Weapon Storage Planning: The Importance of Modular Design
What is Modular Design?
Modular design is common practice for most products out there. So common, you may not even realize what a modular product is. Have you ever used a power drill before? Think about the process of using that power drill: you take it out of your toolbox, but something is missing – you need to select a drill bit to insert before you can use the drill. That drill bit, among all the other available bits for your power drill is an example of modular design. The purpose of modular design is to make a product more accessible by breaking down the product into parts that can be exchanged, reused, removed, or reconfigured to suit your needs. The main goal is for your product to stand the test of time by swapping smaller components, instead of the entire product. How impractical would it be to buy a new power drill for every size hole or screw you need?
While many products do have some amount of modularity, storage systems uniquely benefit from this design practice. Every storage application is different, and when it comes to secure weapon storage, there is no “one size fits all”. Flexible, modular weapon storage is made up of different storage styles, shelves, doors, locks, and other components that are combined to fit your needs.
Why Modular Weapon Storage Systems Matter
Secure storage systems can be a substantial investment, so it is important to find the right system for your needs. Using a fixed storage solution drastically limits your choices and forces you to compromise the security or efficiency of your armory. Using a modular system allows you to find your needed accessibility without compromise. Let’s break down how modular design helps you do this:
Customization
Modular storage systems are adaptable and flexible giving you complete control over the layout of the space and organization of the inventory. These storage systems offer a large variety of customizable combinations to be integrated into armouries, training facilities, recreational ranges, and personal storage.
Scalability
Our secure storage systems grow and adapt alongside your business or armoury, allowing you to save money on the cost of updating stock storage systems while maximizing space and improving workplace efficiency.
Space-Saving
Modular storage is easy to reconfigure allowing you to maximize efficiency and save floor space. Proper storage systems that are optimized for your facility help save money and increase productivity when every square foot is being used efficiently.
Controlled Access
Space configuration and inventory management is essential to an efficient workflow. It is important for equipment to remain secure yet accessible, especially for first responders and police officers. Modular cabinets allow for secure storage with a variety of locking mechanisms, and display purposes for equipment that is used regularly or for demonstration purposes.
Here’s an example of how modular products can optimize your weapon storage:
Before Dasco's Modular Storage System
This armory used a fixed storage system of repeated, identical shelves. Some weapons were not fitted properly to the barrel saddles, and the overall system was bulky and disorganized.
After Dasco's Modular Storage System
After switching to a modular weapon rack, the armory had the flexibility to organize their stock in a way best suited to their needs. The universal back panel of this rack allowed individual components of stock shelves, barrel saddles, horizontal mounts, and storage boxes – all fitted to their intended arms and gear. The best part of this system? Each component easily fits into the universal back panel, meaning the armory can expand or reorganize their storage solution at any time.
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How to avoid Mistakes in Modular Storage Planning
Understanding your space is an essential aspect to proper organization and optimization of secure weapon storage. It can be difficult to visualize your space, and with so many options, it is easy to get lost or overwhelmed. However, this is a critical step in storage planning, especially where floorspace is limited. Another common mistake is trying to copy another storage system. Remember that every storage application is unique and choosing the wrong modular components can be a costly mistake that limits the type of inventory that can be stored and access to gear that is frequently used.
Dasco Storage Solutions is an industry leader in secure storage products. We offer modular storage systems made from high quality, solid steel that are built to last. This means you can feel assured about your investment long term. Our systems are highly versatile, meaning sensitive equipment requiring barriers to access is protected, while equipment used frequently needing more immediate access can be located and accessed more easily. Modular storage systems help optimize organization which helps increase the efficiency of workflow.
Dasco is a full-service storage solution provider, assisting to determine storage needs of various security levels. Our in-house sales and engineering teams work to help tailor your solution and offer 3D visualization before we start the manufacturing process, so you are confident in your system before it arrives. No matter the scale of your job, Dasco has the perfect solution for your secure weapon storage.
Browse Dasco's Most Popular Modular Weapon Storage Products
Dasco Storage Solutions designs and builds the most versatile, high-quality storage systems available. We offer over 100 modular weapon storage components, so you can build customized storage solutions for your inventory. Our storage solutions are perfect for armouries, tactical vehicles, airborne vehicles and more.
Expandable Weapon Racks
Expandable Weapon Racks are the most modular and versatile storage system available – an excellent option for both large scale armouries, or small scale storage. Over 100 weapon storage components integrate with the panels to store long guns, sidearms, accessories and other equipment. The layout can be reconfigured in seconds because of the simple component-based system.
Expandable weapon racks are available in single or double-sided systems.
Weapon Storage Wall
Our weapon wall panels can be used to create displays and storage stations where floorspace is limited – they are designed to mount to any wall able to support wall mount hardware. This allows you to easily reconfigure them to change the layout and style of your armoury or workplace.
Bi-Fold Weapon Rack
Bi-Fold Weapon Racks are the best closed-access storage solution when space is a concern. The unique bi-fold design saves 30% more floorspace than traditional lockers. Bi-Fold Weapon Racks can be fixed side-to-side, back-to-back and on top of each other to build a solution that suits your armoury’s size. The front of the cabinet is secured by perforated bi-folding gates so you can visually inspect weapons. We offer 75 components made of all-welded steel, providing high-level security.
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