Importance of Longitudinal Flue Space Dividers in Pallet Rack for Fire Safety

Pallet rack systems for storing pallets in warehouses are highly constructed, complicated structures with a variety of safety features that must be taken into account. The gap between adjacent rows of pallet rack in your warehouse is one of the many issues. In order to uphold building rules and comply with Fire Marshall requirements and Insurance codes, a well kept flue area is essential.

The Worldstop pallet safety stop, made by Worldwide Material Handling, are the strongest and most economical solution for maintaining consistent rack flue spacing and enabling precise pallet placement each and every time. Targeting the longitudinal flue space, the Worldstops proprietary design forces lift truck operators to uniformly distribute pallets among rack bays. The robust fixed design limits loads from entering the flue space by firmly securing the pallet safety stops to the beams. The outcome is consistently a 6 “or more space between the weights and any close obstacles.

With an open flue space, the Worldstop makes it possible for probable fire dangers to move up rather than out, enabling fire suppression systems to function as intended and so dramatically lowering major threats to people, property, and inventory. The NFPA-13 Code, Insurance Codes, International Building Codes, and other regulations set forth by regional building authority are all met or exceeded by the Worldstop flue space protector.

Other designs, owing to their wider profiles, do not adhere to code and compliance requirements since they encroach upon this vital flue space region.

The robotically welded design and stiff construction of the Worldstops provide excellent strength for long-lasting performance. Pallet stops at 5 “Overall height has a low profile, giving forklift operators space to make contact with a pallet alone, protecting and safeguarding goods. Worldstops can fit both new and old rack systems since standard sizes are available to meet flue space needs and custom sizes are given for special circumstances.

Pre-punched holes and tek screw hardware are included with the Worldstop pallet safety stop for quick and simple installation in a variety of applications. The Worldstop is built with a clearance slot that enables a perfect fit without removing the wire decking for places that already have wire decking.

When no decking is needed, the Worldstop can be fastened to the pallet rack beam using optional side mount holes. The Worldstop Double Flue Space Protector is made to fit in straight rows of pallet rack, back to back.

Single pallet stops are advised for applications involving offset beam levels in back-to-back rows or for single rows. The double wall gusseted design of the Worlstop Single offers improved strength and long-lasting performance. Worldwide Material Handling provides a variety of pallet rack attachment options, including the Worldstop. One of the biggest distributors for WWMH is Warehouse Rack & Shelf LLC.