Calculating Space and Parts for Warehouse Pallet Racks

Sept. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Are you tired of drawing out every single run of pallet rack trying to figure out how many parts of pallet rack you are going to need?

As part of our Pallet Rack Guide AK Material Handling Systems offers tips on space calculation and component parts for warehouse pallet racking. A simple formula offers an easy solution to figure out how may parts you need for your pallet rack system. This formula will help you calculate the linear footage of a rack run and also offer a quick formula for counting pallet rack components. This time saving warehouse formula helps people figure out exact measurements for their warehouse rack system. Looking for warehouse design help? Call 800-722-5908 AK offers free consultations to help you best maximize your space.

Get the special formula from our recent blog post:

Warehouse Design Tip: Measuring for Pallet Rack Components

http://blog.akequipment.com/2011/09/warehouse-design-tip-measuring-for.html

Formula:
100' x 12" = 1200"
1200" / 99" = 12.12 + 1 = 13 Uprights
12 x 6 = 72 beams = 72 Decks
99" x 12 = 1188" + 3" = 1191" out to out

KEY:
Run Length
Beam Length + 3"
Total Bays
Number of Beam Levels
Number of Beams, Wire Decks and Upright Frames Needed.
3" is added at the end of the formula to make up for the end uprights.

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AK Material Handling Systems located in Maple Grove, MN is a stocking distributor of new & used industrial pallet racks. AK also supplies modular offices, mezzanines, steel shelving and all other material handling systems. 800-722-5908