WOHR MULTILEVEL CAR PARKING SYSTEMS

 

As India's towns and cities get more crowded and congested; as the number of vehicles grows exponentially while available parking space struggles to keep pace – weare faced with an urban crisis. Road spaces get obstructed, flow of traffic gets hampered, probability of accidents increases. Simultaneously,drivers end up wasting time, energy and fuel; pollution levels rise.

Multilevel car parking provides a feasible and effective solution.

WHAT IS MULTILEVEL PARKING?

Simply put, a multilevel car parking system is a manual or automated facility that utilises vertical rather than horizontal space for parking vehicles.It houses multiple vehicles on every level thereby enabling optimal utilisation of precious space.

Multilevel car parking offers more advantages. It comes with low maintenance, operational and construction costs. If automated, it offers more safetyfor both the vehicle and the driver than conventional parking lots. Multilevel parking systems also free up valuable urban space for landscaping, amenities or other lucrative use.

While we may think the shortage of parking space is a comparatively modern issue, it's interesting to note that the first recorded multilevel car parking system was built way back in 1918 in Chicago, USA.

WOHR’S RANGE OF AUTOMATED MULTILEVEL CAR PARKING SYSTEMS

Wohr offers a wide range of options in multilevel car parking. Barring a few exceptions such as the turntable and platform parking systems, all of Wohr’s products are multilevel parking systems. Broadly, they can be divided into 3 categories:

1.    Stack Parking: A stack parking system is a type of automated parking system that “stacks” more than a single vehicle in a singular parking space. The cars are placed on levels above and below each other, which gives the developer the benefit of providing parking spaces for multiple vehicles, while increasing space efficiency of the area.  Stack parking systems are supposed to double, or multiply the parking space available, and also uses the basement area if required. It is one of the most prominent parking systems available today.

 

These stack parking systems are segregated further into 2 types – Dependent and Independent.
Dependent parking systems are those where the lower platform has to be evacuated first, in order to let the upper platform come down.
Independent parking systems are those that do not depend on either platform in order to access the vehicles and remove them.

2.    Tower Parking: A tower parking system is one type of an automated parking system (APS) that is mechanically designed to vertically allocate parking spaces, especially in very small and narrow plots. This system is also known as an elevator parking system as it uses a lift mechanism to reach the various “levels” it provides, ranging from 5 to almost 35.

A tower parking system uses the most compact plot area, and maximizes the parking spaces within the same. For example, it provides enough space to vertically park 60-70 vehicles, in the space of just 3 vehicles. Developers have now moved towards installing these tower parking systems in their buildings as they help with feasibility, security, safety and provide more parking spaces in a more systematic manner.

3.    Puzzle Parking: A puzzle parking system provides multiple parking spaces in the form of levels – Upper & Lower. These levels, or parking spots, have the capability to move horizontally or vertically, just like a “Puzzle”, to automatically park a vehicle in a vacant spot. These systems are independent in nature, which means that any car can be parked or retrieved without vacating another parking spot.

These parking systems make use of hydraulic systems to move the “pallets” vertically and horizontally, depending on the availability of a vacant spot. It is a fully automatic system where the driver just has to park the vehicle in the lower platform and vacate the car. The system then moves the pallet on which the car is placed to a vacant spot wherever it is possible. In order to do this, there is always one vacant spot, which enables all the other platforms to move freely and retrieve the car that is needed. This system is easy to maintain and has lower operating costs as compared to a conventional parking space.

 

ADVANTAGES OF WOHR’S MULTILEVEL CAR PARKING SYSTEMS

-          Optimal utilisation of space

-          Higher cost efficiency: lower maintenance and operational cost

-          Lower construction cost; easier and faster to build (owing to the prefabrication)

-          Safety & security(as there are no ramps or walkways, people do not walk around the car, thus saving the vehicle from harm, theft or vandalism)

-          Environment-friendly (the underground implementation renders the outdoor space free for landscaping)

-          Saves time and fuel as drivers do not have to drive around trying to locate parking space

-          Comfortable for the drivers

-          Cost saving for builders by saving height or depth

-          Requires minimal lighting, cleaning, maintenance, staff, etc. to keep running

 

CONCLUSION

Since the number of cars on the roads began to increase, Wohr has been designing and installing these multilevel parking systems. And because they specialize in just parking systems, Wohr today is the company with the most extensive product range worldwide.

Wohr is one of the leading car parking systems manufacturers in India. With more than 700,000 parking spaces installed worldwide, 100,000 of these in India alone - the reliability, safety and benefits of Wohr multilevel parking systems speaks for itself. 

