Has it ever happened to you that you wake up in a good mood in the morning, you have sufficient time to get ready and reach your office in time and suddenly you realize that you still have to rush if you want to beat the early morning traffic otherwise you will not get any parking space? Parking is often one of the considerations that come to mind especially if you are driving your own vehicle. That too, if your office is in the heart of the city where it is not possible to install big tower parking systems.
Don’t worry, with the advancement of technology, there is a solution to this problem now. And the name of the solution is ‘Stack Parking System’. In simple layman’s language, a stack parking system may be defined as a mechanical system designed for lifting and storing vehicles vertically by maximizing the available space. It is most commonly used in garages, car dealerships and other automotive facilities. However, its use is not limited till here only.
Stack Parking Systems are highly efficient in congested areas or relatively older areas, where it is not possible to install full-fledged tower parking facilities. This system uses space efficiently by lifting the vehicles off the ground and generating storage space for other vehicles at a smaller footprint. It can be easily customized as per the availability of space. This system can be mounted to the floor or even recessed into the ground, as per the requirement of the client.
Compared to other complex parking systems, the installation of a stack parking system is super easy. Being said that it in no way compromises the security of the vehicle or the vehicle owners. This style of parking system is best for retrofitting the existing spaces. Since its installation is pretty simple and not complex like other, it comes out to be cost-effective too. The maintenance and repairs of the stack parking system are also fairly easy.
How Does A Stack Parking System Work?
Now that we have a clear view of the benefits of the Stack Parking System, let us try to understand the working of this system.
# Structure
The base of this type of parking system is formed by two vertical posts with arms that are firmly fastened to the ground or any other stable surface. There is a platform on the ground where the car is initially parked and lifted vertically. This system has anti-fall security.
# Positioning Of Car
The cars are stacked one onto another. Once the car is placed at the ground level, it is lifted above and a space is created for the next vehicle. This way the parking space is doubled. The parking can be in reverse or front orientation. The structure is so designed that there is ample space for opening the door of the car at the ground level without hitting the posts/columns. Another added advantage is that it is suitable for all types of vehicles, may it be a small hatchback car or a big SUV.
# Mode of Operation
The mode of operation for this type of parking is manual and it works for both indoor and outdoor usage. The lifting is done on a double cylinder. The hydraulic pump provides the necessary pressure to raise or lower the lift. To retrieve the vehicle, a hydraulic lift slowly releases pressure, allowing the arms to descend gradually. When the arms of the lift are lowered to the place, the vehicle can be retrieved.
Conclusion
It can be easily said that installing any type of parking system in your building/office/garage is now not an option, it has become a necessity. What type of parking system best suits your need, is based on the number of vehicles to be parked, space and height available. However, Stack Systems can be concluded as one of the most popular and first choices of many clients. There are several reasons behind it such as lesser footprint, cost effectiveness, low maintenance and high level of security. Another reason why this parking system is popular is that it is highly customizable and fits almost all spaces. When there is a question of retrofitting, the compact design of the Stack Parking System, most of the time wins the battle with other parking systems.
