Pallet Racking
Updated on Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by D&C Storage Solutions
Pallet Racking is a storage system for storing single items or palletized materials. The racking system is made of steel. They can be either single or multi level.
Pallet Racking allow the storage of materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels. Pallet racks are composed of vertical upright frames and horizontal load beams. Forklifts are usually required to store and retrieve pallets from the storage racks. Pallet Racking systems help you rapidly access large quantity of stored materials.
Pallet Racking for Modern Storage Systems
Pallet Racking systems have become a fundamental part of modern storage systems. Pallet racks are widely used in Warehouses, retail stores, manufacturing facilities and small businesses for safe and effective storage of materials. Pallet Racking storage system provides several important benefits.
Benefits of Pallet Racking System
Space Saving
One important benefit of Pallet Racking is that it is a great space saver. Pallet Racking allows businesses to make use of the vertical space instead of floor space. Forklifts can easily access the storage racks and bring down the pallets. Maximizing your storage space can save your business a lot of money.
Safety
Pallet Racking brings safety to your workplace. These racks are made of high quality materials that meet industry standard. Your Pallet Racking supplier will provide you with complete instructions on how to position and use the racking system to maximize safety and minimize injuries and mishaps.
Durability
Pallet Racking systems are build with high quality steel and joining materials. You will be able to use these racks for many years. Pallet racks are specifically designed to withstand the rigors of pallets going in and coming out. These pallets are guaranteed to hold the weight of pallets being stored.
Accessibility
A Pallet Racking system is a very convenient storage system. It is set up for efficient and productive work environment. These racks are designed to help business store more materials and access them easily.Pallet Racking systems will help you get things done faster and increase the safety standard of your workplace
Convenience
Accessibility of stored materials is one of the most important factor in warehouse, factories and retail stores The way that Pallet Racking systems are set up makes them easily accessible by forklifts from both ends and on either side. Properly designed Pallet Racking system can provide plenty of space for forklifts to move around and access materials easily.
Things to consider before buying Pallet Racking
Pallet Racking storage system can greatly benefit your business by giving you more space, accessibility and safe work environment. But there are a couple of things you should consider before deciding a perfect Pallet Racking solution for your business.
Total cost and your budget
Depending on your budget, you can go for Brand New Pallet Racking or you can go for good quality Used Pallet Racking solution.
Whichever way you go, It is recommended that you buy and install pallet racks from an ISO-9001 Certified Company near you. Choose a supplier who will not only sell you the pallet racks but also provide you annual certifation that meets australian standard .
Warehouse layout and design
Perfect Pallet Racking solution is incomplete without proper layout and design of your warehouse . The size, shape and height of your warehouse must be analysed prioir to ordering and installation of the racking system
Workplace safety standard
Workplace safety is one of the most important factor to consider while planning on Pallet Racking storage system. In Australia, it is mandatory to perform annual auditing and certification of your Pallet Racking system.
D&C Storage Solutions is an ISO 9001 certified pallet racking company that you can rely on for annual auditing and certification.
Existing storage system
you can combine your existing storage system with the new installation to expand the storage space in your warehouse. While upgrading your storage system, you want to make sure the forklifts or trucks you have can easily access the storage facility.
Proper lighting system is yet another requirment to keep in mind while installing new racking system or upgrading the existing one.
Lifespan
Pallet Racking is made of steel and known to last for many years if installed and used correctly. However depending on the type of business and the materials used to store, their lifespan can vary. You can book a free consultation with D&C Storage Solutions to help you get the right solution for a competitive pricing.
Forklift access
Forklifts are usually required to access your storage system for storing and distributing materials. You need to make sure to have plenty of space for forklift access in your warehouse before considering any Pallet Racking solution.
Pallet Racking by D&C Storage Solutions
D&C Storage Solutions is an ISO 9001 certified pallet racking company that specialize in various range of Pallet Racking solutions.
We provide Sale and Installation of a range of Pallet Racking solution from all major brands including Dexion, Elite Built, Acerack, Macrack, Schafer, Alpha, Brownbuilt, Spacerack, APC and Kraeger.
We specialize in Warehouse Layout Design and Relocation to custom suit your need with Perfect Pallet Racking System that meets and comply with current Australian Starndard. We are trusted by thousands of business in Greater Sydney region for doing Annual Audit and Certification of their Pallet Racking system
Range of Pallet Racking Solutions
Pallet Racking storage system has become an industry standard for most modern warehouses. There are range of racking system available to use depending on your specific nees. Here are some of the most common types of Pallet Racking systems available.
