Multilevel Car Parking Systems from Wohr

 

India’s towns and cities are only getting more crowded and congested, with the number of vehicles growing exponentially and the availability of parking spaces not keeping pace, we are looking at an urban crisis. The lack of parking spaces leads to roads getting obstructed, traffic flow getting hampered, increase in the probability of accidents. It also leads to a waste of time, energy and fuel leading to a rise in pollution as well. 

Multilevel Car Parking provides a feasible and productive solution. 

What are Multilevel Parking Systems? 

Multilevel car parking systems are manual or automatic facilities that make use of vertical rather than horizontal space for the parking of vehicles. These systems can house multiple cars on every level thus enabling optimum utilization of precious space. 

Multilevel car parking comes with more advantages. It offers low maintenance and low operational and construction costs. Automatic parking systems offer more safety for both the driver and vehicle than typical parking lots. Multilevel parking systems also save valuable urban space for landscaping, amenities or other useful purposes. 

The shortage of parking space is a long-running issue, with the first multilevel car parking system being built a long time back in 1918 in Chicago, USA. 

Wohr’s Range of Multilevel Parking Systems 

Wohr has a wide range of offerings in multilevel car parking. All of Wohr’s products are multilevel parking systems - with a couple of exceptions. 

These systems can be divided into 3 types: 

1.    Stack Parking: Stack parking systems are a type of parking system that stack more than a single vehicle in a single parking space. The cars are placed on levels above or below each other, benefiting the developer by providing parking spaces for multiple vehicles while increasing the efficiency of space usage. Stack parking systems can double or multiply the parking spaces available and is one of the leading parking technologies available today.

Stack Parking Systems can be segregated into 2 further types - Dependent and Independent.
Dependent parking systems are ones in which the lower platform has to be emptied first in order to let the platform descend.
Independent parking systems are those that are independent of either platform for accessing and removing vehicles.

2.    Tower Parking: Tower parking systems are a form of automated parking systems that are mechanically designed to vertically allocate parking spaces, especially in situations where the available space is very narrow and small. They are also known as elevator parking systems as they use lifts to reach their various levels. Tower parking systems use the most compact plot areas; maximizing the parking spaces available. They provide enough space to park scores of vehicles in the space of just 3. Developers have started installing these tower parking systems in their buildings - helping with feasibility, security, safety and providing more parking spaces in a systematic manner.

3.    Puzzle Parking: Puzzle parking systems provide multiple parking spaces on levels - Upper & Lower. These levels are capable of moving horizontally or vertically in the form of a ‘Puzzle’ - automatically parking a vehicle in a vacant spot. These systems are independent in nature - meaning that any car can be parked or retrieved without having to vacate another parking space.

These parking systems utilize hydraulic parking systems to move the ‘pallets’ vertically and horizontally - depending on the available parking spots. It is a fully automatic parking system in which the driver just has to park the vehicle on the lower platform and vacate the car. The system then moves the pallet with the car to a free spot where available. This can be done because of the presence of a vacant parking space which allows the other platforms to move freely and permits the retrieval of the car that is needed. The system is designed to be low-maintenance and has lower operating costs when compared to conventional parking. 

Advantages of Wohr’s Multilevel Parking Systems 

-       Allow for the optimal utilization of space

-       Offer higher cost-efficiency with lower maintenance and operational costs

-       Have lower construction costs as they are easier to build and install

-       Offer safety and security with no ramps or walkways preventing incidents of vandalism

-       Are environment friendly as these systems free outdoor space for landscaping and greenery

-       Save time and fuel as drivers do not have to drive around to find a free parking space

-       Provide comfort and convenience to drivers

-       Save costs for builders as the utilization of space is greatly increased

-       Require minimal lighting, cleaning, maintenance and staff to operate. 

Conclusion

 Wohr has been designing and installing multilevel parking systems for a long time now and has developed considerable expertise in providing customized solutions for different projects. Since they primarily specialise in parking systems, Wohr has the most extensive product range worldwide.

