What is Pallet Racking?

Pallet racking is warehouse storage equipment designed to hold pallets in horizontal rows over multiple levels. Commercial pallet racks are storage solution that offers many advantages for a business that operates an efficient warehouse and distribution centre.

pallet racking is the best-known option for maximising available space within your warehouse to adequately store larger amounts of stock for picking and distribution, making the entire process operate at its most productive and stress-free.

Pallet racking is the perfect option for holding larger amounts of stock neatly and safely, helping your business to withstand customer demand and festive season rushes.

Materials

Pallet racking is constructed in various ways to keep products organised and stored to maximise the space productively.

Racking units are constructed from vertical steel frames connected with horizontal steel beams. Two frames and the beam create a bay area where pallets can be added and stored for the long term. The number of pallets that can be held on the racking system and their weight depends on the height and spacing of the system.

Heavy-duty frames typically have adjustable levels to suit storage requirements and can hold upwards of 3000kg UDL.

Different Kinds

Industrial storage racks come in many different types suitable for specific needs. Deciding on which one is suitable comes down to communication on its use with the supplier, who can best advise on the type of system that suits.

Mobile racking systems are racks on a mobile base that can be guided through flooring tracks. Drive-through racking is built for high-density storage and maximum storage space through storing pallets back-to-back and floor-to-floor.

Push back racking allows you to store product that spans 2-5 pallets and wide aisle racking is adjustable and versatile to allow access to pallets without specialist equipment. There is also flow racking that allows for pallets to be loaded at the higher end and unloaded at the lower end, making the rotation of products automatic.

Consideration

Depending on a few factors, the kind of pallet racking that you require will come down to available floor space, ceiling height, pallet types, size and cost of the system overall.

You will also have to take into consideration the frequencies of stock turnaround to better maximise the investment into pallet racking for your business. The biggest element is also the safety of your warehouse staff, who will also need to undergo safety training around the system regularly.

All of these require a system designed to high standards by the team at Monarch Shelving. Contact the team today to discuss your requirements for commercial pallet racks.