WOHR STACKED CAR PARKING SYSTEMS: THE COST-EFFECTIVE, SPACE-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

 

We've all experienced the average parking lot and while these designs work fine in many situations, they are insufficient in others. Municipal or government regulations today call for land developers to provide a minimum of parking spaces as per the number of residential or commercial units in the project and developers struggle to fit the spaces in their blueprint. In some cases, businesses or facilities may grow and expand until their existing parking areas become insufficient for the increased number of employees and visitors.

In such situations, car parking systems come to the rescue. Whether it is a new development or an old building, multi-storey car parking offers a sound solution. Car parking solutions come in different types such as stacked parking systems, puzzle parking systems, pit parking systems, tower parking systems and more.

What are stacked car parking systems?

Stacked parking systems, as the name suggests, stack one or more cars on each other. The system enables people to make use of vertical space rather than horizontal space. Stack parking systems use moving platforms that can be raised and lowered on mechanical frames using hydraulic systems. The vehicle is parked on the platform and sits safely on it as operators lift it to make room for another car below.

How do stacked parking systems work?

Stacker type parking systems are generally semi-automatic systems that feature a pallet on which the vehicle is parked and then lifted to make additional parking space below the loaded pallet.

The lift uses an electric motor, a hydraulic cylinder and a series of cables and pulleys to raise and lower the cars.

Wohr's range of Stack Parking Systems

Wohr's stack parking systems are designed to double/triple the parking space above ground or in basement car parks. The systems can be easily customised to be a truly space-effective installation. They fit all passenger cars up to 2.5 tons, and offer global quality, lowest cost of operation, easy maintenance and reliable service for years.

The range is available in both dependent and independent versions:

DEPENDENT:

1.       Parklift 411 – Two Level Dependent Parking Systems
The two level dependent system has a single unit that is for two cars, and a double unit that is for four cars. In the Parklift 411, the lower platform can accommodate cars that have a maximum height of 150-200cms. The platforms can stretch till a width of 2700mm, and have an impressive load carrying capacity ranging between 2000-2600 kgs. As this is a dependable parking system, it can be installed in outdoor spaces as well where the lower platform is mostly used for visitors, and the upper platform for more permanent users. This makes it an ideal system for valet parking, car service centers, car rental services, etc. The Parklift 411 system requires very low maintenance and cost of construction.

2.       Parklift 421 – Three Level Dependent Parking Systems
Just like the two level dependent system offers spaces for 2 vehicles, the Parklift 421 offers parking spaces for 3 vehicles – one at the bottom, and two above it in a horizontal fashion.  This is a more compact space solution as it comes in various options – side by side parking, one above the other, or even outdoor installation.  The three level dependent systems have a single unit that is for three cars. The Parklift 421 offers three parking spaces with a single drive way, which opens up more parking spaces conveniently. It includes proven hydraulic technology that provides a hassle-free parking experience.

 

INDEPENDENT:

1.       Parklift 440 – Two Level Independent Parking Systems
The Parklift 440 is an independent parking system with two levels, which means that either platform can be moved without moving the other platform. This type of parking system is more suitable for indoor spaces, also with an availability of pit parking, where there’s a level beneath the drive way. A single unit has a capacity of two vehicles and the double unit has a capacity of four vehicles. The Parklift 440 accommodates cars with heights between 150-205 cms, where the car’s length should fall between 500-620 cms. It has a weight carrying capacity of 2000-3200 kgs, and can be installed at residential buildings, condominiums, hotels, malls and office buildings.

2.       Parklift413 – Three Level Independent Parking Systems
The Parklift 413 offers parking spaces for three vehicles. Being an independent system, none of the vehicles need to be moved out in order to access the other two platforms. This system is also more suitable indoors, with the availability of pit parking. The single unit for this independent parking system has space for 3 vehicles, and the double unit has space for 6.  The car heights are restricted to 150-170 cms with a platform that has a weight carrying capacity of 2000 kgs, and stretched up to 270 cms (Single Unit) and 500 cms (Double Unit).

Benefits of Wohr's Stack Parking Systems

Wohr’s stack parking systems double or triple parking space, depending on the model you buy. These stackers make parking convenient, safe and fast. They offer 15-20 years’ service life which can be extended with good maintenance.

Wohr’s stacked car parking solutions offer other advantages such as:

·         low maintenance cost

·         high level of operating and functional safety according to EN norms

·         low-wear proven hydraulic technology

·         low construction cost

·         suitable for indoor as well as outdoor installation

·         dependent models ideal for car sharing, valet parking, car rentals, car service centres, etc.

·         independent models suitable for residential buildings, condominiums, hotels, malls and office buildings

Why Wohr?

Wohr is the global leader among car parking system manufacturers with a wide range that includes stack parking systems, puzzle parking systems, tower parking solutions, parking platforms and turntable.

