Many companies who hold large amounts of stock use pallet racking systems as their storage solution. This is because pallet racking systems are fully customisable and can hold a wide range of goods, from boxes of oranges to sheets of metal.

Pallet racking must be made of strong materials in order to cope with the heavy loads that are placed upon it; this strength and stability comes from the steel upright posts which create the racking frame. These upright frames are generally further supported by upright frame lacing which is diagonal braces welded directly on to the frame. Between the uprights run the load beams which is what the pallets are placed on to; these beams are available in a range of load bearing specifications so you can choose the one which is correct for your products e.g. a builders yard storing bags of sand will need more heavy duty load beams than a cushion factory. Footplates are used to attach the racking system to the floor, adding extra stability; the types of footplate used can also have an impact on the overall weight bearing capacity of the pallet rack.

The heavy loads on pallets and height of the racking systems means that suitable equipment is required in order to pick and place the pallets and goods safely. This is to prevent harm to employees, the racking system or the goods themselves.

Pallet racking is available in three styles; narrow aisle pallet racking, drive-in pallet racking and conventional adjustable aisle pallet racking. Each of these systems are slightly different and so provide storage solutions for differing industries. What they all have in common however is that they can be manufactured to fit your specific storage area, making the most of your space and providing a bespoke racking solution.