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Pallet Racking Is A Fantastic Way To Maximize Your Storage Space In A Factory Or Warehouse

May 30

If properly installed, pallet racking can increase storage space by a significant amount. It can also help you keep the track of your the inventory. It assists in rotating stock, which can reduce shrinkage.

You may have to alter your rack layout when you are rearranging warehouse layouts or are using larger pallets. Here are the options available:

Drive-In Racking

Drive-In Racking offers a high-density solution for storing homogeneous products with a low rotation load. It eliminates service lanes by storing product units in individual lanes. Each lane stores the same SKU which makes it easy to identify and locate pallets in the system.

This Last-In/First-Out (LIFO) storage system comes with one aisle for access and is best for high-volume SKUs. During loading, forklift operators are able to drive through each lane in order to load units onto the rails horizontally. After unloading, the process is reversed.

The benefits of a drive-in storage system include lower handling costs, greater storage density, and better control of inventory. Drive-in or drive-through racks are ideal for spaces with limited storage space. It allows for rapid reconfiguration to meet the changing business needs. We offer a full turnkey solution that includes engineering, design procurement of goods as well as subcontractor manager installation and allow support. REB collaborates closely with you to ensure that your project is delivered on schedule and within budget.

Racks for Push-Back

Push-back racks are live storage unit with high density structure. This system is designed to work with the Last In, First Out stock management model. It provides a higher storage capacity than drive-in racking systems. It consists of an extremely compact racking structure in which the loads slide down in a controlled manner when the warehouse worker is able to access them. Unlike the FIFO live storage, where one aisle is used for loading and the other for unloading, this system only requires a single work aisle.

Pallet Racking Brisbane has an advantage for warehouses with products that are fragile. The forklift driver isn't required to drive into the racking system to remove items, which reduces the risk of damage to stock.

These rack systems also provide more flexibility than drive-in racks, as they have no maximum rack height limit. However, it's important that warehouse companies select the right size system for their operation. A rack system that is too large could increase handling time and slow down inventory turnover.

Last-In-First-Out Racking

The FIFO storage system maximises the storage capacity of your warehouse as well as efficiency. It reduces inventory management costs and improves stock rotation by reducing mix-ups between products. It can be utilized in conjunction with other types pallet racking or material handling solutions.

FIFO, or Last In, First out is a technique that prioritizes the last unit loads entering the warehouse. They are then kept until they are replaced by newer units. This method can reduce labour hours by decreasing the amount of stock movements in the warehouse.

All racking must be designed to be able to handle the weight, size and shape of the products that will be stored on it. Only a competent person should modify any physical aspects of the racking. Any replacement of bracings, uprights and beams must be done using components approved by the equipment manufacturer. If the racking is susceptible to collisions with mobile plant or pedestrians A risk assessment and safe work procedure should be created.

Modular Racking

It's robust, heavy duty and is up to Australian standards. It's also among the most flexible systems available on the market.

Selective Racking is popular because it accommodates the widest range of capacity for loads and also allows access to any pallet with no need to move other pallets. It may, however, have a lower storage density than some other racks.

Rack end protectors are important particularly in areas of high traffic. They reduce the damage to uprights from forklift impacts. It is also recommended to install mesh decks on beams where pallets that are not standard Australian sizes are stored (such as Euro, NZ or plastic). They allow air and light to move down to lower levels, and keep debris from falling onto pedestrian walkways. Installing Safe Working Load Signs at the rack's ends is a great option.