How Much Can My Pallet Rack Hold?
Knowing the capacity needed for your product is often overlooked or under estimated. When figuring your pallet rack capacity many variables need to be taken into consideration. Each component has its own capacity rating per manufacturer.
Cross beam capacities are based on uniformly distributed loads per pair of beams. 
For instance with a 5,000 # beam capacity, your beams are rated for two 2,500 # pallets.
Wire deck capacities are also given under uniformly distributed load ratings. Wire mesh decks are not meant to be direct or point loaded. Wire decking is made to benefit the beam level by adding fall protection and flow through for sprinklers.
Upright frame capacities are based on beam level spacing. The upright frame is only as strong as its weakest point, so capacities are based off the largest area of unsupported column of the frame. Standard frame capacities are based on 48" top of Beam spacing.
If you are interested in learning more about your pallet rack capacities please call 800-722-5908.
It would be great if you could share some basic capacity information for the person just starting out.
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