Warehouse Pallet Rack Systems
Organizing your warehouse's inventory is critical for running an efficient business, as it will cut down on clutter and allow employees to find what they're looking for easily.
Pallet rack shelving is an excellent storage tool, and T.P. Supply Co. can be the company that provides it for you. We built ourselves up from small beginnings in Mount Airy, N.C., and we now supply industrial tools, commercial racking & storage options through the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Benefits of Warehouse Racking: Why Use It?
Pallet shelves do more than just hold inventory for your company — these organizational structures serve many additional functions in your facility. When you invest in pallet racking systems for your warehouse, you'll experience the many benefits of these storage solutions.
1. Space Optimization
With workers always on the move and forklifts constantly traveling through aisles, it can be challenging to store inventory on the floor without crowding your space. Pallet racks resolve this issue by enabling companies to utilize their vertical warehouse space, storing inventory on high shelves instead of at ground level.
By making the most of your space using warehouse racks, you ultimately maximize the amount of inventory you can store. The more products you can hold in your facility, the more revenue you can expect to see.
2. Warehouse Safety
Cultivating a safe work environment for your employees is of the utmost importance. Warehouse pallet racks aid in workplace safety by keeping your facility controlled, organized and free of obstructions. By giving workers ample space to move around unimpeded by obstacles, these solutions prevent injuries that can result from working in a cluttered and disorderly space. As a result, you reduce the risk of liabilities for your company.
3. Increased Efficiency
Because warehouse pallet racks maximize floor space, they enable workers to navigate your facility and access inventory faster and more efficiently. The sense of organization these structures provide also makes it easier for your employees to find the goods they're looking for without spending time searching the warehouse. That means saving considerable time and maximizing productivity for your company.
4. Flexibility
Pallet racking provides excellent flexibility within your warehouse in several ways. These storage systems are highly customizable, meaning you can configure your shelves to fit within your warehouse's unique infrastructure, designing a system that meets your individualized supply chain management requirements. Flexible warehouse racking also comes in handy with rapid supply and demand changes, providing the availability and easy access needed to shift product positions according to their popularity.
Lastly, you can purchase as many or as few pallet racks as you need for your facility and implement more as your business grows without requiring a complete system restructure.
5. Minimized Product Damage
Pallet shelving keeps merchandise away from hazards by storing it high off the ground at several positions deep. These shelves are also durably built with heavy-duty support frames that resist forklift impacts. These features keep inventory safe, preventing monetary losses from damaged merchandise.
Types of Warehouse Pallet Racking for Sale
Your business is important to you, and you want everything to function just so. That’s why we offer many different brands and styles of pallet shelving to choose from. If you aren’t sure exactly what type of pallet shelving will work best for you, we can help you figure it out.
From multinational corporations to smaller local businesses, we carry a host of different storage racking products that fit into three different conditions — new, used and reconditioned — to suit your ideal budget.
We offer our customers commercial racks from many well-known brands, including Husky & Wire, Unarco Rack and Bulldog Rack. Some available pallet shelves for sale include:
- Teardrop Racks: Not only are these easy to assemble — which helps to streamline installation — but their punched holes allow for adjustments, as well as the use of different parts and accessories from an assortment of manufacturers.
- Keystone Racks: Named for the shape of the holes in the uprights, keystone racks are less common than they used to be but still highly effective and versatile. Due to their sturdy construction, these are ideal for companies that work with heavy materials and products.
- Structural Racks: Constructed with structural steel bracing and thick posts, structural racks are built with durability in mind. Not only will they hold up countless pallets for the foreseeable future, but they'll also withstand forklift wear.
- Double-Slotted Racks: Safely secure your beam connections with an angled, double-slotted design that can be adapted to fit other rack models. These are heavy and often more expensive than other models, but the quality is difficult to match.
We transport all of our merchandise with our own trucks, and we handle all installations in house. We believe in having 100-percent accountability, so you won't be disappointed by the services that we offer.
Types of Pallet Storage Systems
T.P. Supply Co. has a wide variety of pallet racking for sale and accessories to help you build a complete selection for your warehouse.
Products
T.P. Supply Co. offers several main products for pallet storage systems, including:
- Individual uprights: We offer single-sided and double-sided individual uprights designed to store pipes, boards, hoses and tubes.
- Beams: Find a wide range of tough steel pallet rack beams for horizontal support, including teardrop beams and slotted beams.
- Decking: Wire mesh decking for shelving is an affordable, durable solution for pallet racks. We carry weight-rated wire decking shelves so that you can find an exact match for your application.
Accessories
Our pallet racking accessories for sale include:
- Column protectors: Our column protectors help prevent accidental damage from forklift mishandling that can cause structural impacts and costly repairs. Options include a 12- and 18-inch column protector.
