pallet racks for outdoor use
pallet racks for outdoor use
Pallet racks that are used outdoors are exposed to wind and weather. In order to withstand these special influences, the materials used must have appropriate properties.
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definition
Pallet racks are racks that have been designed for storing goods on load carriers . Because of the load carriers, the rack compartments do not require closed floors, but only support beams on which the pallets can be placed. As soon as these structures are placed outside - for example due to a lack of space indoors - they are referred to as pallet racks for outdoor use.
Construction
Pallet racks for outdoor use consist of a rack frame in which the individual parts are screwed together like a framework. The structures are therefore sufficiently stable. The dimensions are chosen so that Euro pallets - 1200 mm x 800 mm - can be stored without any problems. Either cross beams or longitudinal beams are used here.
Pallet racks for outdoor use are protected by roof or wall coverings.
Technical requirements
Pallet racks for outdoor use are characterized by selected materials to withstand adverse weather conditions. In the rack they are galvanized or hot-dip galvanized so that corrosion or other weather-related processes cannot take place.
Pallet racks must not be installed on paving stones or asphalt!
Mission
Outdoor pallet racks are used in a variety of areas. Here are a few examples:
- Garden centers, hardware stores, construction and raw material dealers and companies
Building materials, wooden construction elements, precast concrete parts, palletized bagged goods, heavy-duty cable drum storage, pipes and many more can be stored.
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weather protection systems
Various tactics to protect against various weather influences include the following.
- weather protection nets
- Weatherproof tarpaulin fabric
- weather protection curtains
- roofs
- side and/or rear walls
Security
Pallet racks should comply with the European standard EN15512 . The standard contains precise specifications regarding the construction and the materials used.
Roof systems and wall cladding are offered to adequately protect the goods. Rain, snow, wind - all of these factors must be taken into account and taken into account in the statics of the construction.
