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Pallet Rack Inspection Checklist | Apex Safety Spotlight
Pallet Rack Inspections Pallet rack systems are very durable and carry significant load weights. However, they are vulnerable to accidental forklift strikes, which can cause damage severe enough to pose a warehouse safety threat. Conducting a regularly scheduled pallet rack inspection as well as examinations after a forklift strike is important to ensure a safe…
Shim Stacking – Is It on the Level? | Pallet Rack Installation
The Rules for Pallet Rack Shim Stacking – Ready, Steady, Go There are a lot of variables to consider when it comes to pallet rack installation. One of the more critical issues is floor levelness and its impact on ensuring that the rack system is vertically straight (plumb), secure, and does not wobble like…
Seismic Separation – Pallet Rack Design & Horizontal Clearance | Apex Safety Spotlight
Pallet Rack Design & Horizontal Clearance in Seismic Zones Shake, rattle, and roll might be a fun song, but this type of movement is no fun inside a warehouse filled floor to ceiling with your inventory. That’s why buildings within seismically active areas require the expertise of seismic engineers. Your engineers will ensure that the…
4 Manageable Steps to an Optimized Reverse Logistics Plan
Move Forward with a Plan for Reverse Logistics — See Our Four-Step Process You could say that reverse logistics is the opposite of your intended plan, i.e., to move goods from your facility to your customers as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. However, the reality is that customers make returns, plenty of them. So, it’s…
Faster Layer Picking – See This New Take on Mixed-SKU Pallet Building
Pick Mixed-SKU Pallets as You Go with Layer Pick Attachment + Pallet Forks The dynamics of warehousing, storage, and distribution are rapidly evolving. The pace is faster, and the product variety is much broader, particularly in the grocery and beverage sectors. As a result, distribution centers are receiving more mixed SKU pallet orders than full…
Forklift Operator Training – Push-Back Pallet Rack
Steps for Loading and Unloading Push-Back Rack Push-back pallet rack is a Last-In/First-Out (LIFO) dynamic storage system that stores multiple levels of 2-5 pallets deep per lane. Pallets sit on wheeled carts that glide up and down inclined rails. It is considered a high-density system for its compact design and high-volume storage capacity. Push-back is…
Drive-In Pallet Rack Forklift Loading Steps | Apex Safety Spotlight
Essential Forklift Operator Loading Procedures for Drive-In Pallet Racking Drive-in pallet racking is a popular dense storage solution due to its high load capacity within a condensed footprint. The design requires forklift operators to drive into the pallet storage lane, which can be several pallets deep and levels high. After positioning the pallet load, the…
Getting Cagey — Applications for Wire Mesh Panels in Logistics Facilities
Secure Storage and Worker Protection are Primary Applications for Wire Mesh Panels Like many industrial operations, warehouses and distribution centers have areas that need to be off-limits to some people. Pricey inventory and operating equipment need to be kept in a secure location. Spaces created by wire mesh panels can be used for a…
Carry That Weight: Load Considerations in Pallet Rack Design
Pallet Rack Design Step 1 – Know Your Current & Future Load Specs No one wants to see their rack system fail to do its job safely. That’s why it pays to plan for current and anticipated storage needs in your pallet rack design. To effectively do that, ask yourself two important questions: What will…
Reclaim Wasted Warehouse Space with Over Dock Door Rack
Empty Pallets, Surplus Inventory & Supplies… Over the Dock Rack to the Rescue Are you overlooking a key potential storage area in your warehouse? While your dock area bustles with activity, the considerable space above your dock doors often sits empty. With the right approach, you can optimize that space and improve the safety and…
