Racking Components and Accessories
The elements of an industrial racking system can be categorized into primary components and supplementary accessories.
The primary components of the racking system consist of:
Uprights and Frames
Uprights serve as the vertical structures of the racking system, available in various sections and thicknesses to accommodate different load requirements. A frame is constructed by pairing two uprights with appropriate horizontal and diagonal bracing.
The spacing between the uprights influences the load capacity that the frame can support. Additionally, uprights are equipped with a baseplate that anchors them to the ground using anchor bolts. A shim is utilized to ensure the storage system is level, particularly when the flooring is uneven.
Beams
Beams represent the horizontal components of the racking system. They are available in a range of sections and lengths to support varying loads. The beams are connected at both ends to the vertical uprights using connectors, and all types of beams are secured with a locking safety pin.
The components of the racking system consist of the following:
- Mesh Screen Anti-Collapse: This mesh screen is specifically engineered to provide protection against spills from palletized goods.
- Upright Protector: This metal component encases the uprights to minimize potential damage caused by forklifts.
- End Frame Protector: This metal piece is installed on the sides of the frames to safeguard them from unintentional damage by forklifts.
- Cross Shelf: This metal component enables items to be placed directly on the racking system without the necessity of a pallet.
- Pallet Support Bar: The pallet support bar is a metal component designed to bear the weight of the pallet.
- Barrel & Coil Support: These metal elements are intended to support the storage and handling of barrels and coils.