How long does a pallet racking system last?

It is considered as a considerable investment for a business, when installing a pallet racking system. Therefore, it is considered very natural to know how long the pallet racking system lasts and what would be the ROI on the installation.

To answer in short, the pallet racking system would last forever. But the long answer is a little more complex.

There are a lot of ifs and buts involved as well as other factors to include when trying to figure out how long will the pallet racking system maintain its integrity, safety and strength. So here are the important issues that will impact the lifespan of the warehouse racking system:

Manufacturing quality: one very important factor that will affect the number of years you can use the new pallet racking system is the quality of steel which has been used during the manufacturing. It is generally recommended and accepted by engineers that the quality of steel which is used in the pallet racking system should have a minimum yield strength of 50,000 psi. In case this yields strength and tensile strength or lower than this, there are high chances that your rack will fail, especially when heavy and large items will be loaded onto it.

Warehouse house: it is very necessary to purchase the right track for the warehouse environment. Freezer or outdoor use would require a completely different standard of racking to more general uses. You should select the right type of pallet racking for the job and environment, and you will be able to use it for many years.

Regular maintenance: it is very necessary that your pallet racking system should undergo regular inspection. Even slight bumps or minor damage will significantly reduce the longevity and durability of the ranking system. The rack should be regularly inspected by train staff. The staff should look for the problems as follows:

Overloading

Damaging upright frames

Corrasion and rust

twisted or bent bracing

dIf any issue has been identified it needs to be flagged up on an immediate basis. The cost of a small replacement would be very less as compared to the expense which comes from the failure to identify a problem that results in the collapse of the racking system.

Protection of the pallet rack in the correct manner: the accessories for protecting the pallet rack system, such as and – of – ideal protectors and: protectors will help in minimising or eliminating the damage. Making the use of them and maintaining them Will help in increasing the lifespan of the pallet rack system considerably.

Correct training procedure: most languages and accidents to the pallet racking system will come due to the forklift. The driver training needs to be given priority so that all the drivers should understand the correct safety procedures. It is very important that forklift drivers receive the correct certification.

Maintaining visibility and lighting: wide-angle convex mirror combined with good quality lights on the forklift and on the end of aisles, Will give better ability to the driver to see any obstacle in their surroundings. The better the staff will be able to see the more safety they will get.