SEK Solutions Blog- News & Updates

SEK Solutions at Marine West 2016

11/20/2015

It's official, we've booked booth #321 at Marine West this winter! Make sure to register to attend the trade show and stop by our booth. Our representatives will be showcasing some of our SEKURE Weapon Storage products, in addition to being available for discussions about our Material Handling and Industrial Storage Solutions.

Date: Febuary 3-4, 2016
Booth: #321
Register at: Marine West Website

And don't forget to let us know you will be swinging by!
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Monthly Product Feature: Bi-Fold Rifle Racks

10/26/2015

Barrel Saddle Components

Let's focus on storage solutions for one of the most common guns stored in our SEKURE bi-fold weapon racks: the rifle. Long or short, rifles (and other weapons) need the right gun storage solution, especially when larger quantities become a concern. How to keep them safely stored while maximizing the available space? Are high density racks the best choice for storing rifles?

We recommend looking at SEKURE bi-fold weapon racks configured specifically for rifle storage.

MINIMIZING SPACE CONSUMPTION
Bi-fold gates help save more than 31% in floor and aisle space, and maximize interior storage by keeping the doors outside the structure (unlike retractable door weapon racks). We offer four different heights and two different widths, so fitting a secure rifle rack into your space is easy.

MAXIMIZING RIFLE CAPACITY
High density storage is a specialty of SEKURE. With the use of rifle specific high-density barrel and stock saddles, a rifle rack that comfortably fits 12 rifles can increase capacity to 16. These high-density weapon specific components keep rifles securely in place without fear of bumping, scratching, or damaging neighboring guns.

Heights and Rifle Storage Capacity of 42” Wide Bi-Fold Rifle Racks

Standard Rifle Quantity

High Density Rifle Quantity

48" Height

12 Rifle Capacity

16 Rifle Capacity

64.5" Height

24 Rifle Capacity

32 Rifle Capacity

72" Height

24 Rifle Capacity

32 Rifle Capacity

84" Height

24 Rifle Capacity

48 Rifle Capacity

Please note: these capacities are based on the criteria that there are only rifles being stored in the weapon cabinets. Capacity may change depending on type of rifle, other weapons, or gear stored. 36” wide cabinets are also available in the same heights.

NSN Rifle Racks
We offer 8 rifle racks with assigned NSN numbers. The selection includes bi-fold, swing gate, and retractable. Available rifle rack heights are 48”H or 84”H and come in both 36”W or 42”W.
Feel free to browse rifle racks and other gun storage solutions in the NSN section of the site.

VISIT NSN WEAPON STORAGE PAGE

Get a quote or learn more about our rifle racks by contacting us today.

SEK at AUSA 2015 Booth 645: Annual Meeting & Exposition

10/13/2015

Ongoing until October 14th, the AUSA (Association of the United States Army) Annual Meeting & Exposition brings together industry experts like ourselves, where participants get an up-close look at our impressive armory storage solutions. As shown in the images, we brought an Expandable Weapons Rack, Bi-Fold Weapons Rack, a Wire Gear Storage locker, and a Stackable Weapons Locker along with a mobile industrial cabinet with drawers.

Located at booth 645 of the small business pavilion, we'll be there for the next few days until the exposition's end. Make to to swing by and learn more about how our racks and cabinets are designed to solve potentially critical storage safety issues. If aren't attending the event, feel free to explore the website, chat with a rep online, email, or give us a call for more information.
1-866-601-1671 sales@seksolutions.com

FAQ: Are SEK Weapon Storage Systems Modular?

10/5/2015

One of the most popular questions we hear from customers is, “Are your weapon storage systems modular?” See for yourself by watching the video!

Yes, we design all of our systems and products to be extremely modular. We offer weapon lockers that can be stacked on and secured to each other, as well as open racks specifically designed for expansion (see expandable weapon racks). In addition, the internal design of each weapons rack is easily configured into different layouts and is able to hold a variety of weapons through the use of an universal back panel in conjunction with weapon specific components. The key to this variety stems from the carefully placed notches on the back panel that allow our components to easily lock in anywhere.

In summary, we’ve designed a modular storage system that evolves with your inventory.

Weekly Product Highlight: Stackable Weapons Rack

9/29/2015

Discover more about the Stackable Weapons Rack!

Our stackable weapon racks feature a modular design that allows for easy installation above or along the sides of our other SEKURE weapons rack products.

The all steel construction, with floor and side attachment points, along with welded internal chain or steel rope eyelets, contributes to a very secure weapon storage system.

Like all of our weapon storage products, the Stackable Weapon Racks accommodate many different military and tactical rifles, guns, and pistols in a variety of configurations.

Installations: Pallet Racks

9/25/2015

Watch a quick time-lapse of our Pallet Racking Installation for the Sustainment Brigade

Pre-planning the project with our customers is the most important step in the installation process. By the time we reach the point of installation, the fine details have been ironed out, all the components are delivered, and all involved parties know exactly what goes where. Straightforward jobs, like the recent Pallet Racking Installation for the Sustainment Brigade in Ft. Bragg (see video above), took less than two days and required only three installers.

The Pallet Rack Installation Process

Lay out chalk lines to make sure racks will be correctly aligned.
Install all uprights & beams.
Place the wire decks.
Complete the final alignment.
Shim and anchor the upright & post protectors to the floor.
Perform quality check.

In addition, one of our knowledgeable representatives checks in periodically for quality and accuracy throughout the entire installation. Once they have cleared all required inspections, the installation is checked off as complete.

Pre-planning the layout makes for a quick & easy installation.

