pallet rack costs
Pallet racks of different heights
Pallet racks are often used in warehouses or production areas. They are used to store palletized goods and piece goods, as well as wire mesh boxes and other plastic containers. The costs for pallet racks vary and are influenced by various factors.
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Pallet Rack - General
Pallet racks are an ideal storage facility for making the best possible use of space in the warehouse. The use of space upwards offers a decisive advantage. Piece goods, pallet goods, wire mesh boxes and plastic containers can be safely stowed away and are accessible at all times. This fact already contributes to efficient warehouse management. You can find further advantages in our article here . Pallet trucks and forklifts are usually used to work on and with the pallet rack.
components and properties
Pallet racks usually consist of cross beams, cross braces and longitudinal beams, push-through guards , shelf protection and shelves .
The stable construction enables the pallet racks to accommodate load units of up to 1500 kg each. In theory, there are no limits to the length, as extensions can be made at any time. Pallet racks can be built in halls up to 40 m high. However, these are automatically operated racks. Pallet racks are usually between 2.5 m and 7.5 m high. Models up to 18 m wide are used in larger warehouses. The depth is around 1100 mm. Several levels can be installed - usually between 2 and 5. The racks can be extended further with accessories . These include, for example, shelves, storage signs, collision protection, roller track segments and many more.
price of a pallet rack
It is not possible to give a direct answer to the question of how much a pallet rack costs, as the price is determined by several different factors. Roughly speaking, the cost of a pallet rack starts at around €250 and ends at around €1500 . Here are a few criteria that influence the cost of a pallet rack and some rules of thumb.
- Dimensions : The larger the shelf - higher, longer, several next to each other - the more expensive the storage facility
- Load capacity : The heavier the load, the more expensive the shelf
- pair of supports per field
- number of pallets per field
- Add-on shelves for extension are usually cheaper than the basic shelves
- Accessory costs for: shelf protection, shelves, push-through guards and grid shelves
- indoor or outdoor use
Subsequent or additional costs
Costs that may arise after pallet racks are put into operation in the warehouse should be taken into account during planning. Here is a brief overview of possible costs:
- Operating costs: upkeep, maintenance, repairs in case of damage or after intensive use
- cleaning costs
- Inspection costs: by law, pallet racks must be regularly maintained and inspected
- Pallet racks are usually operated using industrial trucks . This must also be added to the costs.
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