Safety First With Industrial Equipment and Supplies

Stack 'Em Up: A Fun Guide To Warehouse Pallet Racking Systems

11 April 2023

Lucille Palmer

Do you own a warehouse, or are you planning to open one soon? If so, you need to invest in a good pallet racking system. Pallet racking systems are essential for organizing, storing, and retrieving your inventory efficiently. But with so many options available, how do you know which one is right for you?

1. Selective Pallet Racks

Selective pallet racks are the most common type of pallet racking system. They consist of upright frames, cross beams, and wire decks and can be adjusted to different heights and depths. Selective pallet racks are ideal for warehouses that need to store a variety of SKUs and want to maximize their floor space. They are easy to install, maintain, and use and can be accessed with standard forklifts or reach trucks.

2. Drive-In Pallet Racks

Drive-in pallet racks are designed for high-density storage of homogeneous products. They allow you to store multiple pallets of the same SKU in a deep lane and retrieve them from the same side. Drive-in pallet racks are ideal for cold storage, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as for wholesale and distribution centers. They are cost-effective but require specialized forklifts or pallet jacks to operate.

3. Push-Back Pallet Racks

Push-back pallet racks are similar to drive-in pallet racks but allow you to store different SKUs in the same lane. They use a series of carts that roll on inclined rails and push the pallets to the front of the rack as new ones are added. Push-back pallet racks are ideal for warehouses that need to store a variety of products and want to reduce their handling time. They are easy to use but require more maintenance than other pallet-racking systems.

4. Pallet Flow Racks

Pallet flow racks use gravity to move pallets from the back of the rack to the front. They consist of inclined rails, brake rollers, and speed controllers and can be customized to different widths and depths. Pallet flow racks are ideal for warehouses that need to store perishable or time-sensitive products and want to maximize their FIFO (first-in, first-out) system. They are easy to operate but require more space and investment than other pallet-racking systems.

5. Cantilever Racks

Cantilever racks are designed for storing long or bulky items, such as pipes, lumber, or furniture. They consist of vertical columns, horizontal arms, and diagonal bracing and can be adjusted to different heights and widths. Cantilever racks are ideal for hardware stores, lumberyards, and manufacturing facilities that need to store oversized items and want to reduce their handling time. They are easy to install but require more floor space and maintenance than other pallet racking systems.

No matter what type of inventory you need to store, there is a pallet racking system that can help you organize it efficiently.

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About Me

Hi, my name is Lewis McKinley and this is a blog about the safety of industrial equipment and supplies. When working with industrial equipment, employees must implement all safety measures to ensure they stay safe at all times. When I was growing up, my dad was a safety inspector, so my siblings and I were always reminded about safety and he taught us how to stay safe no matter what we were doing. Since I learned about safety at a young age, I always make sure that safety is a priority in everything I do. I enjoy doing research about safety and I keep up with changes in safety regulations for many industries. I hope that after you read my blog, you'll learn measures that you can take to remain safe around industrial equipment and supplies.