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7 Key Components of a Basic Pallet Rack System
There are seven key components to a basic pallet rack system.
- Uprights
- Beams
- Wire decking (or pallet supports)
- Row spacers
- Concrete anchors
- Post protectors
- Rack back
We dive in to the purpose of each and how to use them in order to build a basic pallet rack system for your new warehouse.
3 Things to Consider When Purchasing Pallet Rack Wire Decking
When shopping for wire decking there are a few key points you should check on your quote prior to purchasing. It might very well be you are otherwise getting material that won't do the job properly or you could have saved some money by buying wire decking with a lower capacity or cheaper coating.
What Type of Wire Decking is Right for My Pallet Rack?
In the end, you need two key measurements in order to determine the width and depth of your wire decking. The first measurement is the width of your pallet rack beams. The second is the depth of your pallet rack uprights. These will quickly point you to the proper wire decking you need to finish your pallet rack system.
Wire Decking vs. Pallet Supports: What's Best?
The best choice between wire decking and pallet support bars tends to come down to preference and price. In this blog we discuss the various pros and cons of each style of support.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse Layout
There are about a million and one reasons why a warehouse might reach a point where it’s begging for a redesign. Changes in product supply and cons...
What Type of Racking is Right for Me?
A quick overview of the various types of warehouse racking available - from teardrop pallet rack to industrial shelving.
3 Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Over-the-Door Dock Storage
Utilizing the storage area above your dock doors can be a great way to quickly find some additional space in an otherwise full warehouse. There are really only three options you need to consider when designing and over-the-door pallet rack system.
4 Steps to Design Your Ideal Selective Pallet Rack System
If you take a few minutes to calculate the dimensions of the pallet you are trying to store, you can quickly determine the height, width and depth of the pallet rack system you need.
How Do You Keep The Flue Space Clear in Your Pallet Rack?
One of the most common ways that longitudinal flue space gets choked is pallet push-through. Backstop beams are a cost-conscious solution to ensure impediments don't clog your flue space and increase fire risk in your warehouse.
4 Ways To Go the Extra Mile With Warehouse Safety
Safety in the warehouse should be a key focus when creating an efficient and productive warehouse design layout. Incorporating these four steps will greatly decrease your likelihood of warehouse accidents, and boost company trust and morale.
How to Reduce the Cost of Your Pallet Rack System by 31%
Utilizing varying shelf level throughout your facility, also known as multiple slotting, could significantly reduce the amount of 'air' in your pallet rack system and save you up to 31% on your racking cost.