Application
These racks vary from shelving in that they are designed with carrying beams to support more weight. 

Practical applications up to 45 feet to be serviced by Very Narrow Aisle Forklifts.

Higher rack systems are available and require special attention to rack upright design making them suitable for AS/RS systems.

The rack configuration may vary depending on load weights and warehouse design. A single rack row may stand on its own or require support from walls / ceiling or over the top of the working aisle with other rack rows (some aisle will have back to back rows). Rack heights, floor conditions, seismic zones, sprinkler requirements, load types, load weight, customer application and servicing vehicle type will influence the rack design.

Rack designs include structural steel, formed channels, hanging beams, clamped beams, bolted and welded components. Some rack systems are have flexible beam locations and their levels may be altered. Usually the placement of the first beam level has the greatest effect on the overall stability and capacity of the upright supports.

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