Know Your Stuff - Warehouse Pallet Racking

Refurbishing your warehouse and sourcing competitive pallet racking quotes can be quite daunting, especially when it comes to understanding some of the jargon.

So, to give you an understanding of the technical terms that you may be faced with, below is a labelled image which breaks down all of the parts and accessories for pallet racking systems  - complete with brief descriptions too!

1) Run Spacer
Used to maintain a fixed parallel safety clearance between double sided runs of racking.

2) Bolted Joining Unit
Connects frames vertically and ensures strength is fully maintained at the joints. Allows beams to be located around the joint.

3) Frame Footplates
Essential for stability and allows racking to be bolted to the floor.

4) Pallet Foot Support
Used in pairs across the beams to support box or caged pallets which have corner posts, skids or feet.

5) Fork Spacer
Used in pairs across the beams to provide fork entry spaces. Provides support for, and access to, non-palletised loads.

6) Drum Chock
Sits on the front beam and cradles one end of a drum or barrel to prevent them from rolling.

7) Coil Cradle
Spans beams to provide a place for coiled materials to sit with extra support.

8) Steel Shelf Panels
Panels span a pair of box beams to provide wide-bay steel shelving.

9) Steel Shelf Panels (2)
Panels span and sit with a pair of stepped beams and provide minimising shelf thickness.

10) Shelf Support
Fitted to stepped beams to provide additional support and greater loading capacity for chipboard shelving.

11) Shelf Support (2)
Fitted to box beams and provides support and greater load capacity for shelving.

12) Column Protector
Minimises the force of forklift truck impact to a racking upright. See previous blog post on Column Guards.

13) Upright Protectors
Protects the lower section of XL uprights against fork truck collision damage.

14) Rack End Protector
Provides protection to the ends of racking.

15) Racking Signs
Clearly display caution and loading/safety notices and information relating to racking usages. See previous blog post on labelling.

16) Guide Rails
Allows for the safe and accurate guidance of trucks operating within racking, particularly with drive-in or narrow aisle applications.

17) Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler Systems can be supported within the pallet racking structure.

18) Frame Cladding
A frame which sits at the far ends of your pallet racking to add extra support to the structure. It also helps to prevent items from falling from the racking.

19) Safety Mesh Screens
Also known as Anti Collapse Mesh. Safety Mesh Screens are fitted for safety and for the security of palletised loads. These are often fitted where a walkway or working area is adjacent to the racking.

20) P&D Stations
Pick and Deposit (P&D) stations are used at the end of racks to assist in load handling between trucks.

If you have any questions regarding your warehouse racking requirements please do not hesitate to contact us.

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product Of The Week #17 - Storage Cupboards

A study conducted by the Daily Mail found that 4 out of 5 people believe it's ok to pilfer items from work. That's 80% of people asked, a worrying concept to employers no doubt?

So, with this in mind, it may be time to consider locking away items to ensure that your business does not lose money due to petty employee theft. Our selection of heavy duty, mobile and roller shutter storage cupboards will not only prevent external theft but can also prevent theft from internal sources as long as the cupboards remain padlocked and a trusted individual is held responsible for the key. With a variety of size and colour options available, these secure cupboards might be a great investment for your business to reduce theft and keep items safe.

For more information about other storage cupboards that are available, please visit the website or take a look at our warehouse solutions catalogue.

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product Of The Week #16 - Just Shelving

No expensive features, it's just shelving.
Here are three reasons why you should choose our shelving for your storage needs:
1) It's the original storage solution.
2) Our shelving is manufactured in the UK and therefore by purchasing it you are supporting the growth of the British manufacturing industry and our economy.
3) It's durable, easy to assemble and the number of shelves per bay can be tailored to suit your needs.

(That was actually five points, but we won't tell if you don't!)

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Spread The Word

We know that customer referrals are an important way of gaining new business, particularly in the tough economic climate that surrounds us. When considering the layout of our newly designed website, it was highlighted that what our existing customers thought of our business should be publicised for all to see.

At Dalvie Systems, we want other businesses to be able to see what our customers think of our products and services so that they can be reassured of our commitment to high standards. As part of our ISO 9001 health and safety accreditation, we are constantly asking clients to fill in surveys or testimonial forms so that we can build upon and find ways to improve our services.

So, if you're thinking about investing in warehouse or office solutions for your company, visit our clients page and have a peek at what our customers think of our recent products and services.

 

http://www.dalviestorage.co.uk/clients.html

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk

Product Of The Week #15 - Cleartex Your Carpets!

Prolong the life of your office carpet or laminate flooring by using protective mats. The cleartex and computex matting provides affordable and long lasting floor protection from marks and indentations caused by office chairs. A much cheaper option to a carpet refit, and a great solution for businesses who are renting office space and can't afford to lose their damages deposit! For more information regarding protective mats for your office, please call 0845 017 8866 or refer to page 483 in the warehouse solutions catalogue.

Website: www.dalviesystems.co.uk | Call: 0845 017 8866 | Email: info@dalviesystems.co.uk