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Why “Frame Depth vs Pallet Overhang” Isn’t Just a Design Detail On a drawing, frame depth and pallet overhang look like a couple of small numbers in the middle of a big layout. In a live warehouse, they decide whether: Pallets sit stably on beams or rock and sag Forklift
Why These Small Components Make a Big Difference Most conversations about pallet racking focus on frames, beams and layouts. But in many warehouses, the real risk sits at beam level – where pallets, stillages and awkward loads actually touch the steel. Fork-entry bars, pallet supports and skid channels are three
When your warehouse handles long, awkward or bulky stock — timber, pipe, extrusions, doors, aluminium profiles — the racking decision matters. Two obvious contenders are cantilever racking and selective pallet racking. Each has real advantages and trade-offs for utilisation, safety, throughput and cost. This quick guide helps CEOs, warehouse managers
Warehouse managers and business owners often rely on a simple visual check — “the beam still sits, it still holds” — after a forklift nicks a beam or a pallet clips a connection. But pallet racking is a structural system, and small local damage to clip tabs, hooks or beam
“It Looks Level” Isn’t Good Enough Anymore When a new pallet racking installation goes in, most people look up: beam levels, clearances, load signs, forklift aisles. But some of the most important safety decisions are happening right at floor level – in the anchors and shims under every frame. Get
Why your rack design must change when the environment changes Most pallet racking is designed for a fairly predictable environment: indoors, dry, and protected from wind. The moment you move that same structure outside in a yard, under a canopy, or inside a cool room or freezer, the rules change.
Why “Nice-to-Have” Accessories Are Often Your Best Investment When you’re signing off on a new pallet racking project, accessories are usually the first items to get cut from the quote. On paper they look optional. In a live warehouse, they’re often the difference between: Constant beam and upright damage vs
Why upright pitch and beam hook spacing matter If you’re buying extra beams, mixing brands, or reconfiguring existing pallet racking, two small dimensions can make or break the job: Upright pitch – the vertical spacing of the holes or slots in the upright frame. Beam hook spacing – the vertical
Understanding AS 4084 in Plain Warehouse Language If you run a warehouse in Australia, you’ve almost certainly heard someone say, “We need to be AS 4084 compliant.” But what does that actually mean? AS 4084 is the Australian Standard for steel storage racking. The current framework is built around AS
Why pallet quality matters just as much as your racking Most warehouse teams spend a lot of time thinking about racking design, lift equipment and layout. Far fewer spend the same effort on pallet quality – especially the condition of pallet bearers. That’s a problem. Your pallet racking has been