Pallet racking is designed to withstand the constant stresses of pallet loads and the wear and tear of regular loading and unloading. But at some point, racking components can be damaged by errant forklift contact, by loading beyond the rated
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The installation of a pallet racking system design follows engineering drawings unique to the facility. Those drawings also play an ongoing role in the safe operation of a warehouse or distribution center and should always be readily available. “The operator
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Steel containers used in industrial settings for bulk storage of large parts and for scrap metal can weigh thousands of pounds when loaded, requiring careful handling to protect the containers, their contents, forklift operators, and people near the loads being
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How much does a pallet rack system really cost? When you factor in the total cost of ownership, the cost is more than just the purchase price. That can be especially true if you’re only looking for the lowest purchase
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Planners Need to Be Aware of Pending Code Changes Fire protection is always a crucial part of designing a warehouse with pallet rack systems. While capacity and efficiency are the main operational goals, the planning also needs to consider the
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“Be someone who other women can look up to, and be approachable to those women, including those in engineering roles.” That’s the advice of Katie Ekstrand, Steel King’s Director of Inside Sales, on this International Women in Engineering Day. While
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Heavy metal parts and scrap materials in factories and machine shops can be a challenge to efficiently store and transport. Metal industrial bins, or containers, provide the solution in those and other industrial and commercial settings. “Any company that works
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Buying used rack may be okay for straightforward use; but for complexity, longevity, expansion, or seismic issues, new rack is best. In the tough economy, many warehouse managers and owners are tempted to save a little by purchasing used pallet
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The tremendous gains in efficiency and productivity at distribution and warehouse facilities can easily be lessened by safety breakdowns which can lead to personal injury, equipment, and product damage. That includes costly damage to pallet racking – damage that can
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The rapid increase in online grocery shopping fueled by the COVID 19 pandemic is creating renewed pressure for greater cold storage capacity and greater efficiencies in those facilities. Online grocery shopping was a growing trend before the pandemic but skyrocketed
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