Table of Contents 1. Calculating Upright Capacity 2. Calculating Beam Capacity 3. Rating Bowing or Deflection of Pallet Rack Beams 4. Calculating Deck Capacity How Much Can A Pallet Rack Hold? In theory, figuring out how to determine rack capacity is fairly straightforward. You calculate the maximum weight of your combined pallet loads, then size […]
Determining the minimum aisle width in your warehouse is a crucial decision. You certainly don’t want to give up valuable space by making your aisles unnecessarily wide. However, it would be a disaster to set your racking and shelving components too close together. Calculating the minimum aisle width for forklift travel and operation is a […]
The maximum aisle width for a warehouse depends on what the material handling equipment requires to safely navigate the corridors and efficiently pick products. The aisle width also depends on the products placed and the type of pallets in use. There is no precise measurement. Widths are entirely relevant to how the overall warehouse functions. […]
Go back and read “how to calculate storage capacity“, so you can run the numbers on your own facility. If your storage cube falls outside that 22% to 27% range or you’re unhappy with the number you reached for the amount of potential storage space you’re actually utilizing, it’s time to focus on your warehouse […]
Wire mesh partitions are one of the easiest and most economical choices for managing the limited space in your warehouse while balancing safety and managing the flow of your workforce and inventory. While building new partitions often requires adjusting sprinkler systems and lighting, wire cages are easy to construct and deconstruct as you grow. Security […]
Pallet racks are popular for warehouse storage due to the massive amounts of weight they can handle. They’re also safe as long as you load them correctly and prevent forklift collisions. Workers who accidentally damage pallet racks may hesitate to report the incident, and other damage may go unnoticed. It’s important to perform periodic pallet […]
Warehouses contain several personal injury risks related to elements like forklifts, trucks, heavy machinery, lifts, ladders, conveyor belts, shelves and greasy floors. Ensuring the safety of any warehouse workplace environment is imperative to the well-being of employees. According to OHSA, the number of forklift-related accidents reaches almost 100,000 per year, including 61,800 non-serious accidents, 34,900 serious injury […]
Pallet racks are reliable storage units found in many warehouses worldwide. They save floor space for foot and forklift traffic by stacking loads vertically. They are constructed from high-grade steel and manufactured in multiple sizes. At any business, materials are stored in different ways. Items will vary in height, width, weight and shape, and at times […]
Pallet racking systems are essential to any supply chain — many warehouse operations depend on pallet racks. They are sturdy, provide reliable storage and come in many varieties that can be customized to fit a range of specifications. As with any system in your company, understanding the cost of pallet racking systems is vital. The warehouse racking cost […]
