Tolerances and Plumbness Limits for Pallet Racks: What Every Warehouse Manager Needs to Know
Your forklift just clipped an upright on your pallet rack. Now, the frame looks slightly tilted, and you’re wondering…how much lean is too much? The issue is, a leaning pallet rack column could have a significantly reduced capacity. What looks like a minor bump could turn into a serious risk. Luckily, you don’t have to…
How to Get Rack Designs Approved Faster: A Permit Workflow Guide
When a customer calls asking for an installation timeline, you already know how the conversation goes. Prelims aren’t ready, your structural engineer is tied up on other jobs, and you haven’t even confirmed which AHJ covers the site. So you give the answer everyone dreads: “probably three to four weeks.” And even that is being…
Best Pallet Rack Design Software in 2026: OneRack vs. Configura CET vs. AutoCAD vs. RISA
If you manage a warehouse, you have probably dealt with rack design projects that take longer than they should. The layout goes back and forth, structural calculations take weeks to come back, and by the time a revised preliminary reaches you, the project is already behind. Most people deal with this. No single tool has…
Pallet Rack Anchoring: The Engineering Guide to ANSI MH16.1 & Seismic Compliance
Here’s something most warehouse managers don’t realize: A column restrained by only a single anchor can rotate when struck by powered equipment or a shifting load, which may damage the anchor, the surrounding concrete, or the column itself. Inadequate anchoring is what often turns a minor forklift bump into a progressive collapse. Most industry professionals…
Pallet Rack Design: How to Create the Lightest, Most Efficient System That Meets Code
Good pallet rack design saves you money. Bad pallet rack design costs you steel, time, and failed inspections. Whether you’re a rack manufacturer, integrator, or structural engineer, the goal is the same: build a system that’s safe, meets code, and doesn’t use more material than it needs to. When it comes to pallet racking, lighter…
Flow Racks: Are They Right for My Project?
In warehousing and logistics, it’s crucial to optimize space, efficiency, and labor costs. If you have specific requirements for storage, flow racks can be extremely helpful. These systems use gravity to move products from the loading side to the picking side, supporting first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management while reducing manual handling. Flow racks operate on a…
How to Install Pallet Racking in a Warehouse: A Step-by-Step Guide for Facility Managers
Installing pallet racks isn’t just about getting product off the floor—it’s about doing it safely, efficiently, and with long-term performance in mind. Whether you’re setting up a new facility or upgrading your current storage system, proper warehouse racking installation is critical. Mistakes during installation can lead to costly delays, safety hazards, or code compliance issues…
Warehouse Slab Specs for Pallet Racks: What ACI 360R Says About Point Loads
When evaluating your facility for pallet rack installation, floor specifications are one of the first details that come up. But knowing your slab thickness and concrete strength is only part of the picture. It’s a common assumption: “My warehouse has 6-inch concrete at 4,000 PSI. That should handle any rack system, right?” These specs are…
Warehouse Racking Permitting Requirements by State: The Complete Guide
“Let me see your permit.” After installing new pallet racks, staging your inventory, and training your team on your new organized operations…this is the last thing you want to hear. Because it could cost you everything. Warehouse racking permits aren’t optional. They are a legal requirement that can shut down your operation faster than a…
Pallet Rack Load Sign Requirements Explained (And Why They Matter)
Here’s something that surprises most warehouse managers: OSHA doesn’t have a specific rule that says you must post load capacity signs on your pallet racks. And yet…facilities get cited thousands of dollars for missing or outdated plaques all the time. How? OSHA enforces load signage through the General Duty Clause that says you must keep…