Should you go for New Pallet Racking or Used Pallet Racking – Which is the most price efficient?

pallet racking – Effective Storage Systems

The Pallet Rack system is quite possible the most effective warehouse stock storage and management system available. But it is also the most inexpensive, whether you are in manufacturing or retailing a pallet rack system is ideal because of the efficient item turn-about and guarantee of the goods in and good out monitoring system available.

Time to change your pallet racking?

When the time comes to shop for pallet racking, there are basically two categories to go for – new or used.

At Monarch Shelving, we have extensive collections of brand-new racking. But, we also offer good quality used pallet racking as well. For many of our clients, there is an important question: which is the better buy for them?

New or Used, what should you go for?

In short, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The decision you make will be down to your business expectations and requirements, along with the budget.

Additionally, when it comes to buying used pallet racking, the quality of the used pallet racking for sale will always vary significantly, depending on the seller, the age and condition of the racking etc.

The most important thing to do is to carefully check things out carefully before going ahead, and to understand what exactly are the key differences between new and used pallet racking.

Pallet Racking Condition

Used pallet racking is currently sold in every imaginable state of repair. There are sellers and manufacturers who are happy to list and sell racking that is in a very poor state, showing considerable damage from lifting trucks and even buckling from over-heavy loading.

Alternatively, there are other manufacturers, like Monarch Shelving, who insist only on selling used racking that’s in excellent condition, adhering to all safety standards and repairing significant damage before listing for resale.

Before going ahead with any purchase of second-hand or used pallet racking, it is important to check the condition, this may mean contacting the brand directly.

Used Pallet Racking will never be Perfect!

Even the highest quality used racking, will have some cosmetic damage in places. This is inevitable when racks have been used for heavy-duty storage purposes. However, this does not mean that there is actually anything wrong with the racking in terms of reliability and performance.

For a 100% flawless product in terms of both appearance and performance, the only way to guarantee this is by buying pallet racking from new.

Check for Quality and Product Warranties

With such a range of quality in used pallet racking out there, it is important that each item is assessed individually for quality. The best way to guarantee quality is to work with a reliable brand that only offers the highest-end used racking that’s been comprehensively checked – in this case, quality no longer becomes a concern.

When it comes to a warranty, it is is rare to come across used pallet racking for sale that comes with the same long-term warranty as you’d expect with brand new racking.  Where there is a definite business need for a warranty, it is advisable to purchase new pallet racking.

Much of this depends on the retailer and the specific products, so be sure to ask as many questions as necessary before going ahead with a pallet rack purchase.

Look out for the cost

Lastly, and for many business most importantly, the biggest difference of all when it comes to new and used pallet racking is the price you can expect to pay.

Used racking is, of course, considerably less expensive than new racking, which can be tempting. But, at the same time, it may not have a warranty quite as long as that you’d expect with new pallet racking, and the quality may not be up to expected or required standards.

The best pallet racking choice for you?

As for which represents the best choice, is all comes down to your own unique circumstances, the job that needs to be done and the available budget.

The best way to get the best option is to deal only with a quality retailer who can offer you the pallet racking solution that most matches your needs, getting an outstanding deal, regardless of whether you choose new or used pallet racking.

For information, please speak to one of our sales team on 0161 627 3444 or 0161 627 4440.