Warehouse Rack Punching Guide – Mix & Match Components Safely

Connect, Clip & Lock – Comprehensive Warehouse Rack Punching Guide

Expanding existing rack systems and/or buying used rack to increase storage capacity is easier and safer when you know the rack manufacturer. Punch styles are like a fingerprint from the manufacturer — the differences may be subtle, but they can be critical when it comes to making the right connections. The Apex Punching Guide includes over 30 rack manufacturers with detailed illustrations and, in some cases, multiple angles to help you find the fingerprint you’re looking for to build out your pallet rack storage securely.

When you’re looking for quality used racking, remember to call Apex –we constantly update stock in all three of our warehouses, including our Denver, CO location, to conveniently service our Northwest customers. Call for rack component details and quantities.

Mixing and Matching Pallet Rack System Components

Punches on a pallet rack column are the connection points for attaching beams and support arms for cantilever systems. Since most manufacturers have unique punches, the connections are often unique to the system design as well. Ensuring you use the manufacturer’s recommended beams and safety pins is critical to system safety and effectiveness.

For example, roll-formed columns and beams hook together and then are secured with a safety clip. With options like teardrop clips, spring clips, wedges, and j-hooks… you better be sure you’ve got the correct locking device securing your rack beams.

Even within structural pallet racking, bolted connections can vary. So, check the Apex Punching Guide to verify you’ve got it right.

Take a Look:

Here are three roll-formed teardrop-style rack column illustrations. As you can see, the styles are similar, but these are all different system types and therefore require different connection methods.

Teardrop F (general style)

Store-Dynamic

Sammons

The Answers You Need are a Click Away

Just three easy steps and you have quick access to the Apex Punching Guide:

Bookmark the page on your web browser to quickly access the page, particularly if you expect to visit the contents frequently.
Use the Search Bar on the Apex website.
Use the Drop-Down Menu under Storage Systems on the Apex website.

The Experts You Need are a Call Away

The Apex Colorado team is here to help you make the right connections to ensure your pallet rack system is safe. If you are considering a system expansion, let our warehouse storage solutions team help you maximize your space. Also, ask about our phase-in approach if you aren’t quite ready to do everything all at once; we can prep for expected future growth while solving your immediate need today.

Apex is a full-service warehouse solutions and equipment provider willing to meet you wherever you are in the process. Call us for design, engineering, integration, installation, rack repairs, and even vehicle and equipment leasing or purchase. Just one phone call, and you get over 500 years of combined experience working on your behalf. Give us a call today!