Pallet Racking

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Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. specializes in pallet rack systems. Pallet Racks offer efficient, economical use of floor space and unused overhead space. We can assist you with layout and design in choosing the right pallet racking system for your specific storage needs. With only two major components- Uprights and Beams – assembly is quick and easy. We carry most major brands and styles of pallet rack. Many common sizes and capacities are available for immediate shipment.  

Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey industrial systems including warehouse space planning, design, supplying, and installation.

Our Warehouse Design Specialists offer consultation services to help design, plan, and execute all your warehouse needs to Maximize Your Warehouse Space. We also have highly trained professional installation crews to ensure that the execution of your pallet racking installation and warehouse setup is done right, from start to finish. 

Contact one of our Design Specialists for a pallet racking shelving quote at (888) 850-RACK (7225) or email us at  sales@warehouseequipmentsite.com. 

Storing palletized loads is a delicate process that requires the perfect set of pallet racks. And when you’re sitting down to design your pallet racking system, there are a few things that must be kept in mind to ensure the successful implementation of that system in your workflows. Pallet racking doesn’t have to be a headache, as long as you approach the project from the right point of view.

Sizing Things Up
The first thing you need to know when putting together a pallet racking project is the size and weight of every load and pallet you’re planning to store. Remember, this includes the three-dimensional size of each item—don’t forget to consider the depth. Additionally, pallets aren’t always the same size as the items they store; be sure to consider possible overhang in your measurements.

You’ll also need a firm understanding of the area in which you’re planning to install your industrial pallet racks. This includes the dimensions of the storage space, along with the floor condition (slope, material, load bearing capacity, etc.). Remember to account for obstacles such as lighting, vents and other obstructions that can make the top level of your rack inaccessible.

Understanding Access
Other elements affect the accessibility of your pallet racking storage space. You’ll need to know the primary method for moving and placing loads on the rack—will they be human-driven, or will the bulk of the work be done by forklift? If the work is done via forklift, you have to consider the vehicle’s minimum turning radius, maximum load capacity and maximum height of retrieval. Don’t forget that pallets have to be lifted from the beam, so you’ll lose a bit of height in the conversion.

Getting Technical
Once you have a clear idea of how big your pallet racks needs to be and how it will be placed, you can get into the nitty-gritty of choosing a beam, calculating the actual clearance and drafting up a quick drawing of your individual loading bays. Remember that every support beam has a maximum load capacity, so it’s critical that you check your math every step of the way through.

With all that sorted, the only thing left to figure out is how many beam levels you’ll need. Remember that loads need to clear the shelf, so you’ll have to figure around six inches of clearance into the math. Finally, double-check all of your calculations with your actual space and double-check for any last-minute regulations, such as sprinkler requirements or safe operating zones for your staff.

Putting together a pallet racking project is a big undertaking, but once you’ve gone through the basic you’ll find that choosing the right pallet racking system for you isn’t as complex as it may have seemed. Pallet racking is an easy and effective way to store product, as long as you have the right racks for the job.

For more information on our Pallet Racks or other warehouse supplies, contact one of our Design Specialists for a pallet racking shelving quote at (888) 850-RACK (7225) or email us at  sales@warehouseequipmentsite.com.