The Benefits of Pallet Racking
When opening a new warehouse, many owners feel limited by the space they have. In a fast-paced work environment, the accessibility to product is limited greatly by the space provided. In order to open up the work space, warehouse racking is used to stack pallets of products vertically and horizontally. The many advantages pallet rack systems provide are utilization of space, safety, durability, accessibility and convenience. When considering pallet rack, it is important to know what options are available for you and what specific style of racking is best for your business. Some of the most common types of pallet rack include:Storage Rack
The most common and versatile of rack, storage rack allows your pallets to be accessible from the front and back and can be configured in many varieties. Wire decks are typically used with this system, which help prevent the pallet from falling through the rack. Set up is quick and simple.Flow Rack
This type of rack is used mostly with perishable or time-sensitive products. The rack lanes are slanted allowing pallets to slide forward on rollers as the front pallet is removed, making it a first-in/first-out storage system.Drive-In Rack
Primarily used for high density storage, this system allows a forklift operator the ability to drive into the rack to lift out heavier pallets. This style of rack maximizes the warehouse space available. Similar to storage rack, drive-in rack can be configured to use a first-in/first-out or last-in/last-out storage system.
Cantilever
This type of rack is primarily used for long bundled items. This system allows there to be multiple arrangements to hold many different sized items at once. The rack system can be one-sided where it is normally positioned against a wall or double-sided as long as there is enough clearance. Cantilever is commonly used to hold lumber, plumbing supplies, pipe and steel rods.The many options and legal restrictions that must be considered when purchasing racking can be overwhelming. Shoppa's Mid America has a team of professionals who design these systems every day and can work with you to meet your storage needs and keep the work space safe. Shoppa's offers free CAD design layouts to suit your space perfectly. Contact us today to get started with your customized layout.
Thanks a lot for providing such an useful about benefits of racking systems. I hope Pallet Rack System is more efficient, since it can withhold many storage items in this racking system and makes the warehouse men easier to pick these items from the pallet. It helps to increase the company production.
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I absolutely agree that good warehouse safety training is crucial. Perhaps a case could also be made when considering a new warehouse to bring in a racking safety expert to apprise the warehouse operator of the various risks associated with different types of racking.
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