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Weighing the Options for Selective Pallet Rack Depth

Weighing the Options for Selective Pallet Rack Depth

Pros & Cons of Using 42” vs. 48” Deep Uprights with Standard 48”x 40” Pallets Industry experts agree that selective racking is the most common type of pallet racking. Its...

17.05.2024

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Two individuals wearing hard hats and harnesses installing a blue and orange pallet racking system in a warehouse.

4 Reasons Your Pallets Should Be Professionally...

22.10.24

Should you invest in professional installation for your warehouse pallet racks or DIY it? Here’s why professional installation may be the better choice.

4 Reasons Your Pallets Should Be Professionally...

Should you invest in professional installation for your warehouse pallet racks or DIY it? Here’s why professional installation may be the better choice.

22.10.24
A man wearing a safety vest and hard hat examines a racking system in a warehouse and jots down notes on paper.

Everything You Need To Know About Rack Safety I...

15.10.24

Are you regularly scheduling rack safety inspections for your warehouse? If not, you should get to know why they matter and how they can benefit your business.

Everything You Need To Know About Rack Safety I...

Are you regularly scheduling rack safety inspections for your warehouse? If not, you should get to know why they matter and how they can benefit your business.

15.10.24
An aisle between racking systems in a warehouse. Two AGV robots carrying boxes travel through the aisle.

Innovating Warehouse Automation With Direct Pal...

10.10.24

If you want to keep your warehouse up to date, it may be time to automate your pallet racking. Direct Pallet Racking offers racking compatible with automation.

Innovating Warehouse Automation With Direct Pal...

If you want to keep your warehouse up to date, it may be time to automate your pallet racking. Direct Pallet Racking offers racking compatible with automation.

10.10.24
An orange-and-blue pallet racking system, with pallets and cardboard boxes on the racks, against a blue background.

The Significance of Deflection in Pallet Racking

08.10.24

Deflection in pallet racking poses a serious risk to your warehouse. You should know what it is—and how to prevent it—to keep your employees and inventory safe.

The Significance of Deflection in Pallet Racking

Deflection in pallet racking poses a serious risk to your warehouse. You should know what it is—and how to prevent it—to keep your employees and inventory safe.

08.10.24
A large, well-organized warehouse with a combination of racking systems and shelving systems installed.

Industrial Shelving vs. Racking: What’s the Dif...

04.10.24

Struggling to choose between industrial shelving and racking for your warehouse? Knowing more about their differences can help you make the right decision.

Industrial Shelving vs. Racking: What’s the Dif...

Struggling to choose between industrial shelving and racking for your warehouse? Knowing more about their differences can help you make the right decision.

04.10.24
Two pallet racks and the clear aisle between them. The racks are mostly full and house various types of goods on wooden pallets.

Pallet Rack Material Handling Explained

24.09.24

If you want your warehouse to have an efficient material handling process, you should invest in a reliable pallet racking system. Here's why.

Pallet Rack Material Handling Explained

If you want your warehouse to have an efficient material handling process, you should invest in a reliable pallet racking system. Here's why.

24.09.24
A warehouse with rows of pallet racks. The front racks are full while the back ones have space, and pallets are on the floor.

An Overview of OSHA’s Pallet Racking Standards

11.09.24

Do you know if your pallet racking systems comply with OSHA’s standards? Here’s what you need to know about these important safety guidelines.

An Overview of OSHA’s Pallet Racking Standards

Do you know if your pallet racking systems comply with OSHA’s standards? Here’s what you need to know about these important safety guidelines.

11.09.24
A warehouse with multiple pallet racks. The racks are full in some areas, but low in stock in other areas.

Stockout Prevention: Key Things You Should Know

26.08.24

Running out of inventory can lead to dissatisfied customers and lost sales. Learn how you can prevent stockouts in your warehouse with these simple tips.

Stockout Prevention: Key Things You Should Know

Running out of inventory can lead to dissatisfied customers and lost sales. Learn how you can prevent stockouts in your warehouse with these simple tips.

26.08.24
Pallet racks that extend to the ceiling of a warehouse. The racks are loaded to capacity with pallets.

Tips for Reducing the Risk of Pallet Rack Push-...

20.08.24

Do you know how to prevent pallet rack push-through incidents in your warehouse? Learn practical tips for keeping your pallets on the racks.

Tips for Reducing the Risk of Pallet Rack Push-...

Do you know how to prevent pallet rack push-through incidents in your warehouse? Learn practical tips for keeping your pallets on the racks.

20.08.24
A manual pallet truck loaded with cardboard boxes sits in the middle of an aisle between pallet racks.

A Guide to Managing Excess Inventory in Your Wa...

12.08.24

In any warehouse, managing inventory is a delicate balance. Too little stock can halt operations, while too much can lead to logistical headaches and wasted resources. If you're a warehouse...

A Guide to Managing Excess Inventory in Your Wa...

In any warehouse, managing inventory is a delicate balance. Too little stock can halt operations, while too much can lead to logistical headaches and wasted resources. If you're a warehouse...

12.08.24
Two warehouse workers in yellow hard hats and orange safety jackets look up at a pallet racking system, with one pointing to a higher shelf.

Choosing Between Cantilever Racks vs. Pallet Racks

08.08.24

Which should you choose: cantilever racks or pallet racks? This detailed comparison will help you make an informed decision for your warehouse's storage needs.

Choosing Between Cantilever Racks vs. Pallet Racks

Which should you choose: cantilever racks or pallet racks? This detailed comparison will help you make an informed decision for your warehouse's storage needs.

08.08.24
Four rows of pallet racking in a warehouse. Each rack is full of pallets of boxes. The aisles between the racks are clean.

Pallet Flow vs. Selective Pallet Racking: The D...

02.08.24

Planning on investing in new racking for your warehouse? Pallet flow and selective pallet racking are two popular options with distinct differences to consider.

Pallet Flow vs. Selective Pallet Racking: The D...

Planning on investing in new racking for your warehouse? Pallet flow and selective pallet racking are two popular options with distinct differences to consider.

02.08.24