Informational Links

Pallet Racks & Shelves Project Portfolio
Learn more about our additional services: Project Planning, Product Delivery, Utility Connections, Clean-Up and Haul Away
Learn More about Pallet Racks & Shelving

SEKURE Racks Featured on SoldierSystems.net

8/27/2015

Read the full review here: SoldierSystems.Net

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Soldier Systems Daily at our facility. While visiting they had the opportunity to look at our SEKURE line of weapon storage racks, cabinets, and lockers. They were particularly impressed with the quality, security features, and modularity of our bi-fold weapon racks, especially as they compare to other weapon storage products in the market. They just released a review of our products on their website. We felt the response was very positive, but follow this link to the Soldier Systems Daily Review of SEK Solution’s Weapon Racks to read for yourself.

For specifications on our weapon racks, check out the SEKURE part of the website or contact a representative.

Switching to Standing Desks

7/31/2015

SEK Responds to...
Pilot Online: Why Officer Workers Across the Country are Switching to Standing Desks by Philip Walzer
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If you have a desk job, then the discomforts of sitting for longs hours are no stranger to you. Back pain is regular and scheduling time to exercise becomes a necessity. Fortunately, we live in a day and age with some great ergonomic solutions.
The article, "Why Officer Workers Across the Country are Switching to Standing Desks" by Philip Walzer discusses the transition to standing workstations including the benefits, as well as a few flaws in the model Walzer tested. SEK Solutions offers a sit-stand work station that actually eliminates all of the mentioned flaws, like being unable to adjust monitor heights, while keeping all the same benefits. Intrigued? Ready to make the change to a customized work experience? We are too.

Due to being relatively new to our product roster this year, one of our team members, James Roark, was excited to test out our Winston Sit-Stand Workstation for a few months to validate the benefits. Like many of the users in the article, he found the transition to standing easy and was initially surprised by how often he finished his work day feeling great. He stands 90% of the time now and has no intention of going back to stationary desk work.

Benefits of the Winston Sit-Stand Workstation Include:

Reduced back pain. Less stress is forced on the lower lumbar region of the back when standing. Go home feeling great!
Adjustable height. Sit or stand as much as you like since the height is flexible. The article mentioned that the model Walzer tried out could not modify the height of the monitor or keyboard when standing, which could make usage slightly uncomfortable. Although the model type was not actually revealed, we already know Walzer must not have used a Winston Workstation, a model with easily adjusted monitor and keyboard heights.

Maintaining good health. Excessive sitting is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions.
Staying alert. It’s easier to fight off that post-lunch crash when you are on your feet.

“For Fanto, it eliminates the need for a shot of caffeine, in the form of coffee or chocolate, in the afternoons. “It’s something that you don’t know the benefit until you do it,” she said.”
-Excerpt from Walzer’s Article.

Feel free to read the full article by Philip Walzer’s which interviews a series of office workers at Cox Media, and Virginia Beach Chiropractitioner Dr. Frank Lombardozzi. If you want to look into more specifics on the SEK models of the Winston Workstation, contact our staff at 1-866-601-1671, sales@seksolutions.com.

30+ Storage Racks Now with NSNs!

7/28/2015

We are happy to offer more than thirty SEKURE storage systems with National Stock Numbers (NSN). Browse the NSN weapon storage rack selection online or download the PDF catalog. In addition, our representatives will be happy to share more information on our NSN assigned storage systems, and provide a quote. Contact us today!

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3 Tips to Setting up Armory Storage Systems

7/21/2015

1) Identify Your Weapon and Gear Storage Groups

What weapons are being stored? Do you have optics or other gear that needs designated storage space as well? Do you prefer to have your cabinets hold only one type of weapon at a time? Do you want to keep your rifles in the same unit as your pistols? Or, perhaps you need individual lockers designed to hold a variety of weapon types? The best weapon locker configuration for your specific armory is driven greatly on what needs to be stored and how they need to be stored, so starting with a game plan centered on weapons and gear groupings makes the entire armory design process easier.

Each SEKURE weapon storage rack has a universal back panel designed to facilitate standard or custom configurations by using a variety of components. The modular components, which includes shelves, barrel saddles, pistol pegs and more, will allow you to alternate between vertical and horizontal storage, different layouts, and even switch components between units easily. Because the components are designed to hold specific weapon types, you won’t have to worry about poor fit, unsecure weapons, or difficult weapon removal, which are issues often reported to us by end-users of the plastic, bungee-style, one-size-fits-all weapon storage components.

With a starting game plan in place, our experienced armory design team will set you up with cabinets, racks, and lockers that perfectly fit all your weapons, and since all SEKURE weapon storage components are modular and easily reconfigured, your armory storage solution will always be adaptable to your future weapon storage challenges.

2) Visualize Access Requirements and the Overall Armory Layout

When designing your armory, consider the overall layout and its effect on personnel safety and weapon security. Think about how armory access doors swing open. Are open racks behind a main locked entry door acceptable security, or are individual locking weapon enclosures required? Where are desks, tables and chairs located? Are there obstructions in the ceiling that may impact the placement or limit the height of weapon racks or cabinets? Visualizing these considerations in advance will improve the planning process and ensure surprises during installation are minimized.

Our armory consultants have years of experience designing weapon storage solutions for the most discriminating customers. They understand the constraints of installing weapon racks and cabinets in enclosed spaces. They can also help you visualize your armory design using 3D software that will show exact placement of the planned weapon storage configuration in a virtual mockup of your spaces.

3) Consider Using High Density Mobile Aisle Systems to Gain Space

If you find that the location you’ve designated for your armory is not large enough to handle the volume of weapons and gear you plan to store, consider using high density mobile aisle systems to increase space. These systems allow access to more lockers, racks, cabinets, and storage shelves in a smaller footprint. This is achieved by sliding storage racks along a track in the floor, where access is provided one aisle at a time. In many cases, the use of high density storage systems can deliver storage density increases of more than 50%.