Seven Questions to Ask When Purchasing Pallet Rack in Michigan

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There's a lot more to a pallet rack dealer than just the price they offer. Asking these seven easy questions will reveal a lot about their operations and whether they'll be a good partner for your pallet rack project.

7 Key Components of a Basic Pallet Rack System

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There are seven key components to a basic pallet rack system. 
  1. Uprights
  2. Beams
  3. Wire decking (or pallet supports)
  4. Row spacers
  5. Concrete anchors
  6. Post protectors
  7. Rack back

We dive in to the purpose of each and how to use them in order to build a basic pallet rack system for your new warehouse.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse Layout

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There are about a million and one reasons why a warehouse might reach a point where it’s begging for a redesign. Changes in product supply and cons...

3 Things to Keep in Mind When Designing Over-the-Door Dock Storage

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Utilizing the storage area above your dock doors can be a great way to quickly find some additional space in an otherwise full warehouse. There are really only three options you need to consider when designing and over-the-door pallet rack system.

4 Steps to Design Your Ideal Selective Pallet Rack System

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If you take a few minutes to calculate the dimensions of the pallet you are trying to store, you can quickly determine the height, width and depth of the pallet rack system you need.

How Do You Keep The Flue Space Clear in Your Pallet Rack?

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One of the most common ways that longitudinal flue space gets choked is pallet push-through. Backstop beams are a cost-conscious solution to ensure impediments don't clog your flue space and increase fire risk in your warehouse. 

 

4 Ways To Go the Extra Mile With Warehouse Safety

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Safety in the warehouse should be a key focus when creating an efficient and productive warehouse design layout. Incorporating these four steps will greatly decrease your likelihood of warehouse accidents, and boost company trust and morale.

How to Reduce the Cost of Your Pallet Rack System by 31%

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Utilizing varying shelf level throughout your facility, also known as multiple slotting, could significantly reduce the amount of 'air' in your pallet rack system and save you up to 31% on your racking cost.