Technical Topic

Every issue of RackIt features a 'Technical Topic' article: These cover issues that effect the performance of a pallet racking storage system or mezzanine floor.

This page lists all the topics with links to the full articles.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Installing a storage system that comprises of large heavy items being lifted to significant heights has inherent risks. This article explains how we manage and minimise those risks.

STAIRCASES
There are a number of options when providing suitable access to elevated areas within a warehouse, such as a mezzanine floor. This article looks specifically at staircases.

FLOORS
Dense storage systems are part of the modern world of logistics. For their safe and efficient operation they depend on the floor. This article looks at the latest regulations and developments.

SACRIFICIAL LEG
This article looks at the Redirack Sacrificial Leg, a unique way of replacing damaged rack uprights quickly and efficiently.

MEZZANINE FLOORS
This technical topic looks at the venerable mezzanine floor: How they are made, how you access them and what extras are available to improve their performance.

DISTRIBUTION
A discussion with our MD, Phil Culling, about the distribution of our product. How you get it, where from and what availability you can expect.

PROTECTION RACKIT:
Even the most careful forklift truck driver will eventually have an accident. Here we look at minimising the impact, in every sense.

ACCESSORISE YOUR RACKING:
Pallet racking is a very versatile product. Here we look at how its being used to store anything from carpets to car body shells.

CHANGING A SACRIFICIAL LEG:
One of the most innovative solutions to the rack damage problem, the sacrificial leg is a snap to change, here you see why.

FIRE PROTECTION:
The burning issues, we look at in-rack sprinklers, how they work and why they are so effective.

OPERATING CLEARANCES:
Giving your operators room to move is essential if you want an efficient warehouse. Find out what the minimum should be.

RACK MAINTENANCE:
What to do when the inevitable happens. How to assess the damage and what to do.

POWERED MOBILE RACKING:
Powered mobile racking enables up to 80% of the floor area to be occupied, find out how it works.

DRIVE-IN RACKING:
This racking configuration gives the space utilisation of block stacking without the crushing problem. Find out more.

LIVE STORAGE:
What is it and how is it used to improve order picking efficiency?

RISK ASSESSMENT:
Looks at the risks associated with the installation of a high rise storage system, and how you assess them.

FLOORS pt2:
Discusses how problems with an uneven floor can be rectified, or the effects minimised.

FLOORS pt1:
Discusses the implications of the warehouse floor when its not flat and how you classify it.

PALLETS:
Which ones, which way round and the effects on the capacity and efficiency of your storage system.