Selective pallet racking can be placed against a wall, or in rows back to back. The size and weight of your pallet loads, forklift and pallet jack dimensions and usable warehouse height, are all factors that need to be taken into consideration when determining the width of the aisles and height of your pallet racking system. The most common bay size is 96” wide by 44” deep.

It is also equally, if not more important, to determine the average weight of the pallet loads needing to be stored, so that the weight capacity of each beam level can be determined. Beam capacity labels are always recommended, so there is no question of what the capacity is for each beam level, as well as the entire bay.

This type of pallet racking can be reconfigured as your needs change, however, it is always best to consult a material handling expert when doing so. This will ensure that the new configuration is still structurally sound and meets all weight capacity requirements.

Roll form selective pallet racking is the most commonly used style of pallet rack. They are often constructed with tubular roll formed steel, which provides increased rigidity and resists abuse more effectively over open-backed frames and beams.

Roll formed racks are made from cold roll formed steel, with boltless beam pin connectors. Beams can be easily attached to uprights without any nuts and bolts, but rather with end plates that include safety locks. They are less expensive and require less time to install.

These pallet racking systems are commonly used in a wide variety of applications because of their versatility and ease of expansion or upgrade. Connection points come in a variety of shapes, teardrop being one of the most common, which allows components to be quickly and securely interlocked.

Their flexibility and adaptability give these racks an advantage over others.