ADEPT RACK AND SHELVING

NEW PALLET RACKING

We supply all types of pallet rack and can most often times match and expand on existing rack types.  Our selective pallet rack systems are designed to fit all your needs, from a small warehouse to a major distribution center. With a rack system designed by Adept Rack and Shelving you can be assured that you are getting the best designed most efficient and safest racking system.

To deck or not to deck? Should decks either wooden or wire be used?
Pallet rack is as its name.  Meaning it is designed to store pallets.
Not only is Pallet Rack designed to withstand the weight of your pallets it is made to withstand the static weight of the forklift loading your pallets.  It is not the decks that will hold the weight of your material it is the beams.  Decks are generally only used when heavy material is being hand stacked.  Of course, many companies opt to use decks for a comfort level, in this case wire decking is much easier to maintain; however, it is a bit more expensive then wood decking. . If your material is being hand loaded then we would suggest you take a look at the boltless shelving or even Fastrack as you can store up to 1000 pounds per level on either and go up to 12’ tall.

Email kc@adeptrackandshelving.com with your floor plan, or if you would like to have someone come out and give you a free estimate.

What upright is best for my storage application?
When you are selecting an upright frame, the depth should be 6” less then the depth of your pallet, to allow for pallet stability. It is the beams that support the weight of the pallet, not the decking.
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How high of an upright should I use?
The height of your uprights will be dependent on a couple of different things. One being, the height capabilities of your forklift.  If your forklift is only capable of going up 12’ then you would want to stay below 12’. Another determination would be, how high your individual pallets are stacked. The top of your load, not the top of your rack, needs to be at least 18” below your warehouse sprinklers.

What length beams should I use?
The standard beam length is an 8 foot, and is designed specifically to hold two standard size pallets, weighing up to 2500 pounds each.  If you have pallets that are considerably lighter than you can use 12’ beams, this lessening the amount of uprights you need, which could be a significant savings.