STORAGE ON WHEELS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP72-00450R000100160025-8
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 3, 2001
• Sequence Number: 25
• Publication Date: March 1, 1957
• Content Type: MAGAZINE

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THE STANLEY WORKS, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. 1 eliminated the need for a new storage building.
REPRINTED FROM "MODERN OFFICE PROCEDURES", MARCH, 1957
They Put Their
STORAGE
ON
WHEELS
tion to our problems. This unique
system has taken care of all of
our increased storage requirements
within the limits of the space al-
ready existing.
This "wall stretching" was ac-
complished simply by converting a
large percentage of aisle space in
the storage area into actual storage
space. In our traditional non-mobile
storage area, there had been one
aisle for every two rows of equip-
ment. In contrast, our mobile stor-
age system now allows 6, 7, 8 or
more rows of equipment with only
one aisle.
The system operates on a prin-
ciple of using rows of equipment
which roll on 1/2" high "T" tracks,
combined with rows of non-mobile
equipment, and having only an inch
or two of clearance space between
rows. Each of the mobile rows
contains one or more units less than
the fixed row. Access to the rear
units is made by rolling the mobile
units sideways at the desired loca-
tion. The special construction of
the "dolly" bases of the mobile units
permits easy movement of heavy
loads; only light finger pressure is
necessary. An important feature of
our new system is that by conver-
sion any existing equipment can be
retained and used.
Existing Files Used
Careful layouts of our storage
area were made and three individual
mobile storage installations fol-
lowed. Our own maintenance crew
did the work.
Our existing steel transfer files
were fitted with mobile bases and
arranged in two banks separated by
one aisle. Each bank of files con-
sists of three mobile rows in front
of one fixed row, totaling eight rows
of files in an area 21 x 22 feet, with
only one aisle. The semi-active
status of the records made the use
of a four-row depth feasible.
Each mobile base carries two
columns of file cabinets, ten units
high. A base and 20 files weigh
about 1350 pounds and are almost
eleven feet high. There are 48 such
bases used. The 1320 drawers pro-
vide a records storage capacity of
2376 cubic feet, or 31,680 filing
inches, occupying 462 sq. ft. of floor
space. The same capacity in a non-
mobile arrangement would require
about four aisles. Thus, the three
aisles saved by our mobile layout
would have required an additional
200 sq. ft. If we had more floor
space, we would reduce the height
of files to eight-high. The only diffi-
culty in having them ten-high is the
vertical length of the ladders re-
quired; not the moving of the files.
By T. L. PROSSER, Architect,
The Stanley Works, New Britain, Conn.
THE PROBLEM of providing in-
creased storage space for records
and supplies always accompanies the
rapid growth of a business. Yet,
without the addition of any new
space, such a situation was recently
solved at The Stanley Works of
New Britain, Connecticut, interna-
tionally known manufacturers of a
diversified line of hardware, hand
and electric tools, steel strapping,
pressed metal and other products.
Our rate of accumulating new
records far exceeded the space freed
by our program for destruction of
old records. Also, increased office
supplies were rapidly bursting the
seams of our central records center
and the office supply department. In
addition to this, our expanding IBM,
operations were fast creating a stor-
age problem for the rapid flow of
processed cards.
The solution to these vexing
problems seemed to be either de-
centralization into outside rented
space or the construction of a new
building to house the additional
records and supplies. Studies
favored the construction of a new
IMilding as the lesser of two evils.
At this time, however, a mobile
)rage system was Arov&Bobrd`W~v Rel
r systems department and was
and to be a more practical solu-
1920 tab card drawers are mobilized here in 4 mobile rows. Each mobile base, carrying 80
drawers, can be easily moved by female clerks.
 50RGN1LY01(8fi02bi . Because of this
height, a special track with a non-
tip safety device was attached along-
side the regular track.
This area contains 12 rows of
shelving with only two aisles, six
rows per aisle. The four aisles
eliminated would equal about 360
square feet. Here again, if we had
the space, we would reduce the
height to eight feet.
A space problem in records storage was solved by converting existing transfer files to a
mobile storage system. 8 rows of files here require only I aisle instead of 4 aisles. Basic mobile
equipment handles any type of storage unit.
Units Move Easily
It was decided to house our
processed tabulating cards in two-
drawer steel transfer files equipped
with nylon glides. The minimum
outside dimension design, coupled
with the mobile storage arrange-
ment, offered the maximum possible
utilization of the area.
The small-size files were mounted
two wide and 20 high (80 drawers)
on mobile bases. Each loaded base
weighs about 2100 pounds. There
are 12 such bases. In addition,
there are three mobile bases, each
carrying files three wide and twenty
high (120 drawers), weighing
about 3200 pounds. These heavily
loaded bases are easily moved by
our female employees.
Three mobile rows are placed in
front of one fixed row, all banked
on a common passageway. This
area, therefore, does not actually use
any aisles. The layout of four rows
deep is ideal for low reference
records.
This same non-mobile layout
would require two aisles or about
126 additional square feet. The
capacity of this compact area is
6,912,000 IBM cards in 1920
drawers, requiring 180 sq. ft. of
floor space.
All stationery supplies are con-
solidated in an area approximately
23 ft. x 30 ft., utilizing 90 steel
shelving units. Half of the units
are mobile, in sections of two mobile
rows in front of one fixed row. This
three-row-deep layout is suitable to
the high prevailing activity. The
units vary in depth and width but
The overall benefits resulting
from these mobile storage installa-
tions can be measured in many ways.
The primary benefit is the great sav-
ings in floor space and the efficient
consolidation of records and sup-
plies in compact areas. We have
estimated that the installations will
be quickly amortized through the
savings in floor space alone. The
costly construction of a new build-
ing was eliminated. Summing up,
the mobile storage system amounts
to a considerable reduction in
records and supply operational costs
and a good investment in increased
efficiency. We are presently investi-
gating the use of this system in our
plant areas for industrial storage.
Office supplies are stored in 90 shelf units consolidated into 23 x 30' of floor space. 12 rows
of 10' high shelving need only 2 aisles.
IN BRIEF: If your firm, too, is in need of "wall stretching" here's a case study
that shows one of the most practical solutions to storage and space problems.
We shall be pleased to revise your floor plans to show the exact benefits of
conversion to DOLIN MOBILE STORAGE.
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