So you have concluded you need to install pallet rack in your facility. How do you know what kind of pallet rack to put in? What size beams should you get? How tall should your uprights be? Here is a brief overview and 3 critical steps to help you set up your pallet rack system: [...]
All warehouses depend on efficient storage systems to manage incoming and outgoing shipments. To most Warehouse Managers the warehouse pallet rack system is one of the most important. Here’s a quick guide to help in selecting warehouse pallet rack systems: Pallet Racks Selective pallet racking is the most common type of warehouse storage racks. [...]
Pallet rack beams come in all types, styles, sizes, and variations. The most common way pallet rack beams are manufactured are either rolled form pallet rack beams or structural pallet rack beams. Here is a brief overview: […]
The new SK2000 boltless pallet rack has a plethora of advantages and benefits. See what Steel King and Rack Express have teamed up to offer. […]
Pallet racking, is a material handling storage system designed to store palletized materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels. There are a variety of different pallet rack options available. Here is a brief overview of some that you will encounter: […]
1. Determine the size of your pallet to be stored. Example: 42"W x 48"D x 4" 2. Determine the overall load W x D x H. For the overall height, add the load and pallet heights together. Example: load height 42" + pallet height 6" = 48" overall height. Overall load: 42"W x 48"D x [...]
1. Uprights - Vertical structural support for the racking system 2. Beams - Horizontal steel supports that tie upright frames together and hold the load. 3. Skid Support - Supports items smaller than the unit’s depth 4. Wire Decking - Turns area between beams into useable shelving space. Mesh promotes air flow and eases inventory [...]