Ways to Look for High Quality Pallet Racks in Texas

High-quality pallet racks are one of the most essential components of a warehouse. The choice of a pallet rack is largely determined by the nature of the stock or inventory that will be stored but nevertheless requires some thought and planning.

Aside from the kind and quantity of goods, other factors that determine the kind of pallet racks you should use are the floor area and ceiling height of the warehouse and the investment you wish to make. The best way to select the high quality pallet racks is to identify your needs and choose accordingly. Some of the commonly available pallet rack solutions are briefly described here:

·         Selective Racks: These are the most versatile and multipurpose pallet racks available. They may be roll formed or structural in type. Both of them give options for adjusting the size based on the size of packages stored. They are sturdy, durable, and can hold a large variety of capacities.

·         Drive-in Racks: This type of pallet rack is perfect for storage that allows for driving in pallet jacks and other vehicles easily. It is also the style of pallet rack that allows for maximizing the use of both ground and vertical space. It is best suited for environments that require load-handling devices and allow for standardized aisle spacing.

·         Push Back Racks: Push back racks allow for storage efficiency without compromising selectivity. It enables rapid replenishment of empty pallets. Push back racks are designed to handle prolonged and rough use. They are customized according to the needs of the client.

·         Gravity Racks: Gravity racks or Carton flow racks are best for busy warehouses that require frequent and continuous movement of goods and stock. They usually come in prefabricated sets that are assembled on site. The shelves are specially designed with shelf clips that also allow for vertical height adjustment and sway bolts that provide stability.

·         Cantilever Racks: These feature several arms with an extremely strong column and base in an L-shaped cross setup. They are perfect for storing long and large inventory like lumber, rods, pipes and so forth. They are designed to hold extreme weights, and each section can usually support up to 50,000 pounds on each side, with two individual arms able to support up to 5000 pounds each.

·         Wire Decking: These pallet racks feature shelves made of wire, and are available as a box or structural and flush stock wire decking. They aid airflow but are otherwise quite versatile. They support less weight that other pallet racks but provide more support for the base.