Heavy Duty Pallet Racking Systems
Industrial pallet storage racks from the UK’s principle manufacturer of pallet racking
RediRack’s heavy-duty pallet racking systems are designed to store large, heavy palletised items. These racks are made from durable, high-strength steel and are designed to withstand heavy loads and frequent use.
Heavy duty pallet storage racks are commonly used in warehouses, factories, and other industrial settings where maximum strength and durability is critical. This includes facilities which store over-sized and ultra-heavy items, such as industrial machinery, automotive parts, construction materials, and heavy raw materials.
Heavy Duty Pallet Racking Systems UK
Here at RediRack, our heavy duty pallet racking systems are specifically designed to hold heavy loads and withstand constant loading and unloading.
This makes them the ideal solution for busy warehouse environments where materials handling is frequent. It also makes them ideal for industrial and manufacturing facilities, as well as large logistical hubs.
At RediRack, we design and manufacture to the SEMA Codes of Practice, ensuring all of our systems meet the most rigorous of industrial demands.
100% Bespoke, Industrial-tailored Designs
As the UK’s only genuine manufacturer of all forms of RediRack pallet racking, RediRack specialises in the design, supply and installation of industrial and heavy duty pallet racking systems.
We offer a complete, end-to-end solution for our clients. We can design industrial racking systems that are 100% tailored around your unique warehouse space, as well as the distinct needs of your business.
Our in-house design and installation team offers a concept-to-completion service from the initial site survey, right through to the design, manufacture, and installation of your heavy duty racking systems.
If you’re considering installing heavy duty pallet racking in your warehouse, it is important to understand the difference between Standard Duty (SD), Heavy Duty Warehouse racking (HD), and Super Heavy Duty warehouse racking (SHD).
These categories indicate the load-bearing capacity and structural strength of the racks. Use our guide below to find out which duty type is the most suitable for your warehouse stock and your pallet weights.
Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking Classifications
Standard Duty Racking
Standard Duty Warehouse Racking is suitable for general warehouse use, offering dependable storage for everyday items that don’t need extra reinforcement.
- Dimension:
- 84mm Wide | 65mm Deep
- Variation:
- Designed in 3 Sections – 1.8mm, 2mm, 2.5mm.
Heavy Duty Pallet Racking
Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking is designed to handle significantly heavier pallet loads compared to standard-duty systems and is available in four section variations.
- Dimension:
- 100mm Wide | 65mm Deep
- Variation:
- Designed in 4 Sections – 1.8mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm
Super Heavy Duty Racking
Super Heavy Duty Racking is the most robust option available, built to store extremely heavy, industrial-grade materials with the highest level of safety.
- Dimension:
- 125mm Wide | 65mm Deep
- Variation:
- Designed only in 1 Section due to its purpose – 3mm
Standard Duty Warehouse Racking (SD)
SD warehouse storage racks are well-suited for businesses, retail settings, and storerooms handling moderate loads. They provide a cost-effective and space-efficient option for storing standard palletised goods.
Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking (HD)
Heavy Duty warehouse racking is ideal for manufacturers, logistics centres, and facilities handling heavy or high-turnover stock. Built for strength and durability, it delivers reliable performance in demanding, day-to-day operations.
Super Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking (SHD)
Super Heavy Duty warehouse racks are ideal for large warehouses, engineering facilities, and industries handling oversized or extremely heavy goods. Designed for maximum strength and safety, they are the go-to solution for demanding operations.
Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking Types: Comparison
| Feature | SD (Standard Duty) | HD (Heavy Duty) | SHD (Super Heavy Duty) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D) | 84mm x 65mm | 100mm x 65mm | 125mm x 65mm |
| Build | Bolted or welded – this is dependent on the load. | Bolted or welded – this is dependent on the load. | Always Welded. |
| Ideal For | Light-medium goods | Heavy/large inventory | Industrial-grade heavy loads |
| Common Uses | General warehousing | Manufacturing, logistics | Drive-In Pallet Racking, heavy industry |
Full Members of SEMA
RediRack are full members of SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association), with our installation and inspection teams fully SARI (SEMA Approved Rack Inspector), and SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme) registered.
Do I Need Heavy Duty Racking For My Warehouse?
