So you've decided that you need some Industrial Storage Racking. Great! What kind do you need? There's cantilever, pushback, drive-in, selective, carton flow, boltless and many others - now...which did you say you needed?
The options available to you are varied and each has benefits over the others for certain uses. Using this guide you'll be able to tell which kind of rack is right for you, and further identify makes, models and types within each rack style.
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Pallet Rack Demystified
Selective Pallet racking is the most common type of warehouse storage racking. All selective rack is made from component pieces (upright frames and beams) that are usually priced & purchased seperately. To determine the individual components needed, you'll first need to size your product.
I recommend: SJF Material Handling's Warehouse Storage Rack Primer
Find information on pallet rack types, construction, uses and more.
Identify your pallet rack
Easy to use pictorial guide to identify pallet rack makes and models.
I recommend: SJF Material Handling's Pallet Rack Identification Guide
Still can't identify the rack you have or want?
Simply contact SJF Material handling Inc. Call toll free at 800-598-5532 or send SJF a request using the quote form link :
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Other Rack Types in Depth
As mentioned above, there are several other warehouse rack types including cantilever rack, drive-in rack, carton flow rack and more. Many of these racks are specifically made to store a wide range of materials from pallets to oddly sized or bulky products, and can also contribute to your business's efficiency.
I recommend: SJF Material Handling's Warehouse Storage Rack Primer
Rack Terms and Definitions
Make sure when you're talking to other industry pros that you know the correct taxonomy. You don't want to be refering to something by the wrong name only to find out you purchased the wrong rack down the road.
I recommend: Glossary of Storage Rack Terminology
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Identify and verify the makes and model before you buy. Many brand components might look similar but are not interchangeable. Get it right the 1st time - freight is expensive.
- When comparing rack from different suppliers, use weight to determine if you're comparing equal materials. If one dealer's quote looks vastly different from the others, chances are he's not quoting you the same material as the rest of them.
- When it comes to storage racking, keep used material in mind. Often you can save up to 50% on equivalent material when you purchase used instead of new.
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