Bolted Pallet Racking Benefits Start with Shorter Lead Times

Durable Pallet Racking Where & When You Need It

If a strong, safe, durable pallet racking system is the goal, the challenge is finding the least costly way to get there. As it turns out, the manufacturing process, specifically the upright design –bolted or welded– is a major contributing factor. Bolted or welded refers to how the struts connect the front and rear columns to create the upright and give it form and structural integrity. 

Welded struts have traditionally been the gold standard with the assumption that the weld is more durable and therefore safer and able to provide greater capacity. However, that is not the case with the system design and manufacturing used today.

Bolted pallet racking is installed with serrated lock nuts that provide secure connections that do not easily loosen. In addition, the roll-formed steel delivers high-capacity load strength and faster installation. Therefore, with all things equal in safety, strength, and durability, let’s focus on the cost, as mentioned earlier.

Since a pallet racking system is comprised of uprights and beams or supports, the uprights play a significant role. If you can save a few dollars manufacturing or shipping your uprights, you may have substantial cost savings. Let’s look at the benefits of a bolted vs. welded upright design to understand the cost elements associated with this option.

7 Tangible Benefits of Bolted Pallet Racking

1. Shorter lead times – bolted components are faster to produce.
2. Less costly manufacturing – no welding means saving on associated labor costs.
3. Easier repairs – remove and replace damaged components vs. installing a new upright or repair kit.
4. Seismic tolerance – bolted connections provide a bit of flexibility that stops the force of the movement from transferring to the joint, which would break or crack in a rigid, welded upright.
5. Customizable – adapt and reconfigure the upright braces to change the height or convert to push-back, pallet flow, or drive-in racking vs. reworking a welded upright with cutting, welding, and painting replacement parts.
6. Less expensive shipping – bolted components take up less cargo space than fully assembled welded uprights. 
7. Galvanized considerations – components for a bolted rack can be manufactured from galvanized steel vs. welded which must be dipped or painted after manufacturing, adding another step in the process.

Achieve Your Storage Rack Goals with a Trusted Single Source

The Warehouse Optimizers, Inc (WOI) team takes your safety one step further. The bolted rack we trust is R-Mark certified. What does that mean? It means that the rack frame, beam, and decking were reviewed and deemed in compliance per the Rack Manufacturer’s Institute (RMI) ANSI MH16.1-201. RMI is the leading industry source for pallet rack standards.

The WOI team configures your storage rack system to meet your specific inventory specs and applications. Working with the experienced Warehouse Optimizers, Inc. (WOI) team ensures a seamless process from design through installation.

WOI Professional Warehouse Installation Teams

• OSHA Trained & Certified
• Certified Drug-Free Workplace
• Licensed General Contractor
• Job Safety Analysis
• Forklift, Scissor Lift, and Aerial Lift Operator Trained

Just like your team has a goal, our team focuses on Customer Satisfaction… and even guarantees it with our Total Satisfaction Experience™ (TSE).

TSE 5 Essential Experiences:

1. We will listen to your needs
2. Execute your project with particular attention to your unique application
3. Stick to project timelines
4. Ensure a safe environment
5. Pay close attention to the detail of the finished product

Call WOI today for a free consultation and no-obligation site inspection. Dial (833) 336-7005 or email info@warehouseoptimizers.com for prompt service. 

We proudly serve customers throughout the Southeast, including KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, NORTH CAROLINA, ALABAMA, AND FLORIDA.