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Pallet Racking in Hampshire | Avoiding the Most Common Installation Mistakes
Your investment into a pallet racking system will be one of the most significant your business makes. Make the right decision and you’ll discover a huge range of benefits. Get things wrong, and you could face the prospect of having to modify or even change the entire installation. At Gatwick Forklifts, we work closely with our customers and clients to ensure the systems we fit will fulfil their business needs.
Working out of Three Bridges near Crawley, we are perfectly placed to perform installations in the Hampshire area.
Here, we look at some of the more common mistakes business owners make when deciding on a pallet racking system. Good planning is at the heart of everything we do and, by letting us use our experience to guide you, there is no reason at all why the installation we perform for you won’t be every bit as successful as those we have already undertaken in the past.
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Choosing the Wrong Design – Choosing the wrong pallet racking system for your Hampshire premises will impact the efficiency of your business. Each type of system has its own benefits. We help you to choose an installation that is built around your inventory and the processes you use. Always seek professional advice on racking instead of making the decision yourself.
Ignoring the Future – Always think about where your business will be a few years from now. While it is natural to think about the problems you face with storage today, it’s just as important to think about expected growth and where you hope to be in the future. Plan to meet your current needs, of course, but evaluate for expansion so you never limit your workflow.
Lack of Structural Planning – You should always have a solid understanding of load requirements for pallet racking. If you overestimate or underestimate, there is a direct impact on safety and cost. You should also factor in the size of the forklifts used at your facilities in Hampshire, as well as the potential access needed to load and unload your inventory.
Handling Equipment – Does the handling equipment you use work with the racking system you want to purchase? Buying the right system for your equipment could lower the initial investment costs. Some pallet racking designs need specialist machinery which you will also need to buy if you opt for a new system that doesn’t integrate well with the plant you currently own.
Poor Usage – Overstretch the capacity of your racking system and the strain will inevitably cause damage. Be sure to give your staff any additional training needed and display load capacities clearly on individual shelves. Have your racking inspected by a competent person annually. This is not only good for your system, but it also protects your workforce.
Inadequate Reporting – Minor damage to a pallet racking system could eventually compromise the entire unit. Make sure that all staff working at your Hampshire premises know how to put in a damage report, and have your racking seen to immediately by a qualified repairer. We advise that you book in with us for periodic inspections but cordon off racking if you can’t.
Self-Installation – Setting up your own pallet racking system might seem like a good way to save money but only a qualified installer should do the job. A competent person will know how to install all components for better structural safety. This keeps your employees safe, and there is less likelihood of your racking collapsing if you have mesh systems in place.