SDL Apex Pallet Racking literature

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONSIN PALLET RACKING SYSTEMS

ApEX + LINVARINNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

STORAGE DESIGN LIMITED - Apex Pallet Racking Literature

STORAGE DESIGN LIMITED TEL:01446 772614 [email protected] www.storage-design.co.uk

A COMPREHENSIVERANGE OF STORAGE ExHANDLING SOLUTIONSFROM APEX LINVAR

Only the best design and production techniques are employed in themanufacture of Apex Pallet Racking systems. Our extensive state-of-the-art facilities at Milton Keynes include steel forming presses, specialistcold rolled steel rolling mills, automated welding machines and one of thelargest epoxy polyester powder coating paint lines in Europe.Upright frames are supplied in an unassembled bolted format enablingindividual damaged uprights to be easily replaced, sometimes withoutthe need to dismantle.

Beams are manufactured to high tolerances and are supplied in avariety of sizes and sections to suit customer requirements. When fittedto the uprights, Apex Pallet racking beams significantly increase theoverall strength and rigidity of the structure by pulling the beams tightinto the uprights as the weight loads are placed into the structure.Our first class installation service, comprehensive after-sales support andwide range of systems ensure we can confidently offer our customersbespoke systems tailored specifically to their individual needs.

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upright options

Uprights are produced from high yield,cold rolled, steel formed sectionswhich together with bracing are fittedto foot plates and bolted together.There are 5 sections of uprights(80mm wide) to select from -dependent on application & total bayload required:Frames WidthType 8 - Standard duty 80mmType 12 - Medium duty 80mmType 16 - Heavy duty 80mmType 20 - Extraheavy duty 80mmType 30 - For drive in andspecial applications 150mm

pallet racking specifications

frame bracing

Designed for strength, durability andeaseof assembly, Apex Pallet rackframes are derived from the WarrenGirder configuration. This uses "C'section channel bracing with one endof each sertion swaged to allow twosections to nest together to form anode point, the assembly then beingbolted together. This design aids thefull transfer of loads directly into theuprights and down to the groundwhich is a sound engineering design.

Pallet Racking is manufactured from the following standard range to suitindividual requirements. Other specifications are available as required:

Frame heights - range from 1500 to 30,000mmFrame depths - range from 450 to 1750mmFrame bracing - channel section with swaged endsFrame construction - Bolted Nyloc nutsUpright post width - 80mmBayclear entry - range from 1200 to 3,900mmBeam heights - 38,50,60,70,85,90,100,110 and 150mmStandard beam pitch - 75mmStandard finish - Uprights - grey RAL7035,Beams- orange epoxy powder coated

Special colours and galvanised finishes are available on request at extra cost



beam options

There are two main beam options,both produced from cold rolled mildsteel; - 1) inverted "U" or open beamsand 2) closed or boxed hollowsection formed from two interlocking

channels for strength.6 sizes of open section beams and

4 sizes of boxed section beams are alldesigned to efficiently support loadswhen used in pairs over specifiedlengths. All beams have the samestyle of end connectors (welded ateach end) that are set down 73mm formaximum efficiency and weightdistribution.

Frames are mounted onto feet termedbase plates. Apex pallet racking baseplates are formed from steel coil 4mmthick and have a central spigot that isbolted into the upright post forming astrong, durable connection designedto withstand minor knocks and todistribute weight loads effectively into

the floor.Interlocking levelling plates are

used under the base plates to take upany minor irregularities in the floor. Allpallet rack base plates should bebolted to the floor in accordance withSEMA installation guide lines.

high visibility beamsafety IOGks

Our unique plastic beam safety lockhas all the qualities of other steelsafety locks. However the red acetallock has one major feature missing inmany of its rivals- at a great heightfrom the ground it can be easily seenlWith the safety lock in its position youcan be certain that its doing its job of

retaining the beams, a majoradvantage when considering safety.

quality & safety

Meeting requirecllegislative safetystandards is critical for all our

customers.Apex Pallet racking equipment

and accessories are designed andmanufactured in accordance with allmajor European and British qualityapproval systems (ISO9000) and meet(and in many cases exceed I) allstandards set by SEMA (StorageEquipment Manufacturers'Association), FEM (EuropeanFederation of Handling Industries) andSHEDA (The Storage and HandlingEquipment Distributor Association).

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INNOVATING SYSTEMSTO SUIT YOUR NEEDS

Apex Pallet Racking Systems provide a wealth of versatile options to suit standardapplications equally well as those tailor-made for high bay warehouse schemes.The broad range of configurations illustrated provide an excellent choice of storagesolutions whilst still using the standard range of basic components.

