Selective pallet racking is the most common and versatile system. It provides 100% accessibility to every pallet at all times, making it ideal for warehouses with a large variety of SKUs and high-turnover inventory.
Load capacity is determined by calculating the maximum weight of your heaviest pallets combined, plus a safety margin. The frame capacity must support the total weight of all levels in a bay, while the beam capacity must support the specific weight of the pallets placed on that individual level.
FIFO (First-In, First-Out) ensures that the oldest stock is retrieved first, which is ideal for perishable goods; systems like Pallet Flow racks support this. LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) means the newest stock is retrieved first, suitable for non-perishable bulk goods; systems like Drive-In and Push-Back racks utilize LIFO.
Daily visual checks should be conducted by operators to identify immediate forklift damage. Formal inspections by a trained safety officer should be performed monthly, and a comprehensive, documented inspection by a certified racking professional is recommended at least once a year.
Yes. Standard racking can be fitted with accessories such as wire decking, support bars, drum cradles, and coil beds to accommodate non-standard pallets or irregular loads. For long materials like pipes or timber, specialized systems like Cantilever Racking are recommended.
Key safety accessories include upright protectors (column guards) to shield rack bases from forklift impacts, row spacers to maintain alignment, end-of-row barriers, safety mesh panels to prevent items from falling, and clear weight capacity load signs.