Cradle Pallets
Cradle Pallets
Custom Configurations & Designs for Optimal Efficiency
Several industries use or manufacture rolled and coiled products. This requires them to use specialized racking and shelving systems that support the weight, dimensions, and designs of such products. Problems with traditional coil storage methods is to pile them on top of each other in a pyramid shape. This method poses two problems
- One, moving the coils becomes tedious. If the lowermost coil has to be accessed, the coils piled on top of it will have to be moved first. This increases the time and effort used to do this, making the process labor-intensive.
- Secondly, the coils stored in this fashion are prone to damage. The weight of the coils piled on top of another coil will cause the bottom coil to get damaged. Furthermore, because of the hooks and lifting systems typically used, this system is more prone to damaging the coils. This can lead to severe losses not to mention the loss of credibility caused by delivering such products.
Although this method poses several problems, it has been used for want of a better storage system.
Providing Ideal Solutions: Metal Coil Cradle Pallets
SPS Ideal Solutions is a forerunner in this industry. They have been pioneering change and developing creative and practical designs aimed at improving operations. To counter the problems mentioned above, they have developed steel cradle pallets to handle rolls and coiled materials. The purpose of the cradle designs is to improve handling of coiled materials. The design allows the entire rack including the coil stored in it, to be moved with a fork truck. The coil can then be moved anywhere with little chance of being damaged. The time and effort taken to perform these activities is also greatly reduced. Hence, this well-designed product aims to solve all the problems related to traditional coil handling and storage systems.
Cradle Pallets: Construction
A cradle design is incorporated into a pallet rack when a coil is stored/ placed on its wound surface. This is practiced only when the coil material is extremely durable and the coil can withstand the pressure exerted by its own weight.
Cradle Construction & Surface Options
Keeping the above points in mind, SPS ensures that the surface of the welded assembly of the rack, which is in contact with the coil features smooth transitions. This keeps the rack surface from damaging the coil. At SPS, different types of cradle designs are available to accommodate various roll types and coil materials.
The different types of cradle designs and surfaces are:
CRADLE STYLE #1: RAIL CRADLE PALLET
The roll pallet rack has been designed with rails supporting the roll. This design helps in reducing the overall weight of the rack, which provides benefits during shipping and storage. The design allows the coils to be picked up from under the coil width. The racks are integrated with features that allow it to be picked up using material handling machines.
