Assembly of Racking

Please ensure your racking is assembled in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. All racks should be levelled to the appropriate SEMA/FEM design code and the uprights floor fixed as specified by the manufacturer.

Frames - A frame is constructed from uprights, brace components and base plates. It is important that these frames are assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific size and height of the frames. The duty of each upright supplied will have been specified by your racking supplier in order to meet your requirements. The upright may be in more than one section (depending on how high your racking goes) – in which case a joining splice will be supplied. Adjacent frames in double racks should be connected by row spacers that add stability to the structure.

Fixings must be used to secure the racking to the floor. The type of fixings, base plates and number of fixings per base plate will should all be specified by you pallet racking suppliers.

For uneven floors and to ensure the racks can be erected to the appropriate SEMA/FEM installation tolerances, levelling plates should be located under the base plates. If a stack of levelling plates exceed 40mm the levelling plate should be located under the base plates. If a stack of levelling plates exceed 40mm the levelling plate should be tack welded together, however the overall stack of the levelling plates should not be greater than the vertical adjustment of the upright.

Beams – All racking beams should be inserted between the uprights of two frames and positioned at the height specified by the racking design provided by your supplier. No changes should be made to the positioning without consulting your local racking experts. To attach the beams to the frames they should be located into the slotted holes punched into the front face of the upright. This position should then be securely retained in position by inserting the beam safety locks provided. These locks are designed to prevent the beam from being accidentally dislodged. The locks are designed to fail should an upward force endanger the overall stability of the rack.