Pallet racks are probably the most common warehouse storage equipment in the world, and for good reason: they’re safe, versatile and use the vertical cube of high-bay warehouses when correctly specified, loaded, unloaded and used within the rack’s tolerance. Load distribution–the way a load sits on your racks–is a critical factor for safe usage. Here’s how to get it right.
Pallet Rack Load Distribution Guide
October 19, 2021
by Scott Stone
Tags: warehouse storage, pallet racks, rack safety, RMI
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
Records Storage Warehouses: Questions to Ask
December 11, 2014
by Scott Stone
The year is coming to an end, and many operations need to address records storage. We see an influx of companies coming to work with us on their records storage and archive storage areas from October through April. With new healthcare and other regulations, companies must store an increasing amount of paper records. If you have enough of a records storage load, and lack either the space or the time to manage your archives, you may opt to use a third party records storage facility.
When you are specifying a vendor, here are some questions you should ask.
Tags: pallet racks, ROI
Posted in Storage, Organization & Workstations|
5 Common Pallet Rack Mistakes
June 5, 2014
by Scott Stone
When it comes to warehouse storage, pallet racks provide an optimal, easy-to-maintain solution. They’re the most common way of storing pallet loads in the world, and they’re used in the vast majority of warehouses, manufacturing facilities, commercial operations and even retail stores. Whether you’re dealing with selective, pushback, drive-in or other types of racks, the issues are frequently similar.
Safe pallet rack operation involves understanding how to properly use racks; an otherwise safe rack can become dangerous and expensive if used incorrectly. Here are 5 common mistakes people make with pallet racks—and what you can do to ensure you don’t make any of them in your warehouse.
Tags: Warehouse Management, pallet racks
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
Saving Space in Rack Storage Areas
December 3, 2010
by Scott Stone
Pallet rack storage is relatively inexpensive and extremely common. In many facilities, it also consumes the majority of square footage. When you can cut down on this space, significant gains can be made that allow you to use the square footage for other purposes. Here are some ideas for reducing your rack storage footprint while maintaining storage capacity.
Tags: pallet racks, dock doors, storage density
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
This Forklift Accident Was Preventable
February 16, 2010
by Scott Stone
You can see some of the mistakes happening in this video. Others aren’t so obvious.
Tags: warehouse safety, pallet racks, forklift safety, industrial accident
Posted in Safety & Ergonomics|