The value of Steel King’s SK2000 and SK2500 over open-back racking It’s inevitable that forklifts will bump into pallet-racking components in warehouses and distribution centers. That’s true no matter what type or brand of racking is selected. But when comparing
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A one-of-a-kind fulfillment center – with a unique timeline for picking, packing, and magically delivering orders worldwide within a 12-hour timeframe, has selected Steel King for the new selective pallet racking system for its North Pole warehouse and distribution facilities.
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While pallet racking systems are commonly installed in warehouses and distribution centers, portable racks are often the right solution for material handling, providing a protective storage and delivery medium with incredible flexibility. “Portable racks are ideal for storing and delivering
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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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