In many warehouses, the floor level of a rack aisle is used for pallet storage. Those slots are frequently designated for manual each or carton picks. These loads can be most anything, up to heavy dies, compressors, parts or bulk item containers.
How to Manually Pick Heavy & Bulky Items from Pallet Rack Aisles
November 1, 2018
by Scott Stone
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Pallet Rack Storage Ideas for Difficult Loads and Situations
August 30, 2018
by Scott Stone
Pallet rack systems are more versatile than simply storing skids in high bays. Many of our clients need to store more specialized loads, such as rolls, dies, tubes, fragile items and more. With the right hardware and design, almost anything can be safely and efficiently stored.
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A Detailed Guide to Pallet Rack Decking Types
July 24, 2018
Pallet rack is a key storage method for effective warehouses, allowing high-cube storage in vertical space along with organizational advantages. When searching for the right pallet rack, you also must consider what decking you want to use with the pallet rack you chose. Each decking option can provide your rack with even more efficiency and storage potential, but which one will work for your rack?
Tags: warehouse, Warehouse Management, warehousing, Pallet Rack, pallet racking
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How to Safely and Effectively Load & Unload Tall Pallet Racks
June 14, 2018
by Scott Stone
When it comes to loading and retrieving pallets from a rack bay that could be 30 feet or more off the ground, there is some risk of product damage or falls. These things occur when drivers are busy, under-trained or just have a bad moment. Here are some things you can do to reduce these risks.
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Download our Guide To Cantilever Racks
June 7, 2018
by Scott Stone
Because they offer instant access to, and easy selection of either an entire load or any part of it, cantilever racks are ideal for storing long, unwieldy, heavy and difficult loads. They come with many options and questions, so we have published a guide to cantilever racks (PDF) you should read as you move forward on a storage project involving these types of loads.
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The Warehouse Manager’s Guide to Walking Around: Pallet Racks
September 19, 2017
by Scott Stone
It’s always busy when you operate a warehouses or DC, but as noted philosopher Ferris Bueller once said, “life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” The same applies to your facility and specifically its pallet racks. A good way to ensure they’re being used correctly and safely is to stop and look around once in a while. In that spirit, let’s touch on some things to examine in your warehouse rack operation.
Tags: warehouse productivity, rack safety, Inspections, Walking Around, Warehouse Management, pallet racking
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The Importance of Pallet Rack Row Flue Space – and Ways to Maintain it
April 25, 2017
by Scott Stone
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has long required that pallet rack flue space remain clear at all times so that any fires can vent upward rather than outward, allowing sprinkler systems to activate faster. This vertical rise also helps slow fire spreading horizontally through a rack system. Flue space compliance is increasingly important to insurers and operators of warehouses and other industrial facilities. What can you do to help reduce issues with flue space obstruction?
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10 Tips: How to Protect Yourself from the Hidden Costs of Used Racks
November 8, 2016
by Scott Stone
Pallet racks are durable, and you know that if you spend any time in this industry. When properly specified, installed, used and maintained, they can last for decades. If you choose to install used racks, take sensible precautions to ensure safety and stability.
Tags: facility safety, Steel King, Heavy Rack Systems, ROI
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How to Make Rack Aisles Safer for Foot Traffic
August 17, 2016
by Scott Stone
Above: Stock image of warehouse store and pallet rack
Pallet racks by nature are very safe storage equipment, but in any areas people interact with machinery, and heavy storage, there are dangers. A recent accident at a big box warehouse retailer helps illustrate some of the problems with busy pedestrian aisles between heavy storage racks.
Tags: Safety & Ergonomics
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What Causes a Pallet Rack Collapse? How Can You Prevent it?
June 24, 2016
by Scott Stone
When heavy loads are stored on multi-level pallet racks, collapses and product falls are a primary safety concern. Busy warehouses with many workers who drive or walk between aisles of rack should find ways to reduce the chances of a disastrous event.
Stopping a collapse is an order of magnitude easier and less expensive than a single incident. Due to its interconnected nature, when pallet rack falls, it’s usually an entire row, or a series of them. Costs, in terms of damaged product, lost production time and injuries can be extreme. In many “just-in-time” manufacturing operations, losing components means losing days of production time.
So: what can you do?
Tags: Safety & Ergonomics
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