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SpaceRak
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Boltless
Selective Pallet Rack This
is the most common design of pallet racking used. The
standardized "teardrop" connection design makes the
uprights and crossbeam interchangeable with those from other
manufacturers. This design is very versatile and the boltless
design simplifies reconfiguration of beam levels. The
alternative to boltless racking is structural pallet rack which is
assembled with mechanical fasteners (usually bolts) and may offer
higher capacities. Structural pallet racking is also sometimes
designed into the structure of the building itself supporting the
roof and eliminating the need for I-beams.
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Standard
Configuration of Selective Pallet Rack This
shows the most common configuration of selective pallet racking
where single pallet depth racking is placed back to back. This
configuration can be used with wide aisles (more than 11') using a
standard forklift, in narrow aisles(8'-10') using a reach truck, and
very narrow aisles (less than 6') using order selectors, turret
trucks, and swing mast trucks.
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Push-Back
Racking Racking system that incorporates a carriage or
other sliding device to allow you to feed multiple pallets into the same
location "pushing back" the previous pallet. Can be used in wide
aisle and narrow aisle applications.
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Gravity
Flow Rack Racking system
which uses some type of gravity conveyer system built into each
racking level. Pallets are loaded in one side and flow to the
other side for picking. Works well for high density storage
where first-in-first-out (FIFO) rotation is necessary.
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SpaceRak
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Drive-in/Drive-thru
Racking Racking system designed to allow a lift truck to
drive into the bay creating very high density storage for non stackable
loads. Useful for operations with limited SKUs and high quantities of
pallets per SKU. FIFO is difficult to maintain in Drive-in racking systems |
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Paltier
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Cantilever
Racking
Racking system in which the shelving supports
are connected to vertical supports at the rear of the rack. There are no
vertical supports on the face of the rack allowing for storage of very long
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Nashville
Wire Products
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Wire
Decking Wire decking can be
used with Selective Racking and Cantilever Racking. Generally used
when product is placed into racking without pallets. Due
primarily to safety reasons I am a big proponent of wire decking
even when pallets are used. Wire decking increases worker safety,
productivity, and reduces product damage. There are other
types of decking available including solid decking. Fire
inspectors generally do not like solid decking since it reduces the
effectiveness of sprinkler systems.
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