Different Kinds Of Heavy Duty Racking

Just as there are many purposes for heavy duty racking, there are many different kinds of racks. The largest and most supportive versions are used by commercial entities. However, they are not used to store the same types of products or placed only within a warehouse. It is helpful to know about the different types of racks in order to purchase the proper kind.  

Pallet heavy duty racking comes in either standard or drive-in models and an entire system can be built within the storage space. The racks are made from heavy duty steel and the beam height is adjustable. The units come in various colors, with black being the standard and they are available for regular and reach forklift trucks as well as front stacking and lateral trucks. The drive-in model is designed for storing a large quantity of similar items that take up a lot of space.  

Bin systems come in different types, including stackable storage, nesting, industry, consumer, and material handling. The plastic bins are injection molded, large, and durable enough to store weighty power tools. This storage solution reduces and controls inventories, increases production efficiency, minimizes parts handling, and shortens assembly times. Another product suitable for use in retail stores and garment centers is a z rack. This rolling heavy duty racking unit supports approximately 400 pounds, allowing an entire department of clothing to be displayed and moved. 

Floor space represents a high cost to many businesses, so they take steps to conserve every square foot of space. Standard shelving and rack systems waste half the available space with aisles. Heavy duty racking that uses a rail system containing movable carriages cuts space requirements in half. Aisles for fork trucks and people are created only when and where needed. The system contains safety measures and the entire unit can be locked to prevent unauthorized access.  

Boltless shelving is easy to assemble and is built for light, medium, and heavy storage needs. It comes in different sizes, heights, and weight supports and features wire mesh, metal, and particle board decks. Consumers can even build their own racks by sliding the deck over the top of the boltless shelving beams to create a sturdy surface. 

Pallet, z, bin, boltless, and movable are just a few types of heavy duty racking available for commercial use. Business owners and warehouse managers should explore these and other storage solutions for the enterprise. The ability to quickly and conveniently store inventory, equipment, and supplies makes the workplace more organized.