Safe Use of Pallet Racking

AIR002a

All pallet racking systems should have a Load Notice. Please read it carefully. It will show the beam capacity and total bay load permissible under certain parameters.

Repositioning beam levels has an effect on load capacity.

Do not make unauthorised alterations to beam positions.

Beam load capacities are dependent upon the load being “uniformly distributed”. Ensure that pallets are loaded correctly with equal clearances and with equal overhangs. Product should not overhang pallets – unless an allowance for this was made in the rack design.

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75mm CLEAR<3m HIGH

100mm CLEAR3m-6m HIGH

Ensure sufficient lifting clearance for safe loading

FORK ENTRY

Use good quality pallets, correctly orientated and evenly loaded.

Safe Use of Pallet Racking. AIR002a

PTO

MAX ----kg PER BAY

MAXkg

MAX x LEVELS PER BAY

THIS RACKING IS SUITABLE FOR A UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD OF 2000kg PER LEVELPROVIDED THAT:1) THERE IS MORE THAN ONE LEVEL OF BEAMS PER BAY2) THERE ARE NO MORE THAN 4 LEVELS OF BEAMS PER BAY3) THE PITCH OF BEAM LEVELS IS NO GREATER THAN 2000mm4) THE RUN LENGTH IS GREATER THAN THE RACK HEIGHT -SEE BELOW

ANY CONFIGURATION OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE PARAMETERS WILLREQUIRE A SITE SPECIFIC LOAD NOTICE

BEAM PITCH2m MAX

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MAXkg

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L<HL<HL>HL>H

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RUN LENGTH L

BEAM PITCH2m MAX

BEAM PITCH2m MAX

BEAM PITCH2m MAX

IF IN DOUBT CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER 01825 686800

Beams will deflect under load.

Ensure that deflection is within acceptable limits – usually beam span/200 for free roaming trucks

e.g. 2700mm beams may deflect up to ……13.5mm at mid-span.

Pallets must be lowered vertically to ensure the load is evenly

transmitted to both beams

Conduct regular checks for alignment and damage to all components.

Damaged Beams or damaged frame bracing must be replaced

Upright posts must be replaced if damage distortion is more than 5mm per 1m length laterally or 3mm per 1m length in the depth,.

DAMAGED RACKING MUST BE REPORTED AND OFFLOADED IMMEDIATELY.

Ensure all safety pins are located. 10

00 5 3

1000

Safe Use of Pallet Racking. AIR002a

Pallets must be lifted cleanly, without dragging or pushing beams

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01285 686800

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