Industrial Pallet Racking for Warehouses

Load capacity depends on the racking type, steel gauge, beam length, and configuration. RackUSA's structural and roll-formed racking systems are custom-engineered based on load per level, warehouse clear height, and forklift type, supporting everything from light-duty storage to heavy palletized loads under constant forklift operation.

Look for RMI R-Mark certification, which verifies compliance with ANSI MH16.1 structural and safety standards, along with MHI membership indicating industry-recognized manufacturing quality. Seismic safety engineering and local code compliance, such as City of Los Angeles DBS requirements, are also important for racking installed in seismic-risk regions.

Yes. Cold storage racking requires specialized coatings and seismic considerations evaluated on a project-by-project basis to withstand low temperatures and high humidity. RackUSA engineers selective, structural, drive-in, and push-back systems specifically for refrigerated and freezer warehouse environments while maintaining structural integrity and safe pallet access.

Common safety accessories include wire mesh decking to prevent falling objects and maintain fire sprinkler compliance, crossbar pallet supports to prevent sagging, column and corner protectors to reduce impact damage, and pallet safety stops. These accessories improve load distribution, worker safety, and OSHA compliance across most racking configurations.

Drive-in racking has a single entry point, so pallets are stored and retrieved using a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method. Drive-thru racking offers dual access from both ends of the lane, enabling First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rotation—making it better suited for perishable or date-sensitive inventory requiring strict rotation control.

Push-back racking uses a gravity-fed cart or rail system to store multiple pallets deep per lane, following a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) retrieval method. It's ideal for warehouses storing homogeneous SKUs that need high storage density while reducing the number of aisles and forklift travel time compared to selective racking.