Warehouse Pallet Racking

In a warehouse, organization is crucial. A well-organized warehouse will allow for faster operations, safer work environments, and better inventory control. Pallet racking systems are just one way you can streamline tasks like accessing products. Business owners should want an orderly warehouse that is easily accessible by employees and truckers alike. BL Pallet Racking offers different types of racking to help make running your business or distribution center more efficient. A fundamental part of running a warehouse is to find the solutions that work best for you. Learn more about how pallet racking can elevate your business below.

Types Of Pallet Racking For Warehouses

Multiple types of racking can be customized or scaled based on the current needs of your business. Finding the type that works best for your warehouse will save you money and help streamline business operations. Here are some popular pallet racking types we install in warehouses or commercial buildings.

Selective Pallet Racking

The most common type of rack because it offers easy access to multiple pallets. Warehouses with selective pallet racking will often need to rotate products frequently, so this racking type makes it easy to get to different items quickly. Selective pallet racking is the best way for businesses to maximize vertical space.

Cantilever Racking

Businesses that have long or awkwardly shaped items will need to utilize cantilever racking. Lumber, pipes, or furniture will be better stored on cantilever racks because they feature arms rather than shelves. Non-palletized items will need more flexibility than selective racks can provide. Furniture stores or plumbers will need the adjustability and different shapes of cantilever racking.

Drive-In/Drive-Through Racking

High-density storage will require drive-in or drive-through options so that forklifts can maneuver through the aisles to remove pallets. These racks help you stick to the last-in, first-out method to keep your products current. Those that have large quantities of the same product will benefit most from drive-in/drive-through options.

Space Saving

Choosing the right pallet racking system will help maximize the vertical and horizontal space of a warehouse. Inventory can be stacked safely and be easily accessible when you purchase pallet racking. Because these racks are sturdy and safe, you can store pallets of inventory without having to unpack them and move the items to a different location. 

Pallets are often large and take up crucial floor space, making it hard to walk or drive through the warehouse. Supporting heavy loads several stories high is the ultimate goal of pallet racking systems. 

Easy Access To Products

When pallets are stored on the floor of a warehouse, they may be kept 4 or 5 deep, making it impossible to get to products at the very back pallet. Keeping track of your inventory while staying on top of shipping is much easier with pallet racking. Businesses will be able to accurately track the popularity of certain products, forecast sell-outs, and provide better turnaround times for their loyal customers. BL Pallet Racking can install these storage options in no time, meaning your business can be on the way to streamlined operations in just a few days. 

Arranging Items On Your Pallet Racking

Since effective organization is crucial to your business, you also need to implement organization strategies on the racks themselves. Keeping the products that are most popular at the front of your racks will help them to move in and out of your warehouse easily. Putting high-rotating products in accessible locations is the best way to utilize your pallet racking.

Another way to organize your pallet racks is to distribute the weight. Distributing heavy loads evenly across the rack will help keep the racks stable. Stacking items and pallets evenly will help the racks remain stable and lower the risk of injuries. Failure to organize the organization racks could pose significant safety risks.