Pallet Rack Uprights and Your Questions |
Posted: July 2, 2020 |
Many people have questions about their pallet rack upright. Rightly so actually. It is because a pallet rack upright is about as understood as a pallet rack itself. It is not a misnomer to say that most people do not understand pallet racks. Actually, it is not a stretch of the imagination to think that most people do not even know what a pallet rack is at all. Therefore, there are a few misconceptions that need to be cleared up before a person can get on with finding the right pallet rack for their situation.
The first thing you should know is that your pallet rack uprights depth should be based around the depth of your pallet rack. This makes a lot of sense because a pallet rack upright is what needs to hold the product up off the ground. Therefore, you must make sure that the dimensions are correct so that it can hold your product off the ground appropriately without tipping over. Also, while thinking about tipping over, you need to make sure that your pallet rack is consistent with the seismic calculations that are required for your local area. Seismic calculations can differ from local government to local government there for you need to pay attention to yours to make sure that you have an appropriate pallet rack or pallet rack upright for your specific area.
A lot of people also wonder about the standard size of a pallet rack. A lot of companies use a pallet rack or pallet rack upright that is 42 inches deep and also 14 feet tall. They also tend to get this with a 3 inch by 3-inch column. However, pallet racks can vary from company to company based on how they are used and what they are holding.
The best thing for you to do is to figure out what you need as far as capacity. You should also find out how big you need your pallet rack upright to be to handle that type of load. A quick way around this is to ask the company who sells the pallet rack about the capacities of their own pallet racks. They should be able to help you pick out a pallet rack appropriate for your situation. Otherwise, if they cannot tell you then you should probably look for another provider because they have proven that they are not a company that is professional.
Another thing that you might need to know is what colors that you can get your pallet rack upright in when you buy it. The most common answer is that you will get your pallet rack upright in a green and orange color. This is, by far, the most standard version of a pallet rack or pallet rack upright. However, you can get it repainted. But, if you want something like a powder coat then you need to order it as a custom piece. Obviously, the price will vary based on how much they think they can do the job for you when you order.
Another common question is if the pallet rack uprights are adjustable. They are as adjustable as any other pallet rack that you might find in the marketplace. This assumes, of course, that you are buying from a reputable company. Most pallet rack uprights allow you to adjust to particular sizes that you need within your business. Therefore, you should not have any trouble getting the height or size you need as long as you deal with a good company. If you deal with a company that is only in this for the money then you may have a harder time adjusting your pallet rack. You can never account for the reliability or the trustworthiness of a business if they are just a fly-by-night organization.
You may be wondering about how exactly the connections on the pallet rack upright are put together. It is a common question because people want to know how trustworthy their pallet rack actually is when they begin to use it. Again, you have to wonder about the company that is selling you the pallet rack. However, if you are certain that this is a reputable company then you should know that most of these pallet racks feature welded connections. These connections, should not be confused with the connections that allow you to install things like your pallet rack arms or rack rear brackets. Moreover, most of the connections we just mentioned in the previous sentence are Interlake or teardrop connection points. The welded parts that we are talking about our the parts of the frame that connect together and are not the areas where you would put things like the pallet rack arms. We are talking about the welded connections that make up the pallet rack upright that are not meant to be removed such as the footplates.
Another common question that comes in pretty often is if a pallet rack upright should be replaced if it gets damaged. The answer is that it really depends. Many people choose to have specific things replaced on the pallet rack. In fact, you can also find rack repair kits being sold in the marketplace. Keep in mind that an engineer should look at any replacements for safety sake. It is especially true if you are using a rack repair kit. There are people in the industry who feel that a straight part for part replacement will not need an engineer to look at it. Notwithstanding, it is probably a good idea to have an engineer look at any replacements just to make sure that you are as safe as possible.
Finally, a lot of people wonder about how a pallet rack upright is connected to the ground for safety. The truth is that many pallet racks feature an anchor. The anchor is a pallet rack anchor which is a bolt. This is another place where these seismic calculations come into play. You want to make sure that these bolts can handle the seismic activity in your area. Again, you will want to check with your local government to make sure that your pallet rack is within code for your specific area.
Embedding the pallet rack into the concrete may be allowed in your area but an engineer will be able to tell you better than we can. The caveat to this is that the engineer needs to be well-versed for the specific rules in your area. It is always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you know what is allowed and what is in code for your specific location. Hopefully, the engineer that you will work with understands this and we'll be able to help you through the situation. The company selling you the pallet rack may also be a good resource to make sure that you are within code as well. The company that you by the pallet rack from should be well-versed in working with the local government in your area. If they are not then you may want to consider buying your pallet rack from somebody who actually is well-versed with dealing with your local government.
If you need other racks from those companies then you should know that you should be able to get them. You can likely find used pallet racks, cantilever racks, wire mesh decks, or other industrial-based storage solutions from the same company. They should also understand how these things fit in under your local government's rules and regulations. Moreover, they should be able to provide seismic calculations that you can present to your local government if that is an issue in your area.
It cannot be overstated that your choice in pallet rack and pallet rack upright directly influences how in code or out of code you are in your local area. Therefore, getting the engineer's help and getting help from the company who is selling you the pallet rack upright is a very good thing. The last thing you want is to have to disassemble a pallet rack and store it in addition to the products that you had on that specific pallet rack upright. If you had a storage problem before the inspection then you will have an even bigger problem because you will also have to store your pallet rack. You will have to have the pallet rack modified in order to get it in code with the rest of your local government's rules and regulations. If you choose to have a custom made pallet rack upright then remember that the capacities and the seismic calculations based on that rack are going to change. You will need the help of your engineer to make sure that you are in code with your local governments rules. However, it is important to note that you can have custom-made versions of pallet rack uprights if you need them. You should expect to wait a couple of weeks before you receive it. Therefore, you will have to make appropriate plans to make sure that you can store your products until you get the pallet rack upright in your hands. Of course, this assumes that everything is normal and steel production is working.
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