Austin
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio

Oklahoma

Office in Edmond w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Broken Arrow
Edmond
Lawton
Norman
Oklahoma City
Tulsa

Kansas

Office in Lenexa w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Kansas City
Lawrence
Olathe
Overland Park
Topeka
Wichita

Colorado

Office in Englewood w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

Aurora
Colorado Springs
Denver
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Boulder

Alaska