Safety is a of course a major part of every Mobilrax installation. A stop bar is fitted to the leading edge of the bases which automatically stop the motion of the racks instantly an obstruction is detected.

The bases move typically at 4 1/2 metres per minute, although faster or slower speeds are available to suit the application. The stop bar requires very little pressure to bring a moving rack safely to a stop: In tests, a cigarette packet placed between two Mobilrax bases is enough to halt the system.

The standard load is 15 tonnes per wheel, but this can easily be increased if necessary. Bases run on tracks embeded in the warehouse floor. Usually a thin new floor is laid to accomodate the tracks - this is usually more cost effective than altering the existing floor. Bases use rigid beams for strength.