General pallet-racking projects can be pretty grand in scope, but they are nothing compared to larger racking projects that are a sight to behold. Naturally, with a much larger scope, there comes a much larger level of planning, detail and care that has to be taken on board to protect the longevity of such an investment.
Whilst many warehouse owners would believe that such a grand structure would be too much in the way of cost, it creates more avenues for additional storage – meaning you have more potential to stock for additional clients or bump up your rates due to the available capacity.
Considerations To Ponder
If you are planning a larger scale for warehouse storage equipment or industrial storage racks requirement, take a step back and evaluate the financial investment as well as the opportunities presented by going to a larger scale on your project.
Your supplier for the pallet racking should be able to answer the essential queries around such a system. The main answer should come in the form of whether you will need the larger scale model presently, or will need it in the near future. No company wants to design and install a pallet racking system that does not get you a decent return on your investment.
The designer will be able to determine all risks and design challenges within your specific structure to ensure that the premises can withstand the scope of the project, including considerations for roof lighting and ventilation and aisle space for operation.
Alternative Use For Space
A qualified designer and installer for pallet racking will work closely to provide the very best solution. This will include recommending against the system if it is deemed impractical for your needs.
A racking specialist may very well recommend commercial shelving in place of a larger-scale racking installation – especially if your stock has inconsistent loads throughout the year. It may make more sense to shift smaller stock to a separate area decked with shelving that suits it than having everything occupy the racking bays.
Determining the Need
On the other hand, if stock is majorly consistent throughout all seasons, larger racking systems can access the maximum ceiling height to benefit from the greater amounts of stock flow all year.
The best way to determine the exact needs of your warehouse layout is to talk with experts in pallet racking and commercial shelving. You may require one or the other or a combination of both. The only way to get an accurate fulfilment of your needs is by consulting an expert at Monarch Shelving.
Call our dedicated team today to evaluate your warehouse needs and solutions.