In areas where space is at a premium, Apex racking offers unique solutions for bulkstorage by using systems such as powered mobile or high rise installations to achievemaximum storage density. Whatever your requirement it can be achieved with Apexpallet racking solutions.

adjustable pallet racking

The most frequently usedsystem for storing goods onwooden, steel and plasticpallets. This application can beaccessed by most standardfork-lift trucks and tends not torequire any specialist handlingequipment.

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drive-in racking

This system provides an idealeconomical bulk storagesystem, and like the adjustablepallet storage system, doesn'tusually need any specialisedhandling equipment.



multi-tier racking

Generally used in situationswhere there is good buildingheight available that can't beeffectively brought into use. Forexample in bulk storagesituations where order picking isrequired and floor space is at apremium, this type of structurecan double the amount ofstorage capacity of the floor area.

very narrow aisle racking

Generally used in applicationswhere the criteria required isdensity of storage. This systemfully utilises the building heightand incorporating the use ofspecialist fork-lift trucks, highbay order picking equipment orcranes, enabling high capacitiesof storage of goods to beachieved.

push-back racking

This system provides a methodof storing pallets of varyingtypes and sizes together, eithertwo, three or four deep indedicated lanes, allowing fastand easy access. Push backracking can be operated bystandard fork lift trucks anddoes not require the use ofspecialist handling equipment.

mobile racking

With this system the use ofcubic space is extremely goodand incorporates individualpallet accessibility with goodstock rotation qualities.Powered mobile racking can beaccessed by most standard fork-lift trucks as well as Narrow Aisletrucks.

pallet live storage

Adjustable pallet rack materialscan be used as a framework tosupport gravity tracks (wheelsor roller) allowing boxes orcartons to be densely stored.Stock rotation is automatic, asthe first box/carton/pallet in, isthe first to be picked. Thissystem can be used inconjunction with most standardfork-lift trucks.

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WIDE AISLE ADJUSTABLE PALLET RACKING

Adjustable beam pallet racking is the most popular form of storage forpalletised loads and is widely specified in virtually every industry andeasily adapts to the vast range of products needing to be stored.

All kinds of palletised loads can be accommodated and as the beamsare adjustable, the racking can be adapted to cater for changes in thetype or size of goods stored. This heavy duty storage system is easilyinstalled and highly versatile, giving direct accessto individual pallets.This type of racking is often designed around the customer's existinghandling system.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & ma nagement • • •specialised handling equipment not essentialease of relocation • • • • •speed of installation • • • • •adjustability of beam positions • • • • •

DOUBLE DEEP RACKING

Based on the concept of wide aisle adjustable beam pallet racking, thissystem offers greater pallet storage density by eliminating a number oftruck aisles and by moving together back-to-back bays to give accessto 4 pallets depth per aisle.

The advantages of the system are its increased storage capacity.However although standard fork-lift trucks can be used to pick from theracking, to reach into the depth a specialist attachment (pantographreach truck) is required which increases the investment required for thistype of system. Storage is suited to uniform pallet loads and the firstpallet into the system per lane would be the last to be picked and wouldnot be suitable where stock rotation was an important requirement.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • • ~utilisation of cubic space • • • 4JII' I~~.

access to each panel load • • • • • rJI1~speed of access & throughput • • • .. 'Iii ~i.::

stock rotation • • • ~stock control & management • • • ~specialised handling equipment •ease of relocation • • • • •speed of installation • • • • •adjustability of beam positions • • • • •6



NARROW AISLE RACKING

Through the use of specialist handling equipment the operating aislebetween racking faces can be greatly reduced, thereby increasing thedensity of storage to utilise floor area and building height moreefficiently. The individual accessibility of pallets and goods is excellentand as storage locations can only be accessed using specialist equipmentthen the security for valuable stock is increased. In addition, the moresophisticated handling features of the very narrow aisle trucks improvethe safety of load handling within the racking system.

Truck guides within the aisles (usually a floor mounted rail or wireguidance) also help to reduce the risk of rack damage therefore resultingin improved maintenance costs.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & management • • •specialised handling equipment •ease of relocation • • • •speed of installation • • • •adjustability of beam positions • • • •

PALLET LIVE RACKING

Order picking and live storage systems:-Apex pallet racking is often used for supporting dynamic equipmentwhich provides either carton-live storage or pallet-live storage solutions.The principle of bringing the goods to the operator works extremely well,the system working on a first-in Ifirst-out basis (F.I.F.O) with one faceused for feeding in goods, and another face for picking. Very densestorage is achieved along with time savings and greater accuracy in orderpicking plus an overall improvement in organisation and productivity.Order picking can be a combined operation utilising the features of othertypes of pallet storage described such as Push-back racking; Double Deepracking and standard adjustable beam pallet racking.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & management • • •specialised handling equipment not requiredease of relocation • • • • •speed of installation • • • • •adjustability of beam positions

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PUSH BACK PALLET RACKING

Push-back racking provides fast pallet access and gives up to 25% morestorage, the system allows pallets of varying types and sizes to be storedtogether, two three or four deep with quick and easy access to all lanes.Apex push-back racking offers maximum use of floor space by gettingmore pallets into a given area. Pallets are loaded in sequence ontowheeled carriers of varying heights which are 'pushed back' on inclinedsteel channels that utilise the full depth of the racking. When pallets areretrieved, those remaining roll forward into position at the picking face.

