Pallet handling equipment is the equipment that relates to the movement, control, storage and protection of products and materials throughout the whole manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal process. Pallet rack accessories and equipment includes the front and rear posts or uprights, baseplates, beams and various braces to sustain damage from forklifts, incorrect pallet insertion, incorrect system construction and other errors.

These accessories are optional but damage on them can lead to improper forklift operation.

To ensure your   rack safety, inspect all system equipment and accessories regularly: 

•  uprights
•  footplates
• beams
• beam locks
• shims
• bracing
• decking
• column guards
• anti collapse mesh
• pallet racking system label

Pallet Rack Accessories and Safety Products

The safety of your pallet rack system is essential in your warehouse storage or business operations. There are several types of   rack accessories available in the market, some with built-in safety features but for some you will need to augment the built-ins. 

Consider investing in additional accessories such as pallet safety bars, wire mesh rack decking, guide angles, rackpal end aisle guards, rub rails, pallet rack tool holder and pallet safety backstop beams to prevent damage from daily use and help safeguard your workers. Access your layout when selecting pallet racking safety accessories to extend the life of your rack.

Top trendy rack accessories 2022

Pallet rack accessories contribute hugely to warehouse safety minimizing risk of damage of equipment and inventory and will help to safeguard people.Many addons can be included in a pallet racking system according to your requirements such as pallet rack hooks, pallet racking protection barriers, pallet rack brackets, and many more. Pallet racks can store every product, but certain products require racks designed to accommodate their distinctive features. 

• Wire Mesh Decking- Wire mesh decking provides protection to forklift drivers and operatives and acts as shelving material, designed to sit on your existing beams. Wire mesh expands the ability of racking to store small cartons and is lightweight and easy to install, it is tough and durable enough to hold any type of materials.
• Column Protectors- Column protectors prevent expensive column damage, saving interior building columns by surrounding them with a cushion of air. The column protector is highly visible, extremely versatile and is surprisingly cost effective. 
• Pallet Support- Pallet support allows storage of pallets which are not deep enough to fit on standard pallet racks and provides additional support to maintain the stability.
• Row Spacers- Row spacers are Heavy-duty/structural spacers which helps to  stabilize back-to-back pallet rack and has a high-density system.
• Dividers- Dividers ensure product accessibility, organization, and safety in pallet racking systems. The left-to-right applications are intended to prevent products from falling off from above and keep the flue spaces clear.

Anti- Collapse Mesh- Anti Collapse Mesh protects your workforce from serious injury or harm from falling product stored at height. Anti-Collapse Mesh is important for staff walkways whenever there is a risk of stacked goods and has a high- strength steel protection system.