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Pallet Racking in Sussex | A Guide to Racking Components and Installation

Most warehouses rely on storage efficiency to manage incoming stock and outgoing orders. For managers, the pallet racking system is one of the most important the company owns. Gatwick Forklifts is a trusted supplier of pallet storage systems to the entire South East region. We are here to help in the safe, organised control of your product inventory.

In this news post offering, we provide prospective clients in Sussex with help on selecting a pallet racking system.

For factories and warehouses looking to improve their storage potential, Gatwick Forklifts can offer free site visits, consultations and quotations without obligation. Our company is committed to the delivery of practical systems in a choice of designs which tie in directly with how you run operations.


Pallet Racking – A selective design is one of the most common systems used in the Sussex area. Selective pallet racking uses individual components which fit together easily and requires no bolts for assembly. It is often referred to as teardrop racking and systems are normally made from cold-rolled steel.


Racking Uprights – The uprights are important components in the world of pallet racking. Their purpose is to keep shelves in place in conjunction with the beams. Think of them as support columns or as frames. Pallet racking uprights, in situ, are usually referred to in warehouses as the bays.


Racking Beams – Like uprights, beams add structure to shelf levels. In a modern pallet racking system, our Sussex clients can expect the beams to have clips in three-pin or four-pin designs which fix to the uprights. Used in pairs, beams support the load. Height and length determine bay capacities.


Rack Decking – Pallet racking can be installed with a decking made from wire mesh, support bars, solid wood, lumber or corrugated metal. What we use for your installation will depend on what you plan to store. Wire mesh is the more common choice because most racks need 50% or more over open shelves.

Configuration


As specified above, the configuration of pallet racking will depend heavily on what you want to store at your premises in Sussex. During planning, Gatwick Forklifts pays careful attention to the height, width, depth and weight of individual pallets or skids. Because we work in single or double rows to produce a narrow aisle or wide aisle configuration, we always deliver an installation that is right for your business.

We always make sure we leave enough space between the top pallet’s load height, and any permanent fixtures or fittings, like sprinklers, situated directly over the rack. Pallet racking always details the brand, which is useful should you, or your installer, ever need to order in replacement parts.

Wherever in Sussex you happen to be, we’ll be there with you to provide a professional installation that protects your property, your stock and those who work for your business.

For pallet racking services in Sussex, call 01293 831300.