Global Industrial is Australia’s leading distributor and supplier of pallet racking. To make your purchasing decision easier, we have put together the questions our customers most commonly ask. If you still need assistance, please contact us by phone or submit an enquiry via the contact page.
What is a pallet racking system?
Pallet racking is a storage system designed to store pallets, allowing materials to be organised and stored in rows and on multiple levels in a warehouse. There are numerous types of pallet racking, including drive-in pallet racking, selective pallet racking.
How much does pallet racking cost?
The cost of a pallet racking system will depend on the size and material of the frame, the number of racking supports. At Global, we also hold a range of used and second-hand pallet racking, so we can find a suitable solution that fits within your budget. Please submit an enquiry or get in touch to discuss pricing options.
How to install pallet racking (indoors and outdoors)?
All pallet racking is to be installed to Australian Standard 4048-2012. To install pallet racking:
- Measure out your space, marking out where you want your racking to be. Make sure to measure the distance from the wall, taking into consideration the size of your pallets.
- Assemble your first bay and then bolt it into place.
- Attach your second bay to the beams and frame of your first bay, again securing to the ground with bolts. Repeat this stage with all remaining bays.
- Once frames are in place, install beams to the level you require.
Global Industrial is may also be available in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to help you install your new pallet racking system.
Does pallet racking need to be bolted to the floor?
As per Australian Standard 4048-2012, all pallet rack columns must be bolted to the floor of your workspace or warehouse. This prevents the racks from falling down when impacted by heavy loads or forklifts.
How much weight can pallet racking hold?
The load capacity of your pallet racking is dependent on the thickness and quality of the steel frame.
When you discuss your requirements with the Global Industrial team, let us know what loads you need to store and we can work on creating the right solution for your requirements.
It is important to remember not to overload the racks and to ensure even distribution of weight across the beams to avoid damage to the racking.
Where to buy pallet racking?
Global Industrial is the leading distributor and supplier of pallet racking, with outlets in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
We stock an extensive range of pallet racking, including second-hand pallet racking, selective pallet racking and drive-in racking.
Is my existing racking compatible with yours?
It all depends on what size pallet racking you currently have in your warehouse. If you require special sizes to be made to ensure your new pallet racking is compatible with your current racking, then Global Industrial can order pallet racking made to your requirements upon request.
My staff are constantly damaging my racking forcing me to leave it unsafe or make costly repairs, how can I avoid this in the future?
Damage to your pallet racking system can be easily avoided with the use of column guards, corner guards and pallet deflectors. These accessories can protect the longevity and safety of your pallet racking and are available from Global Industrial.
Contact your local warehouse to discuss the best solution to protect your pallet racking.
Worksafe has inspected our warehouse and said we need a load safety sign for my pallet racking, how do I get one?
Load safety signs for pallet racking are available from Global Industrial and can be used indoors and outdoors. When installing the sign, fix it to the end of the frame of your pallet racking and more than 2000mm from the ground.
