HARD STOP! PREVENT DAMAGE WITH PALLET RACKING STEEL MESH CONTAINMENT PANELS
A Cost-Effective Warehouse Solution Helps Carolina Businesses Increase Safety
Warehouse safety is a top priority for every Carolina warehouse operator, and one easy way to protect your pallet rack and inventory from damage is with steel mesh containment panels.
Steel mesh containment panels are modular-sized panels made from steel-welded wire mesh. They are available in single or double-wide widths and can be mounted flush against the rack or offset to allow for pallet overhang.
Steel mesh containment panels stop products and equipment from falling from the pallet rack, causing damage or injury below. They also help maintain the open flue space between back-to-back rack systems, helping your facility comply with fire safety standards. Steel mesh containment panels create a hard stop if hit and prevent sharp, bulky, or uneven loads from falling from pallet racking. Safety netting is a similar alternative, but it allows more give. Safety netting will catch falling items vs. stopping them entirely. Typically it’s used to mitigate inventory damage, excessive cleanup, and of course, prevent worker injuries.
Steel mesh containment panels add a layer of safety to warehouse safety efforts. They can also be used around conveyors and other operational equipment to stop workers from unintentionally entering dangerous areas.
WAREHOUSE SAFETY & RACK REPAIR
Standards for steel containment panels were recently updated by the The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA) and approved by American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The standards are the first of their kind, offering standard performance and testing requirements, best practices, and a blueprint for safe use. These guidelines provide another critical safety layer that will help improve warehouse and industrial facility health.
Most of the testing standards focus on what happens when the panel is struck. The steel will deflect if hit with force, causing possible load displacement. For example, if that panel is guarding a flue space, you may have a situation where that space is now compromised. Ultimately, it is best to have your system evaluated if you encounter pallet rack or panel damage.
APEX CAROLINAS IS YOUR SOURCE FOR PALLET RACK SAFETY & REPAIRS
Our expert team at Apex Carolinas understands the importance of warehouse safety and defense against damage. We’ve compiled a variety of helpful materials, from blogs to videos, photo galleries, and more. It’s all available on our website!
Accidents happen, and we want you to be prepared. That’s why we created the Apex Rack Repair & Safety Program. Our free Rack Repair App puts rack safety right in the palm of your hand and enables you to rapidly deploy your own team to evaluate pallet rack damage. Using the app, your team can also collect all the required specifications to order a repair kit if necessary. If you prefer the help of the pallet rack professionals, the Apex PROs will visit your site and perform a warehouse safety review and detailed pallet rack inspection.
Contact your local Apex Carolinas team to boost operational effectiveness and safety in your warehouse. We have warehouses in Charlotte and Hickory, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina – Which makes us your local full-service storage solutions and material handling equipment provider. Our team will work with you to choose the right solution for your needs. We also have professional installation teams to ensure your system is properly constructed and meets all safety regulations.
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Check out our blog on Pallet Rack Guards for more info on protecting your rack system from damage.
