New East Coast Facility Better Serves Expanding Pallet Rack Market

By APEXcos / March 14, 2019

Welcome to our New Quick Ship Warehouse in Emporia, Virginia which opened for business earlier this year. With this new facility we have over 45,000 sq. ft. of storage space to support Apex’s growing new and used pallet rack business. Just head to our website Inventory page. There you can search for new and like-new pallet…

Double-Deep Pallet Rack – Design Tips from the Apex Experts

By APEXcos / January 17, 2019

Double-Deep Pallet Rack is a two-deep version of the standard selective pallet rack, commonly used to boost pallet density for high-volume products. Double-deep maximizes warehousing space by reducing the number of aisles while increasing pallet storage; however, it should also be noted that these systems require a deep-reach forklift to access the rack system. Designing…

The Apex PROs Have Your Back… & Sides, Bays, Rails, Guards & More!

By APEXcos / October 23, 2018

Warehouse Safety & Pallet Rack Inspection with the Apex PROs Warehouse safety will always be a concern, but with the Apex PROs Rack Repair & Safety Program, we can supply some much-needed peace of mind. The Apex PROs are trained and certified in pallet rack inspection. Each PRO is thoroughly trained through a proprietary Apex…

Apex Warehouse Systems– At Your Full-Service…

By APEXcos / September 10, 2018

All the Warehouse Services You Need  Apex Warehouse Systems is your full-service material handling and storage solutions partner – from warehouse design, systems or components sourcing to integration, installation, and beyond. New builds, add-ons, redesigns, or safety inspections, the Apex team will handle it all. We are a trusted industry source with the experience to…

Pinning Down a Secure Beam Connection | Apex Pallet Rack Safety Spotlight

By APEXcos / August 21, 2018

Lock It Down with Pallet Rack Safety Pins Broken, loose, and missing rack clips are “small” but still a significant warehouse safety concern. In roll-formed pallet rack, a safety (or locking) pin secures beams to uprights, preventing the beam from dislodging if accidentally struck by a forklift or pallet load. The pallet rack safety pin…

When a Hit Becomes a Serious Blow – Pallet Rack Inspection | Apex Safety Spotlight

By APEXcos / May 17, 2018

Pallet Rack Inspection Tips After Forklift Strikes Pallet rack is designed to withstand some impact from material handling equipment, but when does regular use and some minor damage become a potential system or safety hazard?  A thorough and regular review of your rack is the best preventative to rack failure, but what exactly is a…

Why Use Wire Decking with Pallet Rack? What You Need to Know

By APEXcos / May 8, 2018

Popular Pallet Rack Accessory Examined – Wire Decking Wire decking is a common pallet racking accessory. It is made from a metal mesh designed to fit securely between the front and rear rack beams. It forms a foundation for placing inventory, most often non-palletized products, cases, and cartons, preventing items from falling through the rack.…

Pallet Rack Design – Is Your Aisle Width Working FOR or Against You?

By APEXcos / December 11, 2017

Ok, so we’re poking a little fun here, but in all seriousness, it’s critically important to define aisle width in your pallet rack design layout properly. Basically, it’s a financial boon if you do it right and a bust if you do it wrong because the types of forklifts you choose will directly affect your…

Going Up? Mezzanines – Looking at Freestanding vs Rack Supported

By APEXcos / September 21, 2017

Mezzanines or work platforms are an excellent way to take advantage of often underutilized warehouse “cube” space.  By cube we mean the 3rd dimension… not just square footage but vertical space too.  You’re paying for the whole inside of your facility, so why not maximize every bit of it, right? Mezzanines can support office space,…

A Few Well-Chosen Accessories Can Reinvent a Whole Lot of Pallet Rack

By APEXcos / May 1, 2017

Shelving options and more open up a world of storage possibilities… While basic pallet racking consists simply of columns and beams, there are a lot of affordable, easy-to-install, standard accessories for both structural and roll-formed selective pallet racking, as well as cantilever racking that can help you easily customize and tailor your system to perform…

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