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Pallet Racking in Croydon | Choosing the Correct Racking System
Do you have a factory, a warehouse or a storage facility? Does the idea of a modern storage solution with optimised floor and access space sound appealing? Gatwick Forklifts is a proud supplier of advanced pallet racking systems for the Croydon area. We’re here to help make installations run simply, and to leave you and your premises with storage in place that works well for you, your staff and, of course, your business.
Before taking the plunge and investing into pallet racking, it makes sense to ask yourself a few basic questions.
This news post prepares you well for your new installation.
How much floor space is there to deal with?
The scale of your installation project will depend heavily on the floor size and how much storage space it can accommodate. How much space will need to be left clear for safer access?
How much ceiling height is there at my premises?
With a clear idea over height and any potential restrictions a lack of clearance space might cause, you can choose a pallet racking system that is tall enough for your business needs.
How often do staff need to access stored pallets?
Will pallets be racked for long time periods at your Croydon premises, or do you need to access some items daily? You may need to prioritise storage densities in certain areas.
How many pallets do you normally store?
If you have a high turnover of product, you need to factor in enough pallet racking to cope with demand. Remember that some items might be seasonal in terms of their overall popularity.
How will staff access and move pallets?
Most Croydon factories and warehouses use specialist plant and equipment, like forklift trucks. Racking needs to allow space for moving machinery without causing unwelcome safety risks.
How much money do you have to spend?
The larger the pallet racking system you have in mind, the more it will cost. Remember the storage density, the building and any extra features needed will have an impact on cost.
Based on the criteria above, there are several pallet racking systems to consider for your premises in Croydon:
Cantilever Racking – This system is especially suited to the storage of long, bulky or awkwardly sized stock. Made from multiple components, cantilever pallet racking has no vertical obstructions and, because we can configure installations to almost any length, they have a much higher load capacity.
Pushed-Back Racking – This style of rack positions pallets on rollers or wheeled crates to enable loading from the front. Remove a pallet, and the pallet behind automatically moves to the front of the rack to fill the empty space. This is a system that is efficient and high in terms of storage density.
Drive-In Racking – A low-cost solution for any factories and warehouses in Croydon where forklift trucks are driven in lanes. This type of pallet racking leaves the bay face open and has supporting siderails. It is an excellent choice for businesses storing large quantities of the same product.
Narrow Aisle Racking – For faster, more efficient picking in areas with narrow aisles, this system eliminates any aisle space you don’t need while optimising floor and ceiling space. It leaves less room for clutter, like empty pallets or debris, and could stop you from having to relocate to new premises.