Pallet Racking for Warehouse Storage
World Class Integration offers a wide variety of new & used pallet rack brands and styles to suit any storage space.
Pallet Racking is the most popular type of warehouse storage system used today. Pallet Racking is a great storage solution for warehouses and distribution centers because of the various sizes and styles suitable for any industry. We also carry a wide assortment of accessories and components to add on to or customize current warehouse rack systems.
What is Pallet Rack?
Pallet racking is a material handling storage system used to store items on pallets. Pallet Rack allows pallets to be stored vertically to utilize space off of the floor improving the organization and access to stored goods. To access the palletized materials, forklifts are used to load and unload the materials from the rack shelves. Pallet racking is available in many different styles and capacities to fit the needs of a warehouse. Many types of pallet rack exist, but teardrop pallet rack is widely used because of its ease of assembly and flexibility in matching with other brands across the industry.
Pallet Rack is made up of two main components:
Upright Frames
Pallet rack uprights (aka pallet rack columns or upright frames) are the side supports for the structure. They determine the height and depth of the pallet racking system. Uprights are available in many different heights, widths and post sizes to support a variety of weight and capacity requirements.
Beams
Pallet rack beams are the heavy duty rails that connect the uprights together and create the shelves of the pallet rack. The beams also determine the width of the structure. Beams are available in many lengths and heights to accommodate weight and dimension requirements of stored materials. Beams are also available in two different styles, step beam style or box beam style. The style of beam allows for the use of optional supports or wire decking. Pallet rack beams can be adjusted to whatever height from the ground is needed and can be easily removed and readjusted to a different level for future changing needs.
Additionally, we supply important Pallet Rack add-ons:
- Wire Deck to add a pallet shelf mesh layer over the beams to add extra support and prevent items from falling through beams
- Rail Guards to protect the upright frames from forklifts and other equipment
- Wall ties, back-to-back ties and anchors to attach the racking to the wall or another rack for additional stability
- Spacers and pallet supports to add stability
Are there different types of Pallet Rack?
Selective Rack
Selective pallet racking system comes in two different configurations: a roll formed, or clip-in configuration, and a structural bolt-together configuration
Drive-In Rack
Drive-In are storage rack configurations that allow the forklift to drive directly into the lane of stacked rows.
Push Back Rack
Push Back rack systems save space and increase storage by using dynamic cart-on-rail system where pallet loads are fed forward by gravity on steel rails
Pallet Flow Rack
Pallet flow systems use depth to increase storage capacity. Pallets move easily along the sloped plane of the slightly inclined rail with rollers
Pallet Rack Design
At World Class Integration, we know that finding the proper racking solution can get complicated, but we’re here to make it easy.
Pallet Racking is essential to your storage system, but not just any pallet rack works. In fact, your warehouse setup can either be a bane or a competitive advantage to your company strategy. In choosing Pallet Rack, one must consider the profile of the products being stored and the distribution operation of the company.Aisle width, shipping areas, docking locations, and other factors come into the equation when determining your warehouse racking layout. We offer a variety of options to fit your needs. If you need design expertise, our engineering team can work with you to optimize your layout. We then can work to bring that plan to life by working with your management team and contractors.
With warehouse real estate at premium right now, utilizing every inch of your space counts.
