Store Excess Goods On A Used Pallet Rack

If laser cartridges and printers are the two main types of merchandise that are sold at your business, you may have found yourself ordering a lot of stock so that you can keep up with the sales at your company. Unfortunately, it can be both unattractive and potentially hazardous to stack items on the warehouse flooring. If your orders are delivered on pallets, do yourself a favor and purchase a used pallet rack to store the excess items.

Choose A Pallet Size And Style

Many pallet racks are constructed of metal, and some racks have non-rust surfaces, which will ensure that metal does not weaken due to corrosion. Before purchasing a pallet rack, determine how much space you have available for a rack.

A rack should be installed indoors in an area that has a moderate temperature and is not exposed to high-wattage lighting or sunlight. The temperature requirement is important so that products that cannot be exposed to extreme temperatures are safeguarded while being stored.

Measure the area where you would like to place a rack and inquire about the size of each rack that you are interested in so that you will not have difficulty installing the rack that you decide to purchase.

A roll formed and structural pallet rack are the two types of racks to choose from. Both types can be adjusted if you would like to add more shelves or remove some of them. A structural rack is a little sturdier than a roll formed shelf; therefore, it will be your best option if you plan on placing a lot of weight on each shelf.

Have The Rack Professionally Installed And Train Your Employees

Because owning a rack may be a new experience, installing the storage device may be unfamiliar territory. It is best to have the rack that you purchase professionally installed so that you are sure that it can safely be utilized by your employees.

Before any of your workers is given permission to use a forklift to load and unload pallets onto the rack, they need to complete forklift training sessions. The sessions will reduce the likelihood of products falling onto the floor and potentially hurting someone during the unloading and loading phase.

Any of your workers who are not trained to use a forklift should be prohibited from entering the area where the pallet rack is installed. You can rope off the sections that you do not want untrained personnel to enter, or you can place reflective tape or signs next to the rack to warn people to avoid entering the area.

For more information, contact a company like Warehouse Equipment Solutions.

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