Wohr partners with developers and architects right from the planning stage to suggest and design customised solutions that provide maximum parking space in the smallest area.  Wohr’s parking systems are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Pune, as per stringent German quality standards.

Wohr also provides prompt and reliable after-sales support. Wohr’s AMCs ensure every Wohr parking system operates efficiently and safely, for years.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a proven car parking system manufacturer or the most reliable stack parking solution for your specific requirement – your search ends with Wohr.

Stacked parking systems can be easily installed in old or new buildings, enabling you to park two or three cars in the space of one. And the Wohr brand is your assurance of world-class quality, reliability, safety and service.

HYDRAULIC CAR PARKING SYSTEMS: VIABLE SOLUTION FOR MODERN-DAY PARKING PROBLEMS

 

Indian cities are developing like concrete jungles with large building complexes and high-rise construction becoming the order of the day. This naturally gives rise to huge parking area requirements which are impossible given the scarcity of space and high cost of urban real estate.

So how do we accommodate more cars in minimum space? The automated multi-level car parking system emerges as a viable and apt solution.

Multi-level car parking systems come in different varieties: stacked car parking, puzzle car parking, tower parking, and more. These car parking systems use either an electric motor or a hydraulics mechanism to lift and move cars from the entry level to the vacant space on the upper level.

What exactly is hydraulic power?

Hydraulic power, also called Fluid Power, is power transmitted by the controlled circulation of pressurized fluid, usually a water-soluble oil or water–glycol mixture, to a motor that converts it into a mechanical output capable of doing work on a load. Hydraulic power systems have greater flexibility than mechanical and electrical systems and can produce more power than such systems of equal size. They also provide rapid and accurate responses to controls. As a result, hydraulic power systems are extensively used in modern aircraft, automobiles, heavy industrial machinery, and many kinds of machine tools.

What are Hydraulic Car Parking Systems?

Hydraulic Car Parking Systems are multi-level parking systems that use hydraulics to lift and lower the cars within the automated car parking system.

The driver leaves the car inside an entrance area and technology parks the vehicle at a designated area. Hydraulic car lifters raise the vehicle to another level for proper storing. The vehicle can be transported vertically (up or down) and horizontally (left and right) to a vacant parking space until the car is needed again. When the vehicle is needed, the process is reversed and the car lifts transport the vehicle back to the same area where the driver left it. In some cases, a turntable may be used to position the car so that the driver can conveniently drive away without the need to back up.

Benefits of Hydraulic Car Parking Systems

Other than the most obvious benefit of more parking spaces in a limited footprint thereby saving valuable real estate, hydraulic car parking systems offer many advantages. These include:

·         Less construction time and cost

·         Better security because patrons do not walk to and from their space

·         High parking efficiency

·         No driving while searching for an available space = reduced emissions

·         Patrons wait for their car in a controlled environment

·         Less potential for vehicle vandalism & theft

·         Minimal staff needed if used by familiar parkers

·         Retrieval time can be less than the combined driving-parking-walking time in conventional ramped parking structures

·         Eliminates the need for valet parking

·         Reduces the competition for the best spaces. Since drivers do not need to be concerned about the physical location of the vehicle, they can simply drop off the car without going through a lengthy process of finding the best space

 

Hydraulic Car Parking Systems from Wohr

With the most extensive range of car parking systems for customers, and over 125,000+ parking spaces installed across India - Wohr is clearly the leader in parking systems in India.

Wohr’s range of hydraulic parking systems includes:

·         Stacked parking systems

·         Puzzle parking systems

·         Underground parking systems

·         Pit parking systems

·         Automatic tower parking systems

·         Variety of automatic car parking systems

Wohr is also the proven car parking manufacturer with the technology and capabilities to work with architects and developers to customise the most appropriate car parking solution. Be it an office complex, residential high-rise, hospital, airport, mall, college or multiplex, Wohr studies the specific location & requirements, and comes up with the most cost-effective design.

Why Wohr?

Wohr is the world’s leading car parking system manufacturer, offering a wide range of mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic car parking systems - built to the highest international quality and safety standards. Wohr offers the full gamut of hydraulic car parking solutions to solve parking problems in different applications, and works continuously to innovate new solutions and upgrade existing ones. Every Wohr system is backed by decades of industry experience, technological expertise, and proven performance on the ground.

