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Everything You Need to Know About Pallets!
Everything You Need to Know About Pallets! At the heart of pallet racking design is – you guessed it – pallets! In order to design an effective racking system for your North or South Carolina operation, we first need to understand the role of the pallet in that system. The Apex Carolina team has pulled…
Read MorePush-Back on the Idea of Expansion, Colorado
Double Your Capacity with Push Back Pallet Rack Your Colorado business is going through a period of rapid growth… but your warehouse capacity is stagnant –what can you do besides expand? Consider high-density push-back storage rack. Push-back rack can more than double your pallet storage capacity compared to standard selective rack. Don’t struggle due to…
Read MorePallet Supports Increase Capacity and Safety in Your Carolina Warehouse
You’re Supported Carolinas! Pallet Supports for Safer Warehouse Racking Could your North or South Carolina warehouse use some support? We’ve got you! Pallet supports are a pallet rack accessory that you want to know to improve warehouse safety. The supports are steel bars that mount from the front to rear beams within your selective and…
Read MoreSizing Up Pallet Racking for Automation Integration
Building Flexibility Into Your Modern Warehouse Design with Pallet Racking Yes, you read that correctly – and no, steel pallet rack frames are not physically flexible; however, your pallet racking may be more accommodating to meet today’s warehousing demands than you realize. If your existing facility is transitioning from bulk orders to smaller, more individualized…
Read MoreAnchoring Isn’t Just For Boats! Secure Your Pallet Rack Too
Proper Pallet Rack Anchoring Kickstarts Your System’s Safety If you rely on pallet racking to organize and safeguard inventory in your Carolina warehouse, you’re obviously not alone. Pallet rack systems are ubiquitous in most industrial settings; however, considering the extreme load weights and constant interface with warehouse vehicles, it is critical to ensure the safety…
Read MorePallet Rack and AGVs – A Match Made in Heaven
Putting your Pallet Rack to Work With Automated Guided Vehicles. What would your Colorado business do with increased pick rates, fewer staffing challenges, and higher overall fulfillment efficiency? It may sound like a dream, but with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) popping up all over American warehouses, it’s become a reality for many businesses! AGV is…
Read MoreDon’t Get Stuck, Colorado! Embracing Narrow Aisles in Pallet Rack Design
Maximize The Efficiency of Your Colorado Warehouse by Working with Pallet Rack Aisle Width! We know you’re not likely to get stuck sideways in a hallway (unless your last name is Powers) – but it’s still critical to ensure the aisle width between your pallet rack is appropriate. Getting this distance wrong can be costly…
Read MoreBRACE YOURSELF CAROLINAS – Why Addressing Brace Panel Damage is Critical to Pallet Rack Safety
What You Can Do with Brace Panels & Pallet Rack Guards to Protect Your Racking Investment Braces are an important part of your pallet racking structure in that they help create the uprights that provide the structure and stability of the system. Braces refer to the series of struts bolted or welded between two columns…
Read MoreFloor-Level Beams? Why or Why Not — Pallet Rack Design Tips
Optimizing Pallet Rack Design: Floor-Level Beam or Beamless? Key Tips to Consider When designing a pallet rack system, one crucial decision is whether to incorporate a floor-level beam or opt for a beamless design. Both approaches have advantages and considerations, and choosing the right one can significantly impact your warehouse or storage facility’s efficiency, safety,…
Read MorePallet Rack Honeycombing – 7 Tips to Avoid this Sticky Storage Situation
No Vacancies – Maximize Your Storage Rack Effectiveness & Prevent Pallet Rack Honeycombing Admittedly, the material handling industry uses some interesting terms (check out our glossary if you don’t believe us). One of those more perplexing terms you may hear is the “honeycombing effect.” If you’re unfamiliar with this phrase, honeycombing refers to the inefficient…
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