Heavy Duty Industrial Pallet Racks

Load capacity varies by system design, steel gauge, beam configuration, and warehouse clear height. RackUSA's structural and roll-formed racks are custom-engineered per project, supporting loads from light-duty pallets to heavy palletized loads suitable for constant forklift traffic. Exact capacities are determined through project-specific engineering evaluation.

Look for RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) R-Mark certification confirming compliance with ANSI MH16.1 cold-formed steel racking standards, MHI membership indicating adherence to industry quality benchmarks, and seismic safety engineering for regions with earthquake risk. Local code compliance, such as building department approvals, is also important for installation.

Yes, pallet racking systems can be adapted for cold storage with specialized coatings evaluated on a project-by-project basis to withstand low temperatures and high humidity. Both selective and structural racking configurations are commonly deployed in refrigerated warehouses requiring durable, corrosion-resistant construction.

Push-back racking is a dynamic, gravity-fed system that stores multiple pallets deep per lane using a cart or rail mechanism, operating on a Last-In, First-Out basis. It's ideal for high-density storage of homogeneous SKUs where reducing aisle space and forklift travel time improves warehouse efficiency.

RackUSA engineers seismic factors directly into the structural design of its racking systems, which is critical for facilities in earthquake-prone regions. This includes calculated bracing, connection strength, and load distribution to help racks maintain structural integrity during seismic events, subject to project-specific engineering review.

LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) systems like drive-in or push-back racking suit non-perishable, low-rotation SKUs where retrieval order doesn't matter. FIFO (First-In, First-Out) systems, such as drive-thru racking with dual access, are better for perishable or date-sensitive goods requiring strict inventory rotation to maintain product freshness and compliance.