Selective Pallet Racking
DistribuTek Leaning Center
Selective rack is the most popular pallet storage medium in use today. The basic
configuration which places all loads on an aisle, provides efficient use of space,
yet it allows you immediate access to everything in storage. The height of a selective
rack system is determined by the building height, available lift equipment, and
use considerations. The
rack itself consists of horizontal load-supporting members (beams) and vertical
members (frames) which suspend these horizontal members off of the floor. Rack frames
consist of front and rear column sections which are tied together by horizontal
braces. Beams are connected to these frames using welded endplates, allowing for
a connection of inherent rigidity. Most selective rack systems have bays that are
two pallet load widths wide. Most standard beam sections can easily work in pairs
to handle two pallet loads which normally range , depending on the application,
from 1,500 to 3,500 pounds each. Sometimes the lighter pallet loads can be accommodated
three abreast, which may lower racking cost. This rack design is ideal if you have
product which you need separated for individual and immediate picking. Loads do
not need to be stackable, and may be of varying heights and widths.
In instances
where the load depth is highly variable, it may be necessary to provide load supports
or decking. Selective pallet rack might be considered the "benchmark" storage mode,
against which
other systems may be compared for advantages or disadvantages. Most
storage systems benefit from the use of at least some selective pallet rack for
items whose storage requirements is less then six months.
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