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Pallet Rack Installation Video – Apex Expands Training Resources Video Library

Video Walks You Through the Right Steps for Selective Pallet Rack Installation From the right tools to the final checklist, the Apex team provides tips and advice to help you  – properly prepare and install a teardrop-style selective rack system. The video details steps, identifies risks, and covers basic accessories such as wire decking and…

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360 Degrees of Warehouse Safety | Apex Safety Spotlight

Download Warehouse Safety Checklist to Ensure Your Team is Covered Floor to Ceiling, Dock to Dock Welcome to the latest Apex Safety Spotlight and our 360-degree overview of warehouse safety products critical to operational effectiveness. In the fast-paced world of material handling and distribution, ensuring the well-being of your equipment, personnel, and visitors to your…

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Tips to Ensure Safe Indoor & Outdoor Cantilever Racking | Apex Safety Spotlight

See Specific Risk, Design & Inspection Areas for Safe Cantilever Racking Use –Indoor or Outdoors Cantilever rack is your go-to for efficient vertical storage of large, awkward, and bulky inventor in both indoor and outside environments. Everything from lumber, building materials, and furniture to wiring and pipes find an orderly spot within cantilever racking. The…

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Conveyors 101–Your Guide to Selecting the Right Warehouse Conveyor System

Conveyor Systems – The Fundamental Building Blocks of Warehouse Automation A wide variety of industries rely on conveyors and conveyor systems for moving products ranging from bulk materials to cartons and pallets. Conveyors are a staple of warehouse automation used in many innovative supply chain applications. In today’s blog, we’ll break down the basic types…

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Knowing Your Limitations –Pallet Rack Capacity & the Unsupported Span

Understanding Your Pallet Rack System’s Structural Limits Pallet rack is designed to store heavy loads and maximize storage space in warehouses or other industrial settings. Systems consist of vertical upright frames connected by horizontal beams –the uprights support the beams and provide the primary structural integrity of the system. The result is a sturdy vertical…

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How Do Push Forces Affect Push-Back Rack Loading & Unloading?

What You Should Know About Push Forces & Push-Back Rack Safety Push-back pallet rack is a dynamic, high-density storage system. Wheeled carts flow up and down slightly pitched rails as pallets are loaded and unloaded by a forklift. The dynamic movement of the carts is what draws interest in the system as it provides a…

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Addressing Warehouse Safety Concerns for Temporary & Seasonal Workers | Apex Safety Spotlight

Warehouse Safety Is a Permanent Job Even for Temp & Seasonal Workers Hiring seasonal and temporary warehouse workers is common practice to manage the ebb and flow of normal operational and fulfillment activities. However, it’s important to consider that your temporary workers face different risks and challenges vs. your full-time team in their respective roles….

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Pallet Rack Repair Kit vs. Full Replacement? | Apex Safety Spotlight

Addressing Pallet Rack Repair — Repair Kit or Full Upright Replacement The lower portion of your pallet rack uprights is particularly susceptible to damage caused by forklift impacts. Even minor bumps and thumps can compromise the safety and usability of your rack system. So, just as you wouldn’t drive an unfit car on the road,…

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RMI – The Guiding Force Behind Rack Design & Safety

Who or What is RMI? Have you heard about RMI or the Rack Manufacturer’s Institute? Let’s assume that’s a yes if you are involved in pallet rack manufacturing, design, installation, inspections, or repairs. However, that phrase may be unfamiliar if you are a warehouse manager, employee, or equipment operator. Either way, it may surprise you…

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ANSI Updates Steel Pallet Racking Standards – Apex Answers Your Questions

Hot Off the Presses… ANSI 2023 Steel Pallet Racking Revisions & More Steel pallet racking systems are the backbone of warehousing and distribution centers, but what gives that backbone its strength? It might very well be a group of dedicated professionals determined to make things safer and more productive. They are known as ANSI, and…

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