Components of A Pallet Rack System

The components of storage racks are mainly uprights and beams, heavy duty racks are usually used with pallets, drive-in racks are equipped with tracks and so on. The racks belong to the combined splicing structure, the parts are spliced together, and can be easily disassembled after installation, with a stable structure and strong loading capacity, and the next specific introduction of each part of the racks.

• Baseplates

An upright frame has at least two (2) baseplates used to stabilize and anchor the pallet rack to the floor. The size of the baseplate is based on seismic forces and the loads placed on the pallet rack. Engineers should check the design to make sure the proper baseplate is specified for the pallet racking.

• Shims

Shims are used to level the rack into plumb tolerance on warehouse concrete floors and should match the size of the upright baseplate.

• Upright frame

The upright frame is the upright of the rack, used as the role of “legs” to support the rack on the ground.

• Beams

Two pallet rack beams with a connector on either end are required to form a shelf.

• Support bar

Support bar help support pallets between the beams. Typically, two support bar are used beneath each pallet load.

• Wire Decking

For a more solid support of pallets, wire mesh decking is used to prevent pallets or the products from falling through the rack structure.

• Row Spacers

Row spacers are used for back-to-back rows to provide a flue space and give the pallet racks additional strength and stability.

• Column Protectors

Post Protectors and Straddle Protectors are bolt-on accessories that help shield the upright to minimize damage from forklift impact. See durability add-on accessories.

• Crash Barriers

Crash Barriers are either bolted to the racking or anchored to the floor to help prevent damage at the end of the aisle.

• Anchor Bolts

Pallet racking must be anchored to the floor. The size, type, and amount of embedment of the bolt is determined by local building codes or seismic engineered design.