What You Need to Know About Pallet Racking

What You Need to Know About Pallet Racking

• March 24, 2023
• Posted By Douglas Wilson

Erect-A-Rack provides pallet racking for the storage and retrieval of goods in warehouses, distribution centres, retail stores, factories and manufacturing facilities. The racking can be configured to various heights, depths, storage density and ease of access.

Selective pallet racking is one of the most popular systems in Australia due to its versatility and ease of use. This type of racking can be easily adjusted to accommodate different heights and can also be designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Cantilever racking is another specialized type of pallet racking that is used to store long products like plywood, garage doors, pipes and timber panels. It has a bolted base and solid arms that can be adjusted to fit the product’s length.

Cold-formed steel is an ideal material to use in pallet racking as it has the capacity to resist damage. It is also durable and can withstand heavy loads.

Frames are a key part of any pallet racking system and come in varying depths to suit the size of the loads being stored on them. The deeper the frames are, the more pallets can be stored per shelf. However, this will increase the load bearing capacity of the racking and will need more uprights to support them.

Beams are another key part of any pallet racking system and need to be able to accommodate the width, length and weight of the pallets being stored on them. They can be fixed to a concrete foundation or mounted to a ceiling.

Inspect beams for cracks and other signs of damage regularly to ensure the rack is safe to use and to identify any potential issues. This will help to avoid accidents or damage to the racking, which can lead to significant loss of product, damages to the warehouse and potentially serious injury or death.

Checking for loose components and safety clips is also essential to ensuring the racking system is in good working order. Loose clips can be easily dislodged or removed by a forklift and can cause the racking to collapse. It is important to replace any damaged clips as soon as possible.

Keeping track of racking is critical to the safety and well-being of workers in the warehouse. It should be checked on a regular basis and any damaged or loose components should be reported to management immediately.

Regular inspections are also recommended to ensure the racking system remains compliant with Australian Standards. This will significantly reduce the risk of a warehouse accident or a pallet rack collapse, which can cause damage to the products being stored and potentially serious injury or death.

A pallet racking system is a critical component of any warehouse and must be designed to the exact requirements of the warehouse space it is installed in. This means it should be sized to the exact dimensions of the space and not simply the average size for the region where it will be located.