Thursday, October 22, 2009

Top 10 Mistakes When Ordering New & Used Pallet Rack:

As a complete material handling outfitter we very aware of the current competitive market going on with in the new and used pallet rack sector of the industry. So in an effort to help out future pallet rack buyers, our pallet rack system experts came up with a Top 10 list of the most common mistakes people make when they purchase new or used pallet rack.

  1. Not seeking professional advice with layout and design
  2. Purchasing the cheapest rack system believing that all pallet rack is the same
  3. Buying racking that is not universal for future expansion and growth
  4. Wrong height racking for the forklift and wrong depth for your pallet size
  5. Guesstimating weight and capacities
  6. Buying from a non stocking distributor
  7. Buying rack from an auction website where you are not getting exactly what you need
  8. Not considering freight when comparing quotes
  9. Paying too much for freight
  10. Believing that a used rack system is just as good a new system

For more information and helpful tips on ordering pallet rack, visit our selective pallet rack homepage. Our pallet rack homepage offers a rack diagram that explains how to correctly order the right size pallet rack. Also if you would like to speak directly to a pallet rack expert call us @ 800-722-5908.

Next up...NEW PALLET RACK vs USED PALLET RACK

Also a NEW Press Release Page has been added to our website to keep our clients up to date on whats happening in the world of AK Material Handling.

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