How To Protect Your Pallet Rack Investment With Safety Accessories

A significant investment in a warehouse fulfillment operation is the pallet rack system. The design of your pallets must not only support the weight of multiple tiers but also be robust enough to endure daily order processing, interactions with forklifts, and occasional impacts. The effectiveness of the pallet rack system directly influences your financial performance.

To guarantee that your investment in warehouse racking remains safe and efficient, it is essential to install the safety products outlined below.

Some of the most used pallet racking safety accessories are:

• Row End Protectors: These are steel angles bolted to the floor to protect the rack along the aisles.
• Column Protectors: These offer rack protection in-aisle uprights and are available in different shapes, sizes and materials.
• Rub Rails: These are heavy horizontal pieces bolted or welded toward the bottom of the frame to help absorb impact and prevent the pallet racking frame from bending or twisting.

There are also personnel safety accessories such as:

• Highway Guard Rails: There are prefabricated industrial steel guard rails to protect expensive equipment, machinery and personnel.
• Capacity Signs: These are load plaques showing rack capacities in different areas of the warehouse.
• Safety Netting: These are installed vertically or horizontally to protect pedestrian walkways and workspaces from objects falling from the back or in between the racks.