FEB
15

Pallet Racking: What You Need to Know

With material handling experience spanning over five decades, it's safe to say we've seen it all. We decided to gather some questions that have come up frequently in our line of business and answer all of them based on our years of experience. Ultimately it all comes down to safety. How much weight can pallet racks hold? Should they be bolted down? How much space is needed? We answer all of these questions and more! 

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  1932 Hits
1932 Hits
NOV
09

Pallet Rack Protection FAQ

Is protecting my pallet racking important? How do I protect my pallet racking? What does OSHA say about protecting my pallet racking? All good questions! This blog's goal is to shed some light on these issues and answer some of our customers' most frequently asked questions. 

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  2002 Hits
2002 Hits
DEC
05

Do's and Don'ts of Pallet Rack Damage

Do you have Pallet Rack damage? There are many questions that you may have such as:

  • Should I repair or replace? 
  • How often should the racking be inspected? 
  • What should be inspected? 
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3106 Hits
SEP
13

Pallet Selectivity vs Pallet Density

  "Maximize pallet count". This is a phrase we hear all of the time. "We're paying for all this cubic space – lets fill it up!" As in most things in life – it's just not that easy.

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2694 Hits
AUG
06

Pallet Rack Aisle Spacing

Forklift aisle spacing in a pallet rack system may be the most misunderstood aspect of the materials handling industry. The answer to the question is not just a flat 12' for a typical sit-down propane lift for example. It is much more complicated than this.  

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2996 Hits
MAY
01

How to Measure Pallet Racking and Basic Terms

Seems simple enough – "tell me about your pallet racking?" But over and over we find ourselves explaining in detail how to identify the racking that someone Is looking for... 

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2900 Hits
APR
03

Pallet Rack Permitting

If you are looking for a simple answer – sorry, there isn't one! Permitting is handled either by the county or city or both. First step in this process is to find out what is demanded where you are looking to Permit. A local Materials Handling Contractor is your best bet – they likely have been through the process many times. 

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3205 Hits
MAR
01

New vs Used Pallet Racking

Current state of used Pallet Racking in Georgia - Be Careful !

Good economic news and a strong economy is bad news for used pallet racking - it's a bit like a strong US dollar - Gold isn't happy !   As the economy strengthens there is less used racking which drives up the bidding to obtain it and ultimately kills the used market -- the cost between used and new narrows resulting in the risk of used outweighs the extra cost of new

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2724 Hits
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