 Wohr - one of the leading car parking system manufacturers in India - has installed more than 700,000 parking spaces worldwide, with 125,000 of these in India alone. This augurs well regarding the safety, reliability and benefits of Wohr’s multilevel parking systems.

 For further information, visit www.wohrparking.in .

Compacting Parking Space with WPS

 

As cars have proliferated into most households, Indian cities face an impending parking space crisis. Generally, cars are kept parked for major portions of the day - whether at home, the office or on the road. The scenario is such that the number of cars on the road is growing exponentially with space becoming more valuable every day. WPS’ parking systems offer a sound, efficient and logical solution to this.

Wohr has been operating with a single-minded focus on developing automated parking systems that allay parking woes across the world for more than 6 decades now. With the first hydraulic car parking system built in 1959 and the more recent underground cross parking and turntable, Wohr has been on a journey of persistent innovation and customization to solve a variety of parking problems. 

Wohr’s presence in India is as Wohr Parking Systems Pvt. Ltd. (WPS) - a joint venture between WÖHR Autoparksysteme GmbH and Vyas Group. The Vyas Group is a diversified company involved in domains such as Engineering, Software, Hospitality and Construction. 

In India, WPS represents German innovation and quality at its best. The company has installed more than 1,25,000 parking spaces in India across its various multilevel car parking systems and also exports automated car parking systems to 50+ countries. 

WPS offerings in India 

Wohr offers a diverse range of parking systems in India with more than 30 basic models - available in different versions and combinations to suit specific needs. Starting with fully automatic parking systems to semi-automatic ones, the WPS range ensures there’s a smart car parking system for every budget and application - for commercial, public and residential purposes. 

WPS’ Parklift series offers four stacked car parking solutions and the Combilift series offers four puzzle parking systems. WPS’ tower parking solutions include the Slimparker, Crossparker, as well as the Multiparker series of models. WPS also offers some special solutions like a thin turntable and laterally moving parking platforms for areas where space for parking and manoeuvring is limited. 

Why choose WPS? 

It’s easy to understand why Wohr is the preferred choice among car parking system manufacturers in India and across the globe.

 WPS’ forte is its top-notch manufacturing plant - a state of the art facility at Pirangut, Pune. The plant is equipped with world-class machinery like the Trumpf Laser Cutting Machine, Trumpf Punching Machine, Bystronic Bending Machine, Demmler Table for Manual Welding, Fronius Welding Machine and IGM Welding Robot. 

High-end manufacturing processes like Laser Cutting, CNC Punching and CNC bending help ensure product quality. A unique programming station allows for all the machines to be programmed, monitored and controlled. These precise manufacturing processes help WPS to achieve a high level of component changeability. 

The assembly of all preassembled parts is tested before dispatching the system. Wohr erects the parking system parts as per the layout with no cutting, drilling or welding activities conducted at the site.

Wohr has a well trained and experienced team of Manufacturing and Quality Engineers who ensure that the required parking units are delivered on time and have the best product quality. 

Additional reasons to choose WPS as your parking solutions provider: 

1.    Quality: All offerings are TUV certified and conform to international DIN EN ISO 9001 standards and EN 14010 norms.

2.    Engineering: Wohr’s Engineering expertise is represented by the innovations brought to the market by them such as the Combilift, Parksafe and the recent Turntable systems.

3.    Safety: Wohr’s products come with industry-standard safety features that minimize accidents, while their efficient customer service ensures fast and reliable servicing and maintenance for maximum uptime.

4.    Design: WPS proactively partners in projects from the design stage to develop customized car parking solutions that maximize space, enhance project value and deliver the best ROIs. 

Conclusion 

The shortage of parking spaces is not a short term phenomenon. It is gradually getting worse with every passing day. WPS is the right partner to temper the situation. Wohr offers multilevel, automated car parking systems that can be customised for the perfect fit for a variety of applications - municipal authorities looking to improve public spaces or builders and developers planning new projects, or even older buildings and homes that need to accommodate more vehicles. Wohr’s product range, technology, safety features, quality and service assurance make them hard to beat. Visit www.wohrparking.in for more information.

