Pallet Racking

Key Takeaway: A warehouse relocation should start with a comprehensive plan, not just a moving date. The new building needs to be assessed in terms of usable storage capacity, workflow, forklift access, safety and future growth, not just in square metres.  Do not...

Main Point: Changing pallet racking in-house might look like a small adjustment, but it can change the whole behaviour of the rack. Moving a beam up to fit a taller pallet underneath may seem practical, but that beam is part of the rack’s strength, load capacity,...

Key Takeaway: A pallet racking installation should be installation day, not decision day. The site needs to be clear, the beam levels need to be confirmed, the pallet heights need to be measured properly, the forklift needs to be checked against the design, and the...

How Often Should You Be Checking Your Racking? That really comes back to how hard the warehouse is working. If you are talking about a transport or freight operation with constant forklift movement, I would be looking at in house checks at least monthly, and in some...