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…
Read MorePin Down Colorado Warehouse Safety with PALLET RACK SAFETY PINS
LITTLE PINS WITH MILE-HIGH IMPACT Most of us think of safety pins as those small metal devices that fasten fabric and various articles of clothing together. A pallet rack safety pin is similar, yet different. They both affix items together, but pallet rack safety pins secure roll-formed steel beams and uprights to stabilize your storage…
Read MoreSHIELD AGAINST FORKLIFT DAMAGE WITH PALLET RACK GUARDS
Boost Worker & Warehouse Safety with this Easy Fix The beautiful Carolinas region bustle with tourist activity, particularly in the summer months. A lot can go wrong if we don’t prepare for the influx. Similarly, your warehouse may experience a seasonal uptick or perhaps an all-year-round activity increase that needs to be addressed before something…
Read MoreWarning: The Taller the Pallet Rack, the Greater the Safety Risks
Tall Pallet Rack Safety Tips from the Apex Carolinas Team Pallet rack is an essential structure in most warehouses and distribution centers. Because of its size and significance, the safety and maintenance of your racking system must be a priority, and the taller the pallet rack, the greater risks. System heights vary depending on the…
Read MoreWhat Does OSHA Say About Pallet Rack Safety? | Apex Safety Spotlight
Pallet Rack Safety & OSHA Standards — What You Need to Know to Comply The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is the government oversight body in charge of monitoring workplace safety. As a general rule, businesses should want to avoid unsafe working conditions for obvious reasons, but the threat of OSHA oversight and hefty…
Read MoreCarolinas, Do you Have Used Pallet Racking on Your Mind?
Save Money and Choose Used Pallet Racking that’s Right for You Industrial pallet racking is built to withstand years of robust activity. Many times, it can outlive its purpose at a facility or the business itself, creating an active market for used pallet racking. However, just like buying a used car, you want to be…
Read MoreGoing High & Low for the Best Warehouse Safety Tools | Apex Safety Spotlight
Proceed with Caution We should always be thinking about warehouse safety. Whether you’re evaluating current operations or planning ahead, the best approach is to have a broad view of your systems and then identify the specific safety products and features that provide the best protection for your team. Safety is imperative for pallet rack and…
Read More7 Safety Considerations for Tall Pallet Rack Systems | Apex Safety Spotlight
When it comes to the installation and utilizing of tall pallet rack system, warehouse safety should be your literal and figurative highest priority. In a situation where these racks are often installed 30′ or more off the ground, there is a whole new set of factors to consider in order to keep your products accessible…
Read MoreBring on the (Pallet Rack) Reinforcements| Apex Safety Spotlight
Pallet rack is rated for capacity in two ways: beam capacity and upright capacity. Your frame and beams must be able to handle the load of a fully stocked system. Thus, your inventory is your main determinant of your pallet rack system design. You may wonder why it wouldn’t be easier to just make a…
Read MoreTransverse Vs. Longitudinal Flue Spaces
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are two types of flue spaces to consider when designing a pallet racking storage system for your warehouse: Transverse and Longitudinal Flue Spaces. See example below. Transverse Flue Space: Orientating yourself towards the racking face, this is the space between the product being stored parallel…
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