This system uses standard fork-lift trucks and doesn't requirespecialist handling equipment. Suitable for load marshalling, bulkstorage such as in cold stores or for bulk handling.

features checklist

utilisation of fioor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & management • • •specialised handling equipment not required

ease of relocation • • • • •speed of installation • • • • •adjustability of beam positions • • • • •

POWERED ex MOBILE PALLET RACKING

Apex pallet racking can provide the storage solution to many applicationswhether for holding pallets or where. used as a heavy duty shelvingsystem. Mounting the racking onto mobile bases can condense existingstorage space or provide more storage in areas where space is limited.

The same criteria applies to pallet storage where the system can befitted to wheeled bases which run on tracks set in the floor. The bases areoperated electrically to gain access to aisles which gives quick and easyaccess to all locations. This system offers substantial increases in storagecapacity and can be used by all types of standard or specialised fork-lifttrucks including narrow aisle equipment.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & management • • •specialised handling equipment not essential

ease of relocation • • • • •speed of installation • • • • •adjustability of beam positions • • • • •8



DRIVE-IN PALLET RACKING

Apex drive-in racking has been purposely developed for handlingproducts in situations where maximum density and economical storage ismore critical than stock selectivity or stock rotation.

This extremely strong system uses the minimum amount ofcomponents to allow maximum cost effectiveness as well as maximum useof the available cubic space to store a greater quantity of pallets overall.Other than block stacking pallets there is no other more effectivepalletised storage method at using both floor space and cubic capacity.

Drive-in racking is especially suitable for easily damaged or fragileloads that can not be block stacked. Drive-in racking is commonly used incold storage applications and is also suitable for all bulk storage situations.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & management • • •specialised handling equipment not requiredease of relocation • • • •speed of installation • • • •adjustability of beam positions • • • •

MULTI-TIER PALLET RACKING

Within any warehouse space utilisation, is floor space taken and heightused, is an important factor in judging the efficiency of an installation.

Muli-tier racking whether used as an independent solution or as partof a facility comprising different storage techniques, Multi-tier rackingincreases space utilisation and becomes a very economical solution.

Components of the system used serve as integral and supportingelements of gangways or flooring to be fitted at varying heights. A raisedstorage platform using Apex adjustable beam pallet racking makes gooduse of building headroom and effectively doubles storage capacity.Additional floor levels or tiers can provide even greater utilisation of thecubic area. Multi-tier structures lend themselves to applications wheremanual bulk picking of large and bulky items, by size or weight, becomeunsuitable for storage within a shelving or long span system.

features checklist

utilisation of floor area • •utilisation of cubic space • • •access to each panel load • • • • •speed of access & throughput • • •stock rotation • • •stock control & management • • •specialised handling equipment not requiredease of relocation • • • • •speed of installation • • • • •adjustability of beam positions

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RACKING SYSTEMSACCESSORIES

To provide versatility in storage palletised loads and other goods, whetherrequired for reasons of safety (e.g. load notices) or product identification throughlabelling, a wide variety of accessories is available for use within Apex systems.

Allour accessories can be adapted to transform the system into a completestorage facility designed to meet individual requirements.The following indicates the accessories most often requested by our customers,any other special requirements can be catered for upon request.

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ACCESSORY DETAILS

1 Column guards - two designoptions help to protect base ofuprights

5 Pallet supports - able to acceptundersize pallets within a system

9 Skid channels - provide storage forstillages within the racking system

2 Aisle protectors - help to protect theracking bays from accidental damage

3 Signs and labelling - for end of rows,individual bays or shelf locations

6 Steel shelf panels - simply fit overbeams to create a shelf

10 Wooden shelf panels - in a varietyof timber options to suit theapplication

7 Mesh shelf panels - creates shelves -often used with sprinkler systems

11 Garment hanging rails - fit into thesystem to provide clothes storage

4 Safety mesh cladding - often usedwhere a walkway is near stored pallets

8 Fork spacers - allow flat, unpalletisedloads to be stored within the system

12 Carton live storage - integrated atground or raised picking levels

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