Getting the right pallet racking systems for your business can be a complex process. There are a number of important factors that you will need to consider throughout the acquisition and installation process. From the actual amount of shelving that you want through to the exact loads that you plan to use the racks to store, and the kind of fork lift truck that you are going to use in order to load and unload pallets with, the planning stage is crucial if you are to finish up with the right pallet racking system for your exact needs.
  Whether you choose a completely new set of pallet racks, and have them professionally installed or decide to cut costs where possible and opt for fully tested used pallet racking, you will find that we stock one of the largest inventories of used pallet rack storage systems available anywhere, and can provide help and advice throughout the whole purchase and installation process in order to ensure that you end up with a completely safe and secure pallet rack system that meets the exact needs of your business.
  The first step in purchasing pallet rack systems is to decide precisely how much storage area you need for your business to function at its most effective. Storage of bulk materials is important, as the more of a particular material you purchase at any given time, the larger the discount that you are able to negotiate, and the better your margins will be. The more product you buy, the more storage you need, and this is where choosing your pallet rack systems carefully is most important.
  In order to properly maximize the amount of available space you have, it is important to build upwards. A fork lift truck will be able to reach the highest levels of your pallet racks, and items stored at ground level can be obtained using manual carts to make the whole process more efficient. The most important thing however is to ensure that there is enough space in the aisles between the racks to make access to materials loaded onto pallets as easy as possible.
  When it comes to the actual installation of your pallet racks, choosing the right system is essential. While all the options available to you offer high quality and strength as standard, you may need to make special consideration based on the seismic profile of your home base. An area that is particularly active will inevitably require a much more robust system than other places.
  The actual installation of the pallet rack systems needs to be carried out by professionals pallet rack installers who know what they are doing. This will ensure that all of the beams and columns are properly fitted together in order to maximize the structural strength and safety of the system when in use. Proper inspections throughout the process and on an ongoing basis will ensure that the system remains safe in the long run, while the high quality powder finish that is given to pallet racks during their production will provide hard wearing and long lasting units that will remain sturdy and secure in the long term.