Technological Advancements In Self Storage Facilities

| Wednesday, October 19, 2011
By Arah Sho


In the self storage concept, the space inside a huge warehouse is segmented and each section is given to customers for hire for both short and longer periods of time. With the development of the industry, self storage firms have begun to provide a range of services that offer better and more advanced storage solutions. These companies have obtained radical improvement in self storage through the use of modern technology.

Storage firms realised the importance of technology to ensure complete protection of stored goods from theft or burglary and for protection from extreme weather conditions that make them vulnerable to the risk of damage. The storage and retrieval process too was made technologically progressive at a later stage to ensure customers don't face any problem in the procedures.

You will find closed circuit cameras in any reputed self storage unit which ensures a safe storage of precious items. Continuous guarding of the interiors of a warehouse is possible through this system, which can efficiently prevent any act of theft or burglary inside the warehouse. Door alarms and electronic door access systems are also put in place which makes it very difficult for burglars to move inside the warehouse.

For every individual storage unit, the customers are now given an access card in place of a mechanical lock and key system. There are also biometric access systems in place in some facilities that use the hand scanning technology at major doors. Such facilities are perfect for those who want to store high worth or secret items.

Then there are few firms that utilize sophisticated radio frequency technology for ultimate safety of your valuables. In this technology, a tiny RFID tag, which is barely visible to the bare eye, is attached to each one of your items. Instant identification of these tags by door scanners enable discovery of any illegal shifting of your items, which if happens will cause the scanners to trigger an alarm.

People also often keep wooden furniture, artifacts, or paper articles for storage. Such items are very prone to damage if the weather conditions are not appropriate. Similarly, excess of heat may damage medicines and hi tech items like television sets or cameras. Climate control technology is a perfect solution to this issue, and any good warehouse will have this technology installed to keep temperature and moisture levels within reasonable limits for long term storage of your valuables.

There are many other technologies that self storage firms use now, and their role is increasing everyday. This has ensured that your goods are now safer than ever before, while the price of using the service is going down rapidly.




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