Pallet Racking System, also known as racking system or warehouse storage system, is a method of storage aid system that is often used in warehouses in industrial areas. Since the Second World War, pallet racks have become a common element for many modern warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail centers, and other storage and distribution facilities for the industrial sector. All types of pallet racking increase storage density of the stored goods. Costs related to pallet racking systems often increase with increasing storage density.
The Purpose of Pallet Racking System
The pallet racking system is designed to store and take out stocks and stored goods placed on pallets that are in horizontal rows and on multiple levels. These pallets are later vertically stacked onto the racks; hence, creating more space in the warehouse.
While there are many versions of pallet racking, all types of pallet racking systems are enabled for the storage of palletized materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels. Forklift trucks are often needed to place in and unload the stored pallets onto the racks for storage purposes.
The Construction of Pallet Racking Systems
Pallet racking systems are usually made of horizontal cross beams that are attached to vertical upright frames. These cross beams and upright frames create and provide supportive industrial shelving that palletized material that can be easily accessed by forklifts.
Pallet rack beams generally come in three different varieties, which are :
Ways to Assemble Pallet Racking System
The common methods to assemble racks in warehouse settings is by welding, bolting or clipping. Steel pallet rack structures are designed and structured to enable forklift operators to store the highest amount of inventory loaded on pallets, while still including accessibility for picking orders. Pallet racking systems are designed to protect the products in storage. If the pallet racks are optimized well, it will enable a smooth and steady flow of product within a warehouse.
The Various Types of Pallet Racking System