- Crossbars: The correct crossbar is vital to a safe and secure pallet rack solution. We offer a sturdy and affordable selection to give you peace of mind. Options we offer include 36, 42 and 48 inches in length.
- Double flanged pallet supports: Double flanged pallet supports are an extra safety step to prevent a pallet from falling through the beams when overloaded. These tools allow you to install supports even when you have a beam with no slots. These double-flanged pallets come in 36-inch and 48-inch size options.
- Hat-style pallet supports: Another type of pallet safety support is the 42-inch hat style. This protects your pallet when you want to place a support on the beam with no slots.
- Structural pallet support: Structural pallet support is the ideal solution for use with box beams or a structural channel beam. T.P. Supply Co. offers a 42-inch length structural pallet support.
- Row spacers: A row spacer helps to organize your warehouse space by placing consistent and measurable differences between the rows on your pallet racks. Options include 6-, 8-, 12- and 18-inch row spacers.
- Wall spacers: Wall spacers help pallet racks maintain a consistent and appropriate distance from the wall. We offer 6-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch wall spacers here at T.P. Supply Co.
Pallet Rack Brands We Offer
We offer a wide variety of warehouse pallet storage racks for sale from multiple brands, including:
- Cogan: For over a century, Cogan has manufactured quality products for multiple industries. You can have peace of mind by trusting in stress-free products built to last a lifetime.
- Husky Rack & Wire: Find the highest-quality, American-made materials at competitive prices from Husky Rack & Wire. They also offer a QuickShip program for 48-hour rapid delivery.
- J&L Wire: This company is a leading manufacturer of galvanized and bright basic wire for industrial applications, including wire decking and shelving for warehouse storage.
- TP Rack: Enjoy the T.P. Supply Co. in-house brand of racks and storage equipment designed to meet your needs.
- Unarco Rack: As the oldest pallet rack company in North America, Unarco Rack is a reliable and legendary solution for pallet racking.
- Worldwide Material Handling: Industry pioneers in wire mesh products, Worldwide Material Handling combines rapid shipping with innovative products to offer the highest-quality racking solutions.
Choosing T.P. Supply Co. for Your Pallet Rack Needs
If you are looking for pallet shelving for your industrial business, look no further! At T.P. Supply Co, Inc. we have a large selection of pallet shelving for sale, along with a variety of different rack applications and accessories.
We understand finding the right storage racking product for your situation can be difficult, as the many different industrial pallet rack systems might not stand out from one another to the common eye. When you choose T.P. Supply Co, Inc., we'll carefully consider your circumstances to craft the ideal solution. Contact us today to see what we can do for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of pallet racking systems?
Pallet racking systems come in numerous configurations to adapt to storage requirements such as product size and spatial limitations. The most common types of commercial pallet racking systems are:
- Selective systems: Made up of racks in parallel rows of upright frames and adjustable beams, these systems are ideal for warehouses that need easy access for frequent pallet movement and retrieval.
- Drive-in and drive-through systems: These designs optimize vertical storage, allow forklifts to enter the rack structure and are typically used for high-density storage.
- Push-back systems: Push-back systems organize pallets using the FIFO principle, pushing existing pallets to the back each time a new one is loaded.
How much weight can pallet racks hold?
Pallet rack bays are highly versatile, and their holding capacity can range from 500 pounds to 6,000 pounds depending on their size and construction materials. Most standard rack systems support 2,000 to 4,000 pounds in each bay level, but it is always best to consult the manufacturer's recommended weight specifications.
Do racks need to be anchored to the ground?
Pallet rack shelving must be anchored to a concrete slab for the integrity of the system and worker safety, according to Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) and ANSI and OSHA regulations. Bolting your racks to the ground ensures the stability of the racking system and provides resistance against small impacts.
Securing commercial racks prevents accidents and injuries, as racks that tip over may cause a dangerous chain reaction.
What type of forklift do you need to access pallet racking?
There are many types of forklift models you can use to manage a pallet racking system. From cherry pickers and reach trucks to pallet jacks and stackers, the key to choosing one for your warehouse is to consider these key specifications:
- Load capacity: To avoid tipping, inefficiency and danger to personnel, a forklift's load capacity has to be able to handle the maximum weights of the pallets you intend to move.
- Lifting height limitations: Choose a model that can reach the necessary shelving height for your system, especially for multilevel racking.
- Operator positioning: Different forklift types offer different positions, from standing or sitting to being lifted along with the load. This consideration is important, as it affects comfort, safety, productivity and control.
- Tire composition: Tires have a direct impact on how a forklift operates in certain environments and how much maintenance it will need.
Can you change the racking configuration once it is installed?
Pallet racking systems are highly adaptable and can be adjusted to fit your storage requirements. Redesigning and reconfiguring your entire layout system is possible with professional racking solutions. Contact T.P. Supply Company, Inc. to learn more.