Whether you need heavy duty racking will depend on the types of goods that you are planning on storing in your warehouse. If you are mainly storing bulky, heavy items, then typically heavy duty pallet racking is best. This is because this type of racking possesses the necessary load-bearing capacity needed for such items, which keeps you fully compliant with all Health & Safety Regulations. Otherwise, your racking might struggle to sustain the weight.
You can gauge whether you might need heavy duty racking by weighing the heaviest pallets you plan to store. The nature of your daily operations also need to be taken into account:
Choose Standard Duty (SD) for storing moderately weighted items. This could include packaged retail goods (clothing, electronics, homeware), cartons of food and beverages, light industrial components, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). This duty type works well with narrow aisle and wide aisle pallet racking systems, where pallet loads are typically only moderate, and accessibility is key.
Opt for Heavy Duty Pallet Racking (HD) if you work with bulkier, heavier goods or require racking that can handle frequent loading and unloading. This could include pallets of bottled drinks or canned food, construction materials like tiles, timber or bags of cement, industrial machinery, automotive parts, and bulk packaging of CPG. HD racks are ideal for double-deep pallet racking systems, as they provide the extra strength needed to safely support the combined weight of back-to-back pallets.
Select Super Heavy Duty Pallet Racking (SHD) when storing oversized or ultra-heavy materials where maximum strength and safety are essential. Think heavy duty machinery, steel or large metal items, oversized manufacturing equipment, large construction materials (stone slabs, steel beams etc.) SHD racking is ideal for drive-in pallet racking systems, as they provide the maximum strength, durability, and safety needed to support heavy, high-density pallet storage.
Ultimately, choosing the right duty racking is important, as failing to select the appropriate type can breach Health & Safety Regulations.
If you’re unsure which type of duty racking is best for your warehouse, contact RediRack for expert advice today.
We’ll be able to recommend a system that’s tailored around the weight of goods you plan to store in your facility, ensuring that your business remains fully compliant with all UK laws.
Industrial Pallet Storage Racks
Our heavy duty pallet storage racks are composed of vertical uprights that support horizontal beams, on which the pallets are placed.
The uprights and beams are all constructed from high-quality, durable steel, which are all purpose-built for industrial application at our very own manufacturing hub in Cannock, Staffordshire. This allows us to implement rigorous quality control, ensuring that you’re storage pallet racks will be safe for use and fully compliant with all SEMA Codes of Practice.
The type of upright will depend on the duty chosen (HD, SHD, see above). The beams are also fully adjustable, which allows for flexibility in terms of the size of the items being stored.
As well as being highly strong and durable, our systems are therefore also highly flexible. You can adjust your storage racks to accomodate items of specific sizes, knowing that our racks will be able to bear the heavy load.
This allows you to capitalise on the vacant vertical space in your facility, maxisming storage space and freeing up the warehouse/ factory floor.
Expert Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking Installation
Once you have booked your free site survey, our team will then get to work on designing and installing your bespoke racking system once you are satisfied with the designs.
By offering a complete, end-to-end service, this ensures that all guidlines set out by SEMA are followed diligently, and that your system will be both safe and fit for purpose. This also saves you from the hassle of having to take out contracts with multiple providers.
Our installation team will ensure that you are supplied with a high-quality, durable solution that will satisfy your storage needs for many years to come. As systems are often mechanically loaded, our instaaltion team will ensure that your racks are secured safely to your warehouse floor or concrete slabs (for external installations).
Our industrial storage racks can also be unbolted, moved, and reconfigured to suit shifting business needs. This ensures that our systems are 100% adjustable to suit future changes to your stock profiles.
Why Choose Our Heavy Duty Pallet Racking Systems?
✅ Space-maximising Solutions: Maximises vertical space and floor space for efficient warehouse storage.
✅ High Strength: Built from high-strength steel to safely store heavy, palletised items, guaranteeing long-term durability and reliability.
✅ Load-bearing Capacity: Robust construction ensures high volume stock and stock of varying sizes and weights can be easily accommodated.
✅ Flexible Designs: Flexible, fully adjustable uprights and beams for a scalable solution that grows alongisde your business.
✅ Cost-effective solutions: Space-saving designs allow you to store more stock and meet faster turnaround times, saving you money in the long run.
✅ Industry Compliance: Our installations comply with all SEMA Codes of Practice, ensuring industry-leading standards are met.
✅ End-to-End Services: Includes everything from site surveys and risk assessments, to design, supply, and installation of heavy duty storage racks. Inspections, maintenance, and repairs also available.
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