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Pallet Rack Load Plaques
Pallet Rack Load Plaques and Warehouse Safety
Every pallet rack system is designed to precise specifications to meet your warehouse storage needs, and as such, each rack system is unique. The load plaques are vital pieces of your rack system. According to RMI, load plaques identify the following information:
- The maximum permissible unit load (the combined weight of the load and its storage container or pallet) and/or maximum uniformly distributed load (UDL) per level.
- The average unit load (calculated as the maximum total weight of product expected on all beam levels in any row, divided by the number of beam levels in that row), if applicable.
- The maximum total load per bay.
- Indication of storage levels that support the stacking of multiple unit loads.
The rack manufacturer provides the capacity charts but it is up to the rack owner to ensure that the plaques are prominently displayed. Load plaques are typically placed at the end of the aisle for each system configuration where they can be accessed quickly to confirm load capacity before accessing the rack.
Elements of a Pallet Rack Capacity Load Plaque
- Rack owner name/logo
- Rack manufacturer contact information
- Installation date or manufacture date
- System-specific details
Sometimes it’s hard to know who to trust with your warehouse safety… but this time. Apex is a trusted, seasoned systems integrator. Our dedicated team has decades of industrial systems design, integration, installation experience. We offer full-services support including design, engineering, automation integration, installation, vehicles & equipment and rack repair. Just one call opens up all the services you need to handle your project. Call today to for a free consultation.
Take Advantage of Apex Resources
The Apex photo gallery is a great place to see pallet racking system designs installed in customer facilities. We also have an extensive 3D illustration gallery to help you see system designs from all angles. Our video gallery features operational videos and forklift operator training videos that are rack system-specific. Last but certainly not least is our Rack Repair & Safety Program will ensure your systems are well protected, inspected, and operational.
Update, Expand, Refurbish… Don’t Forget the Load Plaque!
Pallet rack systems are meant to provide years if not decades of use to your busy warehouse operation. It’s common for your business needs to changes and often the Apex team can repurpose or expand your existing pallet rack to meet all or some of your new and future growth needs.
Each time the rack system is modified, the load plaque must be updated to the new system specifications.
Load Plaque Guidelines
- System engineers must confirm the updated racking capacities.
- Rack designs must be stamped by the engineers to satisfy state requirements.
- Outdated load plaques must be removed and replaced with the updated capacity signs.
- Rack system owner should alert workers to the rack system load capacity changes.
Remember, your project isn’t finished until the new load plaques are prominently displayed at the front of your pallet racking system. Consider it the last check to project completion.
If you are interested in learning more about signage that can support your warehouse safety goals take a look at our safety spotlight dedicated to floor markings.
Apex leads the pack with our very own Rack Repair & Warehouse Safety Program. Our dedicated team delivers intelligent, productive, long-lasting pallet rack and storage solutions year after year to an ever-growing satisfied customer list.
We provide full-service support. Consider us the one-stop shop for all your warehousing needs from design through maintenance and ongoing safety evaluations. Call today to join the Apex Companies family of happy customers. We look forward to working with you.
