by Dan Furman | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog Posts, Business, Design, Material Handling, Pallet Rack, Pallet Rack Design, Uncategorized, Warehouse Design, Warehouse Safety, Warehouse Storage Systems
Warehouse Rack Manufacturers vs. Distributors The internet has really been a boon to both rack manufacturers and rack buyers, because it allows buyers to peruse many different companies to get exactly what they need. That stated, there is one drawback to the internet...
by Dan Furman | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog Posts, Business, Design, Industrial Shelving, Musings, Warehouse Storage Systems
Is buying used warehouse racks better? Not really. There’s a particular phrase that makes me instantly suspicious. It’s a phrase I heard a lot growing up in a household where “disposable income” was a pipe dream. And that phrase is “just as good”. I heard this phrase...
by Next Level | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog Posts, Design, Pallet Rack, Warehouse Storage Systems, Warehousing & Distribution
You might be thinking, Why should I hire a warehouse designer when I can do it myself? And perhaps you do have some of the skills necessary to configure a warehouse. Maybe you have what it takes to design the rack layout, or you have experience with permitting. The...
by Next Level | Feb 27, 2017 | Blog Posts, Design, Pallet Rack, Pallet Rack Design
In our last post, Concrete Anchor Bolts: Why These Little Components Are A Big Deal, we discussed the importance of anchoring your pallet racks for safety, the basic types of concrete anchor bolts, bolt sizes, holding power, and the number of anchor bolts needed. But...
by Next Level | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog Posts, Design, Pallet Rack
“Rack columns not anchored to the floor is a major racking issue that OSHA frequently cites under the General Duty Clause of the OSH ACT which states employers are required to provide their employees with a place of employment that “is free from...
by Next Level | Jan 23, 2017 | Design, Pallet Rack Design
While pallet racks are not buildings, they are considered building-like, and therefore, just like a building, they need to be designed and engineered for safety in the event of seismic activity. California was the first state to require seismic engineering for pallet...
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