How much weight can a pallet rack hold

Customized heavy pallet rack can not only solve the problem of disordered goods, but also solve the problem of carrying. The goods in some industries are very bulky, such as chemical industry, building materials industry and so on. So how much weight can a pallet rack hold?

Carrying capacity of the pallet racking depends on the carrying capacity of the uprights, but the carrying capacity of the uprights is affected by many factors, sometimes the carrying capacity as low as 2 tons/piece, sometimes up to 40 tons per piece – which means that if the racks with 10 levels, each level has four tons of capacity. Knowing how much capacity you need before buying is important. It’s not just a matter of having the suitable rack in your warehouse, it’s also a matter of security.

So what factors will affect the carrying capacity of pallet racks?

First, the type of racks

The carrying capacity of single depth pallet rack, double depth, drive-in and push back racking systems are different. What material is used to make the racking, whether it is cold rolled steel or hot rolled steel, the thickness of the steel plate and the quality of the material will have an impact on the final carrying capacity.

Secondly, the design of the scheme

If the design height is high, such as more than 10 meters, the load should not be too heavy. If you need a larger load, then the rack needs to be designed lower, such as about 5 meters high, and the span should be small, so that it will be more stressed.

The height of the first beam level will also affect the carrying capacity of the rack. Generally speaking, the lower the first beam, the greater the carrying capacity of the rack will be.

How you store your pallets on the rack and how you load and unload them will also be taken into account.

Third, maintain the safety factor

For example, heavy duty pallet rack have a carrying capacity of 1 ton, but it is not designed with 1 ton as the max carrying limit. For safety reasons, you need a factor of safety. The standard of this coefficient varies from place to place. For example, the safety factor of the European FEM 10.2.20 standard is 1.4. That is to say, if the carrying capacity of a FEM standard heavy duty rack is 1 ton, its carrying limit is designed according to 1.4 tons.

Finally, some misunderstandings you need to know

1. When calculating load, the weight of pallets, packaging and racks themselves need to be added to the total weight.

2. The service life of the rack will also affect its carrying capacity. This is caused by damage to the upright and the rack itself during use. The rack may not be able to support the same amount of weight after a period of use. This is why it is important to check the rack regularly and deal with any damage immediately

3. Don’t forget that your ground also needs to be able to support enough weight, and don’t take it for granted. Ground collapse can cause serious damage to your racking system. So do a professional evaluation of your ground after deciding on shelf load.

When you go to buy racks, a professional warehouse consultant can help you to determine what racks you need, and then plan a good warehouse for you, JRACKING STORAGE SOLUTIONS is a warehouse equipment manufacturer to provide complete storage solutions, welcome to consult.