D&C Storage solutions can provide all of these different types of racking system to perfectly suit your need.
New Pallet Racking
D&C Storage Solutions offer a wide range of new Pallet Racking Systems across all major brands such as Dexion, SSI Schaffer, Alpha Storage and Equipment, EliteBuilt, Acerack, Macrack, Brownbuilt, Spacerack, APC and Kraeger Storage System.
We can help you expand your existing storage system or install a brand new storage system that is hand crafted to suit your specific business need.
Used Pallet Racking
D&C Storage Solutions carries large quantities of used pallet racks from all major brands. We have huge stock that can support from 100 square metre to 15,000 square metre distribution center installations.
We guarantee a competitive pricing on all our stock. We also provide Annual Auditing and Certification for all our products including used Pallet Racking.
Cantilever Racking
D&C Storage Solutions supply and distribute the Kräeger brand of cantilever racking. Kräeger Storage Systems are leaders in the market when it comes to engineering and design of steel storage structures. Our team of experts can design each cantilever rack to specifically fit your storage need
Specialty Pallet Racking
D&C Storage Solutions offers a wide range of custom designed and custom certified specialty racking solutions for a wide range of unique storage requirements.
Some of the specialty racking solutions we provide are listed below:
- Upright pipe rack
- Multi angled A frame rack
- L rack
- Tiple deep selective rack
- Structural selective rack
- Galvanised rack
- Multipurpose rack
- Double deep cantilever rack
- Custom shelving
Mezzanine Floor
D&C Storage Solutions distribute Kräeger Manufactured Structural Mezzanine Floors. German engineering is famous worldwide and Kräeger is no exception to that rule. We have designed and supplied mezzanine floors for many various applications from ambient temperatures to cold rooms and freezer applications.
Warehouse Shelving
D&C Storage Solutions can supply all your shelving need ranging from garage shelving, Industrial heavy duty Pallet Racking and warehouse shelving.
Some of the long span shelving solutions we provide are listed below:
- Small parts storage and pick
- Auto parts storage and pick
- Work bench shelving
- Mobile bench shelving
- All forms of long span shelving
- Steel RET shelving
- Wire mesh shelving
- Cool room shelving
- Piece pick shelving
- Pick to light compatible shelving
- Carton live storage
D&C Storage Solutions are experts in designing and installing customized shelves and flooring solution for shipping containers that match standard International and Australian size. We carry huge range of products for shipping container pallet racking for all your storage need.
Range of shipping container pallet racking
- Two Level Car & Box storage
- 3 Level Roll and Tube storage
- Workshop layouts
- Small parts storage
- Worksite mobile storage and office
- Traditional archive storage
- Painting and glass sheet storage
- Surfboard and Kayak storage
Pallet Racking Annual Audit and Certification
Steel storage systems installed in a workplace require independent inspections to ensure safety and compliance. The inspection must be done in an annual basis. When we do your annual audit and certification, you receive the benefits of the most up to date support system in Australia.
Here is a list of support you can receive from us.
- Registered Audit with automated system updated
- Unique Annual Registration number showing Safework you exceed the minimum requirements
- Compliance report and certifiable condition report
- Our market leading Annual Steel Storage Component Certificate
- Comprehensive annual damage reporting system
D&C Storage Solutions - ISO-9001 Certified Pallet Racking Company
D&C Storage Solutions is founded by professionals with over 60 years of combined industry experience. We not only sale or install the racking system, we make sure they comply and meet the australian standard. We also make sure that your storage system meet the ongoing annual audit and certification standard.
With D&C Storage Solutions, you have access to wide range of new and used Pallet Racking from all major brands, under one roof. We also have complete solution for your unique storage need from warehouse layout and design, long term operational plans, storage techniques and certification. All our services comes with high quality materials with a competitive pricing guaranteed.
Get Free Quote and Consultation
We love selling pallet racks, we love designing storage systems but our passion is supporting our customers. We know it takes time and consideration to decide the perfect Pallet Racking solution that suits your need.
Our sales representatives would love to help you make that right decision. We are located in Unit 2, 15 Huntsmore Road Minto NSW 2566 but we service Greater Sydney Region.
Please contact us on 02 9605 7555 for obligation free onsite quote and consultaion. You can also use the Online Contact Form to send your enquiry. We will be more than happy to assit you further.
