Dos and Don’ts for Pallet Racking Systems

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Pallet racking systems are warehouse storage solutions designed to keep, store, and retrieve pallets of materials. They are usually designed and manufactured according to the needs and requirements of a warehouse or facility center. While these systems are often constructed durable, heavy-duty, and using only the finest grade of materials, they still require genuine care and maintenance to keep them functional for a long period of time.

To be able to accomplish this, there are several procedures that need to be observed when using pallet racking systems. Below are the dos and don’ts for the storage system.

Dos in Using a Pallet Racking System

1.       Install a pallet racking system that perfectly fits and maximizes the space in your warehouse or facility center. Consider the spaces in between racks. This should perfectly match the volume of the products you will store in them. If you will be storing homogeneous products of same sizes, then there should be no problem with this.

2.       Identify the maximum weight capacity of your pallet racking system and ensure that the total weight of the products you will store in it does not exceed the weight limit. This is to ensure the stability and long-lasting function of the device.

3.       Do observe proper retrieval of products from your pallet racking system. A First-In Last-Out (FILO) system can be effective in maintaining an organized storage system.

Don’ts in Using a Pallet Racking System

1.       Do not go beyond the maximum weight capacity if your pallet racking system.

2.       Do not use the storage system if you find any minor or major damage in it. Even a loose nut or bolt can cause the entire system to erode or fall, causing serious damages to your products and accidents to warehouse workers.

These are some of the safety precautions that need to be observed when using pallet racking systems. Remember that no matter how sturdy your storage system is, you still have to practice proper safety measures.

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Maintenance Tips for Industrial Mezzanines

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Industrial mezzanines are used in many industries for various applications such as storage and additional space. To maintain its function for regular usage and enable it to last for a very long time, proper precautions should be observed. Here are some maintenance tips for industrial mezzanines.

1.       Mezzanine floors should be inspected and monitored on a regular basis. Any visual defects such as dents, buckles, tears to any beam, stanchion, floor joist or even loose nuts and bolts will require specialist advice from the manufacturer, supplier, or independent structural engineer. If one of the above damages has been found, immediate attention should be made.

2.       Damage to decking can be an evidence of excessive loading. Thus, it is important to not overload your mezzanine. Always keep in mind the maximum weight capacity of the storage system and do not exceed its weight limit. Any sign of decking cracking, breaking up, or other obvious distress will require specialist advice and repair.

3.       Strictly follow maximum weight capacity of the system. Loading notices must be supplied by the mezzanine manufacturer or supplier and prominently displayed around the mezzanine.

4.       The structural steel framework and decking of your industrial mezzanine should not be altered without reference to and advice from the supplier and/or manufacturer or a qualified structural engineer.

5.       Positions of staircases and other forms of access and escapes must not be changed without prior reference to the supplier and/or manufacturer. Likewise, change of usage of a mezzanine may require alterations to the loading characteristic originally calculated, reference to the supplier, manufacturer or structural engineer should be sought.

An industrial mezzanine can work effectively for you and your warehouse needs. However, if not used and maintained properly, it may even cause more harm and damage than help.

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