For
years, boltless pallet racks have been popular, due to quick assembly without
tools, and a low purchase price. However, many users have found that the open-back
roll formed columns do not withstand the inevitable fork truck impacts, thus
any initial savings are more than offset by high maintenance and replacement
costs. Steel King Industries has developed a storage rack design which retains
the benefits of a boltless rack, while offering substantially more durability;
the SK2000 series.
SK2000 retains the industry standard "tear-drop" connection, and is in fact interchangeable with the majority of rack systems in use today. However, a closed tubular column shape is utilized. Independent engineering tests have confirmed that SK2000 has over 250% more frontal impact strength than a comparable open back column. Additional benefits include:
- 44 times more torsional strength (resistance to twisting)
- 68 percent more side impact resistance
- 3 rivet connection with 26% greater strength than two rivets
- High strength closed tubes for frame braces and step beams
Because
of these benefits, not only are many buyers of new racks opting for the new
tubular design, but many users of existing open back (roll formed) boltless
rack are now replacing their damaged upright frames with new SK2000 frames.
Because SK2000 uses the same "tear drop" connection, these users are able
to accomplish this upgrade while reusing their existing load beams, decreasing
their cost.
To make your SK2000 even stronger, Steel King has optional damage protection available with Column Core, making your SK2000 rack five times more impact resistant at the front corners and sides where the upright is most vulnerable.
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