Wohr Parking Systems (WPS), India represents German innovation and quality at its best. The WPS factory at Pirangut, India is a facility at par with Wohr’s manufacturing base at Friolzheim, Germany. From high-tech machinery such as lasers, welding robots, CNC milling, etc. and extensive warehouse & spare parts to professional logistics, shipment processing and regular training of staff, WPS delivers ‘Made in Germany’ TUV quality and outstanding service standards.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a hydraulic parking system for your new project or to increase parking spaces in an existing building, contact Wohr. Wohr’s marketing team and engineers are happy to provide expert consultancy services, study your requirements and then, come up with the most apt and viable solution. Underground or overground, indoors or outdoors, two-level or multi-level, semi-automatic or fully automatic – Wohr has a hydraulic parking solution to suit every requirement.

DISCOVER AUTOMATIC CAR PARKING SYSTEMS WITH WOHR

 

The automated car parking system is an idea whose time has come! Across Indian cities and around the world, urban planners and real estate developers are increasingly turning to automated parking systems to provide more parking spaces in limited land.

While we may think automated parking systems are a modern phenomenon - it is in fact, a fairly old invention. The earliest use of an APS was in Paris, France in 1905 at the Garage Rue de Ponthieu. The APS consisted of a ground-breaking multi-story concrete structure with an internal car elevator to transport cars to upper levels where attendants would then park the cars in the vacant space on that level.

WHAT IS AN AUTOMATED CAR PARKING SYSTEM?

It is a mechanical system designed to minimise the area required for parking cars. It is a structure where cars are stacked vertically to maximise parking space and minimise land use. Automated parking systems offer many advantages and come in multiple types and forms.

They can be divided into two broad categories:

Fully automatic: Here, the system does not require an attendant; the system's mechanical process will automatically transport the vehicle from the entry point to the vacant parking space and retrieve it when required.

Semi-automatic: This car parking system requires some action from the driver or an attendant before the mechanical system moves the car to and from its parking space.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Automatic car parking systems use a combination of conveyance devices, computers, sensors and cameras to park and retrieve the vehicle. Similar to a valet parking system but without the valet.

- The automated parking system offers one or multiple bay rooms for depositing/retrieving vehicles.

- The driver enters the bay or ramp and stops at the marked sign. Once positioned properly, the driver shuts down the engine, secures the parking brake and steps out of the car, and exits the site.

- Sensors analyse the vehicle to determine its size and shape.

- The mechanical arms of the system are now set in motion. Depending on the available empty spots in the system, the car is carried to the respective space, using various electro-mechanical components and a shuttle system that moves vertically and horizontally.

The entire process takes hardly 2 minutes. The smart parking system uses RFID or an electronic card/key containing a code that identifies and admits your vehicle during entry, and later locates the car and brings it to you.

In some cases, the system is fitted with a turntable so that the car is brought to you facing in the exit direction. This means that drivers do not need to reverse the car - they can just drive straight out.

WHY ARE AUTOMATED PARKING SYSTEMS SMARTER?

No points for guessing. The advantages of such automated multilevel car parking systems are quite evident. The most obvious is that they fit more cars in the least floor space. Having no access ramps, elevators or stairways, they occupy less space on the ground.

More space is gained from the fact that the cars are stacked much closer together than in traditional parking lots where they require clearance for the doors to open. This feature also serves to provide safety and security against thefts, accidents and vandalism.

Being a fabricated metal structure, you save on construction costs. You also save on fuel consumption (and thereby reduce CO2 emissions!) as you do not require the engine to be running while the car is moved through the building.

These systems are versatile; can be built above or underground as per the space available.

AUTOMATIC PARKING SYSTEMS FROM WOHR

Wohr offers an Automatic Car Parking System: Combiparker 555. Working on the principle of stacking and moving cars closer together, it offers up to 8 levels vertically and up to 7 grids horizontally.

Vehicles are parked in parking levels with specially designed adjustable sliding carrier units. In every second grid, transport lifts ensure the lifting and lowering of vehicles. These grids also serve as entrances and exits.

This cost-effective technology is easy to operate and ideally suited to car service centres, car dealers, car rental companies, commercial and residential buildings.

Wohr's other automatic parking system is a tower parking system: Slimparker 557. Available in tower and shaft variations, this new parking system rises up to 6 levels, each accommodating 4 cars.

Slim construction contours mean a small ground plan and slim installation width of only 280 cm.

WHY WOHR?

Wohr is the world’s leading car parking system manufacturer, with over six decades of expertise and several ground-breaking innovations to their credit. In India, Wohr’s manufacturing and testing facility is on par with the world’s best. They manufacture the widest range of multilevel car parking systems, and partner with project planners to customise solutions for the best fit.

Wohr also offers a dependable annual maintenance contract and prompt after-sales service to ensure you get the best performance and long service life from your car parking system.

CONCLUSION

When it comes to automated car parking systems, few can match the advanced technology, range and performance of Wohr’s car parking solutions. Whether you are an infrastructure development company, or architect of a residential project, a small building owner, an urban planner or a commercial complex builder – talk to Wohr to solve your parking space problems.