THE JOYS OF AUTOMATIC CAR PARKING SYSTEMS WITH WOHR'S PARKSAFE 580

 

Everybody's talking about automatic car parking systems these days. As urban centres struggle with rampant development and the growing number of cars owned by the burgeoning population, automated multilevel car parking systems provide a logical and effective solution. Across residential complexes and business centres, commercial properties and hospitals, hotels, colleges, etc., car parking systems are helping urban planners, developers and administrators provide more parking spaces in limited floor areas.

What are automatic parking systems (APS)?

APS are structures where cars are stacked vertically to optimise space. The automatic car parking system is designed to transport vehicles from the entrance to its parking space without the driver present. The APS works with a combination of electro-mechanical infrastructure, conveyance devices and software technology. The conveying devices are capable of vertical and horizontal movement and are used to store and retrieve vehicles to and from available parking positions - all without human intervention.

No humans walk inside the automated parking garage or drive vehicles within the structure. This enables high-density parking and efficient land use.  With no ramps, turning radii, or pedestrian walkways needed, the system utilizes the structure efficiently and frees up valuable space for more units or amenities. The system also ensures vehicles are safeguarded against theft or vandalism.

Wohr’s Parksafe 580 APS

Parksafe 580 is an automatically controlled parking system with one central vertical lift and storage shelves positioned either rightwards or leftwards to the vertical lift.

A tower parking solution, Parksafe 580 is available in tower, pit or tower/pit configurations with transfer area at either base level, top level or at one of the intermediate levels. Arrangement of 1 up to 3 parking rows rightwards or leftwards of the vertical lift is possible.

Parksafe dispenses the need for ramps and driving lanes, provides safety and security against theft, damage and vandalism and is environment friendly in respect of its compact construction and reduced emission of exhaust gases emitting from the parked vehicle.

The car is parked by the user on a platform that stores it fully automatically in a high rack storage system. Thanks to this parking system, the existing parking space can be used optimally: every car finds its perfect parking space.

Highlights

●        Automatic parking system for parking vehicles up to 50 levels height

●        Requires a small footprint area

●        As tower and/or pit version with central transfer area possible

●        Multiple row arrangement of 2 to 3 rows next to the vertical lift is possible

●        Safe for users and cars (no narrow ramps, dark stairs, no damage caused by theft or vandalism)

●        No ramps and driving lanes

●        No costly illumination and ventilation necessary

●        Well adaptable to individual project requirements

●        Integration of a Turntable is possible

●        Fast access time

●        Different car heights possible, e.g. Vans, SUVs, Sedans

●        For car weight up to 2.5 t, higher loads are possible after consulting Wohr

●        Easy operation with several control options, e.g. transponder chip or remote control

●        Suitable for residential and office buildings, public parking, car-sharing, car-rent, car-service centres

●        Following the idea of "Green-Parking"

Other Parksafe models from Wohr

Wohr Parking Systems offer three more variants of the Parksafe 580. The series includes:

●        Parksafe 582

●        Parksafe 583

●        Parksafe 585

Why choose Wohr parking systems?

The answer is obvious. Wohr is amongst the leading car parking systems manufacturers, with over six decades of experience in the field, and a global portfolio of successful installations. Wohr is known for its innovation and quality in car parking systems and offers a wide range of car parking solutions. Innovations brought to market include Combilift puzzle parking, Parksafe automatic parking, the turntable and Level Parker systems.

In India, Wohr Parking Systems (a j.v. of WÖHR Autoparksysteme GmbH and the Vyas Group) brings Wohr's world-renowned technology, extensive product range and expertise for customised solutions. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Pune, WPS ensures quality and safety as per Wohr's German standards. All products are TUV certified and adhere to EN standards and EN 14010 norms.

Conclusion

If you’re thinking of residential, commercial or infrastructure development; if you need to accommodate more cars in your current premises, you need to talk to Wohr. Wohr works closely with architects, developers and private buildings or individuals to study the requirement, analyse the available space and other facilities, and then, come up with the most appropriate car parking solution.

