{"id":21808,"date":"2021-04-12T16:17:44","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21808"},"modified":"2021-04-12T16:17:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:17:44","slug":"how-much-weight-can-a-pallet-rack-hold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/industrial-shelving\/how-much-weight-can-a-pallet-rack-hold\/","title":{"rendered":"How much weight can a pallet rack hold?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of weight that a pallet rack can hold will vary across manufacturers of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/pallet-racking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pallet racking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will depend on size and design. That said, standard pallet racks will have a load capacity of around 2,500 pounds. It&#8217;s important for you to check the capacity of a pallet rack to ensure that it&#8217;s suitable for the goods you wish to store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of pallet racking<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s space-efficient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; they usually stack on top of one another, less of the floor area is used, allowing workplaces to maximise their storage space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It can increase employee productivity &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the process of locating, storing and retrieving goods becomes easier and more efficient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It&#8217;s robust <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; the frames are typically made from steel, they are very sturdy and durable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It can hold heavy loads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; their weight capacity can vary but you can find heavy duty shelving and racking solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are accessible <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; they&#8217;re designed with accessibility in mind and forklifts can easily load and unload material goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you determine the capacity of a pallet rack?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can calculate pallet racking capacity by firstly finding out the beam capacity and you can do this by multiplying the heaviest pallet load weight by the number of pallet positions per beam level. Once you know your beam capacity, you will then need to calculate the pallet racking frame capacity. You can use the beam capacity per level of the pallet racking and find out the maximum beam spacing (the gap between the top of a beam level to the top of the next beam level) the system will use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it important to find the right pallet racking?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pallet racking is a fantastic storage solution for warehouses but it&#8217;s important for you to select the right racking for the materials you intend to store. Exceeding the capacity of racking is dangerous. If you choose a pallet rack that cannot hold the weight of the materials you wish to store, you risk causing damage to the racking, stock and could potentially cause injuries to staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, you will want to ensure that the dimensions of your pallet racking are suitable for your stock as well as the space you have available at your workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for pallet racking?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/pallet-racking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pallet racking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your warehouse, Manutan has got you covered! From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/pallet-racking-kit-holds-16-pallets-sized-h-4000-x-w-5717-x-d-900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pallet racking kits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/pallet-racking-frame-900mm-deep-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pallet racking frames<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/shelving-racking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shelving and racking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solutions available to suit your business needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got any questions about our products? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/contact-info\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our friendly team today who will be happy to assist you with your enquiry!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The amount of weight that a pallet rack can hold will vary across manufacturers of pallet racking and will depend on size and design. 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