Meaning
International standards for floor regularity in high bay warehouses establish the tolerances required for safe truck operation at height. Achieving din 15185 compliance ensures that specialized lift trucks can navigate very narrow aisles without colliding with racking structures or experiencing excessive oscillation. The standard defines limits for both transverse and longitudinal surface variation.
Standard Boundary
Regulatory requirements apply specifically to the fixed paths within high bay storage areas where clearance between the mast and the rack is minimal.
Measuring Method
Specialized robotic carts or manual inclinometers record elevation changes at 100 millimeter intervals along the wheel tracks of the warehouse vehicle. Technicians calculate the elevation difference between the left and right wheels to determine the crossfall or tilt of the truck. This data shows whether the floor meets the strict flatness criteria needed for vertical stability.
Surface peaks or valleys exceeding the threshold require mechanical grinding to bring the path back into tolerance. Total measurement time varies based on aisle length and the number of parallel tracks required for a full assessment.
Failure Cost
Non-compliant surfaces lead to reduced operating speeds and increased wear on steer wheels. Correcting a floor after racking installation costs more than grinding during the initial build phase.
