Pallet Rack Articles, Resources

How to specify, improve, and learn about pallet racks


Cost-Effective Pallet Storage

When you need warehouse storage, consider pallet rack as a flexible and cost effective solution.

Fire Code Compliance & Pallet Racking

Planning ahead to meet your local fire codes can keep you from spending time and money to re-confiure your pallet racks after the fact.

Fishbone Rack Aisle Layout

Explore an innovative pallet rack layout designed by researchers at the University of Arkansas, and Auburn University. This layout could lead to more efficient and productive distribution centers.

How Beam Loading Affects Rack Capacities

Most pallet rack beam capacities are based upon "evenly distributed loads". This refers to the front-to-back direction as well as horizontally along the beam width. But what does that really mean?

Pallet Rack Inspection

By law, you're required to have your pallet racks inspected by a qualified individual.

Seismic Rack Standards

Seismic racks are not just a consideration in California. Regions in northern New Jersey, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Memphis, St. Louis, Buffalo, and Atlanta all require pallet rack systems to be built to seismic specifications.

Seismic Zones & Pallet Rack

Know your seismic zones when laying out racks for your warehouse. The advent of higher-density storage in warehousing and other operations makes it important to use the correct zone rated racking

Selective Rack Configuration

Use our configuration guide for assistance in specifying the right beams and uprights for your selective pallet rack requirement.

Selectivty vs. Storage Density

What rack style fits you best? Choosing the right pallet rack for your application depends on what you want to do with it.

SK2000 Documentation

Datasheets, research, and other supporting documentation for the Steel King SK2000 Selective Pallet Rack Systems

SK2000 Rack Assembly Instructions

Users guide, installation instructions, and assembly guidelines for Steel King SK2000 Selective Pallet Rack Systems.

SK2000 Rack Operations & Maintenance

Information for using and maintaining Steel King SK2000 pallet rack.

Upright Frame Capacity Calculation

You know the beams will hold your pallets, but is your upright strong enough to hold all your beams? Check out the upright capacity chart and guidelines.