Pallet Racking System For Business

Fortunately, businesses can improve inventory efficiency and reduce costs by utilizing pallet racking. The benefit of pallet racking is that they can be used in a variety of businesses.

Pallet racking can be used in all sizes of businesses. Whether you require a pallet to store electronic equipment or you have a large warehouse that holds thousands of items, there is a pallet racking system to meet your needs. Industrial storage racking is a popular choice for large warehouses. Sellers of racking systems will provide a guide and help businesses choose the racking system that will be suitable for their business.

When choosing a pallet rack system, you have to consider what types of items and you will be storing and your storage space needs. There are also pallet racks that allow for easy access to stored items so one can access the pallet continually. For businesses that have a lot of one type of item, they are pallet racks called "double deep" pallet racks where one can store a second row of pallets behind the first row.
"Push-back" racks are a type of pallet racking system that allows one to slide pallets back on rails or sliding carts which makes it easier to retrieve items from the back row of pallets. There are also pallet racking systems that allow for stacking. Industrial pallet racking systems can also be designed for outdoor use in bad weather and colder climates.

Pallet Racking Tips

Consider the Load
An important tip on pallet racking to keep in mind is to consider the load. · light-duty racking (for example, load capacity does not exceed 660 pounds)
· medium-duty pallet racking (for example, load capacity is between 660 and 1,320 pounds)
· heavy-duty pallet racking (for example, load capacity is more than 1,320 pounds)

Types of  Pallet Racking Systems

There are many different types of pallet racking systems available to consider:

· load/capacity: as mentioned, choose racks based on what you need to store-light-duty for lighter loads/cargo, heavy-duty for heavier loads/cargo, etc.
· standard systems: basic pallet racks
· drive-in systems: also known as drive-through, high-density storage; can increase pallet storage and maximize space by eliminating aisles
· pushback systems: helps store more in less space by increasing the density of the storage system, maximizing warehouse space, and increasing pallet count
· carton-flow systems: designed for high-volume order picking with reduced operator activity; used for order accuracy; common with conveyor systems
· gravity-flow systems: manufactured with rollers and use gravity to "feed" pallets to their positions; some are designed to hold up to 20 pallets deep within a single storage lane
· cantilever systems: common in steel factories and lumberyards; also known as "furniture racks"; ideal for the storage of long, continuous items
· mezzanine flooring systems: use existing square footage and overhead space to maximize warehouse space