Warehouse Pallet racking is a storage solution designed for holding items on pallets within a warehouse or storage facility. Pallet Racking is a multi-level storage option having vertical upright and horizontal beams. These pallets are stored in vertical levels and horizontal rows and it allows goods to be safely and securely stored using maximum usage of vertical space. A forklift is utilized to handle palletized goods, facilitating efficient loading and unloading processes, thereby reducing goods retrieval time.
According to warehouse needs, pallet racking is offered in various styles to suit different requirements. Numerous pallet racking variations exist, yet teardrop pallet racking stands out as the most favored due to its straightforward assembly and versatility in combining different brands.
Warehouse Pallet Rack Parts
There are two main parts of the pallet rack.
- Pallet Rack Upright
- Pallet Rack Beams
1 - Pallet Rack Upright (Columns or Upright Frame)
Uprights are side support frames for the Rack. It measures the depth and height of the rack. Its depth mainly depends on the depth of the Pallet. Similarly, its height mainly depends on the warehouse’s clear height and also on the lifter height capacity.
2 - Pallet Rack Beams
Pallet rack beams serve as heavy-duty rails linking the uprights, forming the shelving system of the pallet rack while dictating its width. These beams come in various lengths and heights, tailored to support diverse weight and size specifications of stored items. Additionally, beams are offered in two distinct styles: step beam and box beam.
The pallet rack upright has many holes in series so that the beam can easily be adjusted wherever needed.
Pallet Rack Accessories
There are many different accessories available that can customize the warehouse pallet racking system. You can make your pallet rack setup fit perfectly for your storage space by adding different accessories. These could be things like wire decking, post protectors, ties for the walls and between racks, safety panels, and more.