 

NEW LEVEL OF CONVENIENCE AND SPACE SAVING: WOHR TOWER PARKING

 

Around the world and across India too, scarcity of parking space is a real concern. Automated car parking systems offer a viable solution by packing more vehicles in a limited footprint. They provide room for more cars, more convenience for drivers, and more safety for both people and vehicles.

For the most part, car parking systems are multilevel car parking systems, making use of vertical space rather than horizontal space. Wohr, the leading manufacturer of multilevel car parking systems, offers a wide range of parking solutions designed to suit different space and capacity criteria.

One of the models gaining popularity for its scope and convenience is tower parking. Wohr's tower parking system, the Slimparker 557 is an automatic car parking system which can accommodate up to twenty three cars in the space of three.

In this slim and versatile system, a central vertical lift located in the transfer area conveys the car to one of the 6 possible parking levels per system. Each parking level can store up to 4 cars. Access to and exit from the parking bay is quick, safe and convenient; the system operates with very low levels of noise and vibration.

Highlights of Slimparker 557 Tower

·         Automatic parking system for up to 23 cars

·         Carrying capacity per platform / per car available with 2000kg and 2600kg.

·         Narrow gaps are perfectly closed

·         Very small ground plan and very slim construction

·         No space-intensive ramps and driveways

·         Slim installation width of only 280 cm, can be extended up to 310 cm in 10 cm steps

·         Different car heights from 150 cm to 200 cm can be accommodated

·         Individual façade can be done by the developer - max. weight of approx. 50 kg per m²

Special Features of Slimparker 557 Tower

Slimparker 557 Tower is a multilevel car parking system suitable for permanent use in office buildings and condominiums. In case there are frequently changing users as in hotels, offices, shopping premises, etc., Wohr can make adaptations in the constructive system configuration to facilitate such usage.

To safeguard the residents of housing areas against adjacent road and rail traffic noise pollution, the Slimparker 557 Tower can be incorporated into a soundproof wall. Narrow gaps can be used for additional car parking spaces.

The facade design and roofing structure can be individually customised. Wohr is happy to provide consulting services.

Why customers prefer Slimparker 557

·         It can be a completely stand-alone structure or can be integrated with a building.

·         It is an automatic system with computerised control systems. No operators required.

·         No need any ramps or driving lanes, thereby offering safety against theft, damage and vandalism.

·         This tower car parking system offers the most efficient system when it comes to saving horizontal space and optimising vertical space.

·         Slimparker 557 is ideal for commercial buildings and large-scale residential complexes that require a higher parking volume. Where podium parking is not possible, Wohr’s  Slimparker 557 offers a viable alternative.

·         It is environmentally-friendly, saving space and helping to reduce carbon emission.

 

More tower parking solutions from Wohr

Wohr also offer two more tower parking systems in India. The Slimparker 557 Shaft is a super slim system that merely requires an installation width of 2.60 meters in narrow broad strips between buildings. It has been specially designed for the area between the set-back lines and building. Vehicles can be stacked up to 6 levels deep in front of, and behind the lift.

Another tower solution that complements the Slimparker 557 is Crossparker 558. It offers an extension to the Slimparker 557 as far as width is concerned. Two further grids can be arranged on each side, left and right next to the central lift to double the amount of parking spaces!

Conclusion

To discover new levels of convenience, safety and parking space at your residential or commercial complex, consider Wohr’s tower parking systems. Designed and manufactured with over six decades of expertise and state-of-the-art technology, Wohr’s multilevel parking systems are trusted and preferred around the world.

Whether your premises is a multiplex, hotel, hospital or mall; whether it is a large corporate office, business centre or residential enclave, Wohr’s tower parking solutions can help you make the most of limited space and offer users super levels of convenience and safety. Wohr, the trusted tower car parking manufacturer India, is happy to partner with customers to select the cost-efficient car parking system in India that suits your individual requirements. Wohr can even customise and install the most apt solution, with German standards of quality, precision and safety assured.

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.