Rub Rails – Rub rails are used to protect the uprights from fork truck or pallet damage in applications where fork trucks drive in to and under the rack. Similar to heavy horizontals on uprights, rub rails also help distribute impact forces and prevent the column from twisting when hit. End Aisle Guards – End […]
How to Make a Rack System That Lasts 20 Years
3 years ago
When properly designed, constructed, installed and maintained, a pallet rack system will provide years of safe, trouble-free service. When properly engineered, pallet rack systems are loaded well within their ultimate design capacity and the stress caused by day-to-day loading and unloading cause virtually no “wear” to the structural components. If properly used and not damaged, we […]
Designing a new distribution center is a complicated process involving numerous factors that must be addressed to ensure success. After observing thousands of rack system project installations, below are a few common mistakes that we have seen made during the design process that either delay or slow the opening of the facility, or longer term […]