Planning Strategies for Storing Industrial Goods

A pallet racking system will optimize the amount of storage space you are supplied with. Read on for an outline of pallet racking system benefits and some planning strategies that can be used prior to having pallet racks installed within your place of business.

Pallet Rack Usage

The usage of a pallet racking system prevents damage to industrial goods. Pallet racks keep inventory clean and dry. A racking system provides an end user with the flexibility to categorize their inventory in an orderly fashion. The use of racks will support efficiency within a shipping and receiving area.

Warehouse workers who have access to pallet racks will be able to store goods and retrieve inventory as needed. The use of pallet racks will optimize the amount of floor space within a warehouse. Racks that are multiple tiers in height can adequately store raw materials, finished goods, and overstock items.

Consultation

Consulting with a material handling supplier will allow you to learn about the materials and rack styles that are available for purchase. During a consultation, you will be provided with layout guidance too. This will help you acquire a racking setup that is supportive of your facility's environment.

A consultant will provide you with an overview of the rack styles that would be suited for use in your place of business. The consultant will inquire about the type of materials that you need to store at any given moment.

Providing the weight, quantity, and dimensions of your inventory will help the consultant match you with pallet-racking products that will provide adequate storage space. Based upon the racking system that you select; you will be guided in purchasing machinery or accessories that will be conducive to your work environment.

A supplier features forklifts, motorized lifts, handcarts, and an array of additional material-handling products that are designed for use in warehouse settings.

Pricing

Comparing the cost of new racking systems against pre-owned systems will help you determine which products to invest in. Many suppliers feature pre-owned racking components that have been acquired through liquidation sales.

Owning a pre-owned racking system could keep costs down. Pre-owned systems that are sold by a reputable dealer are typically in excellent shape and will serve the same purpose as brand-new pallet racking systems. 

Site Preparation

Once you have chosen a new pallet racking system and additional material handling products, it is time to prepare the site where the new items will be used. Scheduling a day to clean your facility will be necessary. Your warehouse setting should provide plenty of space for the installers to transport your purchases and assemble them.

Transport Essentials

There should be plenty of space outdoors for a delivery driver to transport the materials that you ordered. Before the scheduled delivery date, making plans to clean the parking area outside of your warehouse should be addressed.

Installation

An installation team will set up your new equipment. During the assembly process, the installation team will use anchoring materials to secure each pallet rack to the flooring within your facility.

Guidance

Your supplier will demonstrate how to use the equipment that you purchase through them. They will also outline maintenance requirements that will keep the new pallet racking system in operable order. Following the guidelines that are furnished will prevent damage and will support using the equipment as it is intended to be used.

Now that you have reviewed some basics about pallet racking systems and planning strategies associated with setting up a new system, consult with a supplier. A consultant of Warehouse Equipment Solutions will help you prepare a customized storage plan that can be used at your place of business.