With the effect of soaring energy costs in today's business environment, efficiency is a driving force to remain competitive in the contemporary global market place. The right warehouse racking system can play a key role in your ability to do just that.

Pallet racking is the backbone of ensuring that warehouse operations run smoothly. Pallets are used to transport goods that have been packaged for shipping or storage purposes. The pallets ensure that the goods are secure during transport and storage and won't become damaged.

Pallet racking is used to store the pallets that contain the goods. Without pallet racking, pallets would sit piled up on the floor and could easily become damaged. By choosing pallet racking that easily provides adequate storage for pallets you can ensure that your goods will stay in top condition during storage.

Thoughtful planning put into the proper storage and retrieval of your warehouse inventory can lead to greater efficiency. Immediate inventory level reports, reduced retrieval times, and employee safety, can all lead to your ability in having an edge over your competition.

Selective Pallet Racking is best suited for one to five standard pallets / SKU of product that needs to be quickly maneuvered. Pallets are stored only one deep and can be retrieved from inventory easily, while restocking is simple and straightforward. In order to have easy access to pallets this method takes up more space in the warehouse than other types of racking systems. Storing more than five standard pallets / SKU means placing them two to five deep and requires other types of racking systems.

Pushback Racking is used for product inventory that has more than 5 pallets / SKU. Anywhere from 2 to 4 deep pushback racks can be utilized for this type of storage. Although retrieval times are greater, the benefit of pushback racking is the greater utilization of warehouse space. Pushback racking is good for the "last in, first out" inventory method and is not suggested for date sensitive products.

Flow Racking takes advantage of gravity by allowing the pallets / SKU to gently slide from one end of the system where they are placed, to the opposite end where they are retrieved. This is much like the way soda bottles are stocked and then retrieved from a convenience store cooler. Flow racking is ideal for the "first in, first out" method of inventory control. With flow racking systems, a greater volume of pallets / SKU can be stored, reducing the amount of warehouse square footage needed.

Drive-In Racking provides the best storage method for large volumes of inventory that are of the same product pallet / SKU. Open on both ends, drive-in racking systems allow forklifts to drive easily into the racking system to stock and retrieve inventory.

When choosing pallet racking it is important to ensure that the rack is sturdy and durable. Though some companies might decide that this is an area where they could cut costs, most agree that it is vitally important to select durable pallet racking that will endure the test of time. Pallet racks should be large enough to store the amount of pallets necessary as well as have openings to make it easy to add and remove pallets.

Pallet Rack Guards

Pallet rack guards prevent accidental impacts from damaging standing pallet racks and contents. These devices fit around rails and corners and create an insulating barrier against impact.

Polyethylene Pallet Rack Protectors
Rugged polyethylene protectors protect pallet racking against damage. They are easy to self-install, and they can be mounted with a quick velcro mount or concrete lag to the ground hardware included.

Rack Guard with Rubber Bumper Insert
These rack and shelf guards are made from steel and feature a rubber bumper insert that fits between the guard and the rack column. They wrap around the pallet rack column and increase its strength on impact by over 100 percent. Your order includes 1/2" thick rubber bumper insert and installation hardware.

Low Profile Rack Guards
Low profile pallet rack guards attach at floor level to pallet racking, shelving supports, and wall corners. All components are laser cut. Low profile guards install in half the time of other guards with two boltholes and provide excellent protection against damage from fork trucks, pallet trucks and carts.

Structural Pallet Rack Guards
Structural rack guards are available with or without a rubber bumper. They can be installed in concrete surfaces and feature four mounting holes for maximum stability. They are an easy and economical way to protect against damage to pallet racking and wall corners.

Corner Rack and Shelving Guards
Protect busy corners, expensive machinery and personnel with 90° perpendicular protection. These are available in both steel and aluminum units.

Triple Elbow Guards
Triple elbow guards protect the corners of machinery, buildings and offices. The 90° bend fits snug around corners to provide the ultimate protection against lift trucks or other mobile equipment.

Adjustable Rack Guard
Protect the row ends of tandem pallet racking with this heavy duty, welded steel adjustable rack guard. This rack and shelf guard features a slide in design width a variable width range of 78" to 108". It comes with steel mounting plates with 1" dia. holes to safely secure unit to floor.

Poly Rack Guards
Poly Rack Guards are a new innovation offering exceptional performance in racking protection. Rack systems are not designed to be struck by forklifts and even low speed collisions can lead to structural damage. This damage is a major occupational health and safety issue and is very costly to repair.