Pallet rack: advantages and disadvantages
Pallet rack: advantages and disadvantages
Uniformly standardized shelves form the basis of a warehouse for storing pallets. Whether Euro pallets , plastic pallets , lattice box pallets , flat pallets or other types of pallets - upright frames, longitudinal beams and depth supports are the crucial elements that make storage possible. You can find the advantages and disadvantages of pallet racks in our article here.
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Advantages
Here is an overview of the advantages of a pallet rack
- Each pallet in a pallet rack can be reached individually . Pallets do not hinder access to other pallets. This saves time and allows storage processes to run smoothly.
- Pressure-free storage : Pressure is not put on the pallets or the goods stacked on them by other pallets. This means that the pallets are free of pressure and can also be accessed individually. This enables efficient work.
- Intensive use of height : Pallet racks can be built high, which means that high rooms can be used optimally in terms of space and storage.
- Easy to assemble : Pallet racks are quick and easy to assemble, thanks in part to their few components.
- Subsequent extension : Pallet racks can always be extended at a later date. If the number of pallets to be stored in the warehouse increases, another rack can be added to the existing rack. Even if adjacent areas already have loads, crossbeams can be adjusted and simple plug-in assembly work can be carried out.
- Storage options: Pallets in pallet racks can be stored both crosswise and lengthwise . Storage can be arranged flexibly in this regard.
- Cost savings: If the shelf is damaged by external influences, such as forklifts or other transport vehicles, only a small amount of repair work is usually necessary.
- Smooth work: Thanks to the clear division of the shelves and the good accessibility to the respective pallets, the pallet rack is optimally designed for order picking work .
- Individual: Pallet racks can be adapted to individual requirements , which means that an adequate solution can be found for special storage requirements.
Disadvantages
Possible disadvantages of a pallet rack can be found here
- Labor-intensive : The higher the handling capacity - i.e. the more activity with the pallets - the more personnel is required. This increases the costs.
- Machine requirement : In order to carry out picking work or other processes such as storing, relocating and retrieving, industrial trucks such as forklifts , pallet trucks, order picking trolleys or other transport trolleys are required.
- Special safety measures : Above a certain height, special safety measures are required by law. In general, there are strict legal requirements when handling and working with pallet racks.
By the way : The quality assurance of the pallet rack is carried out by testing the material, the construction and the statics.
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