OVERCOME THE PARKING SPACE CRISIS WITH WOHR PARKING SYSTEMS

With the proliferation of cars into almost every house, we are faced with a parking space crisis in all Indian cities. Cars are ordinarily kept parked for huge parts of the day, whether at home, the office or on the road.In such a scenario, where the number of cars on the road is increasingly exponentially, where space is becoming more precious every day – Wohr offers a safe, efficient and logical solution.

As per a research report, 'Global and India Automated Parking System Market Insights, Forecast to 2030' available on marketresearch.com, In India the Automated Parking System market size is expected to grow from US$ 110.6 million in 2019 to US$ 253.8 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.85% during the forecast period.

For more than 6 decades, Wohr has been operating with single-minded focus on developing automated parking systems that alleviate parking woes across the world. From the first hydraulic car parking system built in 1959 to the first in 1988 to the more recent underground cross parking and turn table, it's been a journey of relentless innovation and customisation to tackle individual needs, solve different challenges.

In India, Wohr is present as Wohr Parking Systems Pvt. Ltd. (WPS), a joint venture between WÖHR Autoparksysteme GmbH formerly known as Otto Wohr GmbH, Germany - the leading car parking manufacturer from Europe - and Vyas Group - a diversified company involved in Engineering, Software, Hospitality, and Construction.

Wohr in India represents German innovation and quality at its best. Over one decade, the company has installed over one lakh parking spaces in India across different multilevel car parking systems, and is exporting automated car parking systems to 50+ countries.                                   

WOHR‘S OFFERINGS IN INDIA 

Wohr offers a wide range of parking systems for the Indian market. There are almost 30 basic models, available in different versions and combinations to suit specific needs. From fully automatic car parking systems to semi-automatic, for commercial, public and residential applications, the Wohr range ensures there's a smart car parking system for every budget and application.

 

Wohr offers four stacked car parking solutions through their Parklift series, and four puzzle parking systems through their Combilift range. Wohr's tower parking solutions includes the Slimparker and Crossparker as well as the Multiparker series of models. Some of Wohr's specialties include the thin turntable and the laterally shifting parking platforms for areas where parking and manoeuvring space is restricted.

 

WHY WPS?

It’s not difficult to understand why Wohr is the preferred brand among car parking system manufacturers in India and worldwide.

WPS’ strongest suit is its top-notch manufacturing. WPS’ manufacturing plant is a 3200 sq.m. state-of-the-art facility at Pirangut, Pune. It is equipped with world-class machinery such as Trumpf Laser Cutting Machine, Trumpf Punching Machine, Bystronic Bending Machine, Demmler Table for Manual Welding, Fronius Welding Machine and igm Welding Robot.

Product quality is ensured with high-end manufacturing processes like Laser Cutting, CNC Punching and CNC Bending. All machines are programmed, monitored and supported by a unique programming station. Precise manufacturing processes help Wohr to achieve a high level of component interchange ability.

The WPS Welding facility is certified as per International Standard ISO3834-2, and all welders and welding supervisors are qualified as per the International Standards. Welding machines are in line with the requirements of Industry 4.O, and a welding robot is the highlight of the facility. Wohr’s welding facility is equipped with Demmler Tables and Demmler Tools, which helps them to prepare different welding fixtures for different welding components. Demmler Tables also ensure that dimensional accuracy of the welded parts is achieved for very small tolerance limits.

Assembly of all preassembled parts is tested before dispatch. On site, Wohr erects the parking system subassemblies/parts as per the layout, align it and fix it with screws. No cutting, drilling, welding activities are conducted at site.

Wohr’s team of manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers are well trained and experienced. They ensure the required parking units are delivered on time and with best product quality.

Other reasons to choose Wohr as your parking solutions partner include:

QUALITY: All products are TUV certified and conform to international DIN EN ISO 9001 standards and EN 14010 norms 

ENGINEERING: Innovations brought to market such as the Combilift, Parksafe and the recent Turntable represent Wohr's engineering knowhow.

SAFETY: Wohr’s safety features set industry standards and minimize accidents, and their efficient customer service ensures fast service and reliable maintenance for maximum uptime.

DESIGN: Wohr partners with projects right from the design stage to develop car parking solutions that maximize space, enhance project value and deliver best ROI.

SERVICE: Wohr offers 24x7 service for its installations. An AMC ensures efficient quarterly servicing for optimizing performance and longevity of your Wohr parking system in India.

CONCLUSION

The parking space crisis is here to stay. And it seems to be getting worse with every passing day. It’s time to partner with Wohr to alleviate the situation. For municipal authorities trying to improve their public spaces or builders and developers planning new projects or even old buildings and homes that now need to accommodate multiple vehicles – Wohr offers multilevel, automated car parking systems that can be customised for the perfect fit. Wohr’s product range, technology, quality, safety features, and service assurance make Wohr hard to beat. Contact Wohr today.