Determining Frame Depth The depth of the frame is determined by the size of the pallet. The most common pallet used is a 40″ wide x 48″ deep GMA wooden pallet. Using that as a guideline, the pallet should overhang the beams 3″ in the front and 3″ in the back thus making the frame depth 42″. The reason for this RMI rates beam capacities with 3″ front and back. When the operator is putting pallets away in...

There are three basic components of a selective pallet rack. A) Upright frame: This consists of vertical columns, footplates and horizontal, diagonal and or cross braces. Horizontal shelf beams connect to the upright frames which forms a storage level onto which a palletized load is placed. Generally, two pallets wide is the most common configuration. Three pallets wide is sometimes used for lighter loads. Racking is often arranged in rows...

Stromberg Pallet Racks are great for many applications. Adjusts on 2″ centers Teardrop design which is the most commonly manufactured rack in America. Our rack interchanges with most tear drop designs.5″ x 7″ x 3/8″ seismic plates are standard. Vista green frames, orange beams. Many other colors choices are available. Quick shipment available on the most common sizes. We build and design racking systems to your...

Design your storage system from the inside out or another way to put it is the function to the reality. If you look at many warehouses the beams are all at the same levels and the aisles are 12′ to accomodate the lift trucks. Don’t buy your lift truck befor you determine what you are trying to accomplish. You must consider the following: 1. Do you have a new building? If so design your storage system before you build it. Most...

If you need a massive storage system, a rack supported structure may be the way to go.  With a rack supported structure the rack frames support the roof and walls. This reduces cost as there is no expense for structural steel or footings. This also reduces the cost of professional services. Time is another area where you will save with a rack supported structure. It simply takes less time to build a rack supported building than a...

Aisle Guide: A barrier used to direct or limit movement in an aisle. Anchoring: Lagging or fastening methods, used to secure columns, beams and ties. Base Plate: Pad used to support a column and transfer column load to floor or ground. Beam Connection: Device used to fasten shelf beam to column, wall etc. Bracing: Restrictive supports used to limit movement in racks, uprights, shelves etc. Buckling: The failure or collapse of a column...