~ Brad McNamee (President, Warehouse Rack & Shelf LLC)
Convert wire decking to heavy-duty bar grate decking in your pallet rack
Converting light-duty wire mesh decking to heavy-duty bar grate decking offers a significant upgrade in durability and operating performance. While wire mesh is sufficient for evenly distributed, lightweight pallet storage, it is prone to sagging and permanent deformation when subjected to heavy or concentrated items. Bar grate decking consists of steel bars welded into a … Continue reading Convert wire decking to heavy-duty bar grate decking in your pallet rack
Heavy Metal: Why Roll-Out Shelf Racks are the Ultimate Solution for Tool and Die Storage
In heavy manufacturing, efficiency isn’t just about how fast your machines run, it’s about how quickly and safely you can swap out the tools that make them work. If your facility handles injection molds, stamping dies, or heavy engine components, you know the issues with storing and retrieving items that weigh thousands of pounds. Standard … Continue reading Heavy Metal: Why Roll-Out Shelf Racks are the Ultimate Solution for Tool and Die Storage
Wire Mesh Containers on Flatbed Trucks
Collapsible wire containers organize inventory and protect goods during transit. When you’re hauling bulk materials on the highway, a standard wooden pallet and some shrink wrap usually aren’t enough. For heavy, jagged, or high-density loads, logistics professionals turn to heavy-duty wire mesh containers. Wire mesh containers are steel cages with welded grid bottom and side … Continue reading Wire Mesh Containers on Flatbed Trucks
Smart Warehouses Use Guard Rails. Here’s Why You Should, Too
In busy warehouses and manufacturing facilities, forklifts are essential, but they’re also one of the leading causes of facility damage and workplace injuries. A momentary distraction, tight aisle, or blind corner can quickly turn into an impact. That’s why properly engineered guard rail systems are considered the first line of defense against forklift damage. By … Continue reading Smart Warehouses Use Guard Rails. Here’s Why You Should, Too
Next-Level Innovation: Pallet Rack + Boltless Shelving = Under Rack Mobile Shelving System
We’re excited to introduce an innovative storage system that’s going to change how you think about warehouse space utilization. The Aisle-Free Under-Rack Mobile Storage Shelving System combines the structural strength of warehouse pallet rack with the versatility and accessibility of mobile shelving. This creates a system that literally slips underneath your existing pallet rack aisles … Continue reading Next-Level Innovation: Pallet Rack + Boltless Shelving = Under Rack Mobile Shelving System
Pick Face Redesign with Soft Vinyl Mesh Dividers Increases Efficiency
What if I told you that you can significantly improve your warehouse organization by redesigning the pallet rack pick front with soft vinyl mesh hanging wire shelf dividers? It’s one of the simplest and most effective upgrades you can make. These flexible dividers help organize pallet rack bays by clearly defining space for each SKU. … Continue reading Pick Face Redesign with Soft Vinyl Mesh Dividers Increases Efficiency
The Danger of Point Loads on Wire Decking
If you’re storing steel or wire bulk containers with feet directly on pallet rack wire decking, you need to read this. Without proper runners, you’re creating a serious safety hazard that could lead to catastrophic failure, product loss, and possibly injured workers. This isn’t a minor technical issue or an optional upgrade. This is an … Continue reading The Danger of Point Loads on Wire Decking
Top 3 Reasons Why Your Warehouse Needs to Swap Wood Decking for Wire Mesh Decking and Dividers
If you’re still using wood decking and dividers in your pallet rack system, you’re missing out on significant improvements in space utilization, safety, and efficiency. Wood components have been a warehouse staple for decades, but modern wire mesh decking and dividers offer several significant advantages that can transform your operations. Making the switch from wood … Continue reading Top 3 Reasons Why Your Warehouse Needs to Swap Wood Decking for Wire Mesh Decking and Dividers
New ANSI & Fire Code Standards Reshape Pallet Rack Design in Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Newly adopted ANSI code standards and fire safety requirements — primarily those associated with seismic and fire events — are causing a significant transformation in the landscape of warehouse pallet rack design. These changes are reshaping how storage systems are engineered and shaking up industry leadership among pallet rack manufacturers and safety product suppliers. Seismic … Continue reading New ANSI & Fire Code Standards Reshape Pallet Rack Design in Warehouses and Distribution Centers