Storage Rack Components

Wire decks are wire mesh units that either rest on or are screwed into the rack beams. They are ideal for individual case storage because they do not require a pallet for your to store on. Wire decks can provide support for pallets as well.

Row spacers are typically for alignment purposes only. They assist to maintain a consistent flue space between back to back frames. Occasionally, seismic engineering may require structural row spacers to help achieve a desired capacity.

Pallet supports are a more economical way for extra stability for pallet storage. Typically they are made of steel and can be designed to bolt or screw into beams. Sometimes pallet supports are made from wood and are cut to fit and installed flush on storage rack beams. Typically, you will require 2 each per pallet position that is located on a beam level.

End of aisle protection is not typically required, but it's a useful accessory that allows you to protect your rack system. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the gist of their role is to protect the lower portion of the frames and columns from damage that can be caused by forklift traffic. This particular unit shown was designed for an end of aisle application. Rack column protection is also a useful tool that can help you prolong the use of your storage rack by reducing damage from forklifts.

Concrete anchors are almost always required when installing storage rack. Typical storage rack installations use either a wedge or screw anchor that is bolted to the footplate of the upright during installation. Each type and brand of anchor has different factors that seismic engineers must consider for storage rack installations. A rack configuration can require anywhere from 1-4 anchors per footplate depending on the load required, height of the configuration, and seismic zone.