Glossary

Adjustable pallet racking is a popular choice as it suits requirements for wide or narrow aisles. The adjustable beams allow pallet racking systems to be altered to accommodate different goods stored and allowing access by all fork-lift trucks.

Anti collapse mesh is a mechanism fitted to the rear of a pallet racking system. This provides protection against staff injuries from racking collapse, beam damage collapse and potential falling debris/produce.

Cantilever racking is capable of coping with very large load bearing requirements and is an immensely versatile form of storage that really comes into its own when you want to store lengthy materials whilst being able to access them easily. Cantilever racking is great...

The cantilever test is an analysis of the strength of cantilever beams and columns within a cantilever pallet racking system. The test involves one column segment and one beam segment connected to one another with a beam-to-column connector, with a load applied...

A case flow rack or carton flow rack is a specialised pallet racking structure. Within this pallet racking system, shelves consist of inclined lanes with tracks of rollers or wheels. Here, either the horizontal shelf beams support case-flow lanes or case-flow shelf...

Diagonal bracing for pallet racking refers to diagonal steel pieces that are added to the rear and sides of a pallet racking system to prevent pallets and stock from falling from the racking. This pallet racking accessory increases the safety measures for staff...

Double deep pallet racking has multiple rows of standard pallet racking. A deep reach fork lift truck is required to store and retrieve pallets. Double deep pallet racking increases the potential capacity of a warehouse with more being stored per number of isles –...

Double deep racking is used to describe a layout of racking where pallets are stored back to back in rows 2 deep which are accessible from the same aisle. This maximises storage space by reducing the number of aisles needed to access the products. Double deep racking...

The double sided cantilever extension bay is attached to the cantilever starter bay to increase the storage capacity of a cantilever pallet racking system. Designed for use in a wide range of industrial storage applications. Available to accommodate the storage of...

The double sided cantilever starter bay is the beginning of a cantilever pallet racking system - based on modular bays with the fittings to provide cost effective storage of long and awkward items such as timber, steel, conduit, plastic etc. Cantilever Pallet Racking...

Dynamic pallet flow racking is another pallet racking system, designed to maximise the storage capacity of your warehouse. Designed for stock rotation, the pallets are mounted on rails and set to a gradient. Depending on the nature of the stock being stored, the...

The majority of warehouse pallet racking systems utilise rows of racking across the width of a warehouse. However, push back pallet racking is a method of dynamic pallet racking that makes better use of the available space by utilising the depth of warehouse storage...

Forklift trucks are motorised vehicles used to move a load. They come in a variety of sizes types and are most commonly used to transport pallets to and from racking as well as load and unload delivery vehicles. The most common type seen in the UK has a cab,...

Gravity flow shelving (also known as tilt shelving or slanted flow shelving) increases productivity and efficiency by providing continuous product feed. Gravity flow shelving systems are ideal for a first-in, first-out product stock flow, providing a continuous...

Heavy Duty Rack End Protection Barriers These provide a heavy duty protection barrier for the end sections of your pallet racking. A steel barrier is fitted across the width at the base of the pallet racking system to protect the entire end from machinery (rather than...

Horizontal Back Stop Beams are horizontal steel pieces that are added to the rear of a pallet racking system to prevent pallets and stock from falling down the back of racking. This pallet racking accessory increases the safety measures for staff members whilst...

Longspan shelving, also known as wide span shelving is the ideal heavy duty pallet racking system capable of stocking a wide range of product sizes and weights. Open frame longspan shelving is ideal for storing bulky and heavy storage. It can also be fitted with...

Mezzanine flooring offers an added semi-permanent storey within an existing structure. Mezzanine flooring allows you to optimise the storage capacity of a warehouse or office space without conducting any costly permanent building work. Available in a variety of sizes,...

Multi-tier pallet racking allows for the optimisation of a warehouse capacity and pallet access. This pallet racking allows immediate access to all unit loads and goods stored. This pallet racking system is a great opportunity to make the most of ceilings with higher...

Narrow aisle pallet racking allows for space utilisation within a pallet racking system. Narrow aisle racking can be particularly efficient for areas, such as inner cities, with high rental or land prices.  This method of pallet racking maximises height and allows for...

Pallet flow racking works on a ‘first-in, first-out’ system - great for items with high product turnover where fast access to goods is required. However, pallet flow racking does not utilise as much space as a regular pallet racking system.

Pallet Rack Movers are devices which are able to move pallet racking without the need for dismantling. They are commonly made of metal with wheels on which the racking is then able to travel within a facility.

Pallet Racking Accessories include anything that can be included within a pallet racking system - frequently used to increase storage efficiency and safety measures whilst decreasing the risk of damage to shelving and products stored. Pallet racking accessories...

A pallet racking aisle is the space between pallet racking structures. These lanes provide pathways for staff members and access for machinery picking and loading stock.

A pallet racking bay is a module or section in between the upright steel columns of a pallet racking system.

Pallet racking beams are the horizontal metal structures within pallet racking frames. These are positioned under pallet and shelving space to support the weight of stock.

Upright pallet racking column guards are anchored to the floor – a cost effective metal shield around the lower portions of the frame. The pallet racking frame protectors take the impact of fork lift trucks and other machinery. The idea of this protector is that you...

Daily pallet racking inspection should be conducted by your own employees. From this inspection any damage should be reported to those who will be able to solve the issue. Regular (possibly monthly) pallet racking checks should also be conducted by managers conducting...

Pallet racking locking pins and clips are essential to connect horizontal pallet racking beams to upright pallet racking columns. Locking pins prevent disengagement of beams and columns within a pallet racking system – this optimising safety measures and helping to...

Push back pallet racking allows you to retrieve stock from pallets that are up to four pallets deep. Pallets are stored in a ‘first in, last-out’, good for bulk storage and handling. Dynamic push back pallet racking is both space and time efficient, great within a...

SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association) is an organisation that is committed to making sure that warehouse pallet racking systems are safe, and to promoting the safe use of this equipment. SEMA are involved in the installation, inspection and distribution...

Timber decking for pallet racking fits onto the beams within a pallet racking system. Timber decking allows for smaller sized goods to be stored. The size and thickness of the timber decking will depend on the weight of the goods to be stored on the beams.

Two tier shelving allows you to double your storage capacity within the same footprint as single-tier shelving. Incorporating two-tier shelving into a pallet shelving system is extremely cost effective as it is cheaper than re-locating to a larger warehousing space.

Upright frames (also known as upright columns but commonly called 'uprights') provide a frame for load beams. Simply put, uprights are the bits at the end of the row of racking. Upright frames are normally made from steel and can vary in size and height. Beams can be...

Vertical Back Stop Beams are vertical steel pieces that are added to the rear of a pallet racking system to prevent pallets and stock from falling down the back of racking. This pallet racking accessory increases the safety measures for staff members whilst preventing...

The warehouse storage capacity is a measurement of how much storage a warehouse space can provide. This value includes stock, pallet racking systems, machinery, etc.

Drive-in pallet racking is a prime solution for optimising warehouse storage capacity. With no aisles and lanes, drive-in pallet racking produces a higher storage capacity. This method of storage allows you to utilise warehouse space whilst storing similar products...

Wide Aisle Pallet Racking is the most commonly used method of storing palletised stock. Within a wide aisle pallet racking system, each pallet is supported and independently accessible. Although wide aisle pallet racking will not utilise all of the available floor...

Wire Mesh Shelving or Wire Mesh Decking provides an alternative to timber decking or steel panels. Mesh Shelving is positioned on pallet racking beams to create shelving for pallets and small cartons. Mesh Shelving allows for smaller goods to be stored safely within a...