Pallet racks are structural steel warehouse storage systems designed to hold palletized inventory using upright frames and horizontal load beams. This collection includes pallet rack starter units, add-on bays, decking, safety components, and accessories used in industrial storage environments.

Pallet racking systems are commonly installed in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities to increase vertical storage capacity while maintaining forklift access and organized SKU management.

Shop Pallet Rack Systems & Components

This collection includes:

• Pallet rack starter units
  

• Add-on rack bays

• Teardrop pallet rack frames and beams

• Wire, perforated, and solid steel decking

• Rack guards and column protectors

• Safety accessories and hardware

Starter units include two upright frames and beams to create a complete rack bay. Add-on units share one upright frame with an existing system to expand storage efficiently.

For engineering details such as load ratings and installation guidance, visit our Pallet Racking Capacity & Design Guide.

Pallet Racking Styles & System Options

Teardrop Pallet Racks

Teardrop pallet racks are one of the most widely used rack styles in North America. The teardrop-shaped perforations allow beam compatibility across many manufacturers, making system expansion and reconfiguration straightforward. Systems are available in powder-coated and galvanized finishes.

Available as powder-coated teardrop pallet racks and galvanized teardrop pallet racks.

Pallet Decking Options

Pallet rack systems can be configured with:

• Wire decking (supports sprinkler penetration for fire code compliance)

• Solid steel decking

• Perforated decking

Decking improves load stability and reduces the risk of product displacement. And with an open design, wire pallet rack decking allows for sprinkler system penetration to adhere to building fire codes.

Accessories & Rack Components

• Row spacers

• Dividers

• Tool holders

• Beam safety clips

• Add-on frames and beams

Pallet Rack Safety Guards and Protectors

Protective components such as column protectors, mesh rack guards, safety panels, and impact barriers help reduce rack damage caused by forklifts or pallet jacks while protecting workers and stored inventory.

Warehouse Safety & Inspection

Pallet racking systems should be inspected regularly to maintain structural integrity and workplace safety.

A proper inspection evaluates:

• Upright column condition

• Beam-to-upright connections

• Safety clip placement

• Decking condition

• Floor anchoring

• Beam deflection or rotation

• Impact damage

Formal evaluations are typically recommended annually, with routine visual inspections performed during warehouse operations.

For detailed inspection standards and load calculations, visit our Pallet Racking Capacity & Design Guide.

Large-Scale Pallet Rack Installation Project

This project spotlight highlights the installation of a custom pallet racking system inside a 500,000 square foot warehouse facility. The project required coordinated layout planning, structural compliance, and phased installation to support high-volume industrial storage operations.

Watch the installation process below:

Optimize Your Warehouse Storage

Download our warehouse storage optimization guide to learn how to maximize vertical space, improve layout efficiency, and reduce operational bottlenecks without expanding your facility footprint.

Download my free whitepaper