Mc Gee Storage & Handling

Pallet Racking

Pallet Racking

The two most common types of Warehouse Racking or Storage Racks are Roll Form and Structural Pallet Rack, which vary in construction and durability. More popular Pallet Rack styles include Tear Drop Pallet Rack, Keystone Pallet Rack and Bolt Together (Structural Pallet Racking). Dependent on your needs for product selectivity, system adjustability, and storage density, McGee provides any number of racking solutions, including Selective Racking, Drive-In Racking, Drive-Through Racking, Cantilever Racking, Double Deep Racking, Narrow Aisle Racking, Push-Back Racking and Pallet Flow Racking. Galvanized Racking also available.McGee proudly represents Interlake / Mecalux and other racking manufacturers.

 Pallet Rack Types

• Roll Formed Rack - Roll Formed Rack is the most common rack type in the industry. Sheet metal (13 -15 gauge) is pre-punched and then "rolled" to the shape desired for uprights and beams. The most common punch styles for connection are Tear Drop Pallet Rack and Keystone Pallet Rack. Roll Form Storage Racks are very strong for its weight, but lacks the durability of Structural Pallet Rack.
• Structural - Structural Pallet Rack is constructed from high strength "C"-Channel and Angle for added durability and system rigidity. Rack Systems made from structural components can withstand far greater impact and fork lift damage, than roll formed rack. If damaged, structural steel rack can be repaired up to 90% of its original strength. Most common beam-to-upright connection is Bolt-Together, yet Tear Drop and Keystone punched structural steel uprights are also available.

Popular Pallet Rack Styles

• Tear Drop Style - Tear Drop Pallet Rack is the most common style of Roll Form racking, by a significant industry margin. Structural Pallet Racking is occasionally punched in the Tear Drop Style to allow Roll Form beams to attach to a more durable Structural upright.
• Keystone Style - Second to Tear Drop Pallet Rack, Keystone has a tapered rectangle connector to provide compatibility with Republic Pallet Rack and other keystone compatible Roll Form rack styles. Structural Pallet Racking is occasionally punched in the Keystone style to allow Roll Form beams to attach to a more durable Structural upright.
• Bolt Together - Bolt Together racking is exclusive to Structural Pallet Racking. The downside to this style is the additional labor investment required to secure nut and bolts during installation. However, the total cost of a pallet rack system can be reduced when customers consider combining a structural steel upright with roll formed beams that have nut and bolt connections. The structural strength and durability of the upright maintained, while some of the installation costs are offset using less expensive roll formed beams.