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Technichal Information
Take a deeper dive into the technical side of pallet racking safety. These posts focus on compliance, inspections, and standards, giving you detailed guidance to ensure your racking meets all requirements and stays safe under Australian Standards


Pallet Racking Frame Base Plates
The base plate is one of the most important components in a pallet racking system. It anchors the upright frames to the floor, providing stability and helping the rack resist tipping or collapse under load. Proper installation, including the correct number of anchors, is essential for compliance with AS 4084:2023 – Steel Storage Racking . What Are Frame Base Plates? Frame Base Plate Frame base plates are steel plates fixed to the bottom of pallet racking uprights. They distri
Nov 192 min read
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Understanding Pallet Racking Beams: Safety, Compliance & Inspection
When it comes to pallet racking safety, beams are one of the most critical components. They carry the weight of your pallets day in and day out. Over time, beams can bend under load—a little bending is normal, but too much deflection is a clear sign of danger. That’s why beam deflection is a key check during any pallet racking inspection. What Is Beam Deflection? Pallet Racking Beams Beam deflection is the amount a beam bends when loaded. There are two main types of deflectio
Nov 182 min read
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Splicing Pallet Racking Frames – What the Standards Say
From time to time, warehouse operators come across pallet racking frames that have been spliced together — usually to extend the height...
Sep 52 min read
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How Water and Chemicals Can Damage the Base of Your Pallet Racking
When most people think about pallet racking safety, they picture beams, frames, and forklifts moving close to uprights. But one of the...
Sep 33 min read
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How to Design the Setup of Pallet Racking in Your Warehouse
Designing pallet racking isn’t just about fitting as much storage as possible into a space. A well-planned layout makes your warehouse...
Sep 12 min read
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Understanding the Traffic Light Classification System in Pallet Racking Inspections
When pallet racking inspections are carried out in Australia, the findings are categorised using a traffic light classification system ...
Aug 312 min read
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Frame Bracing in Pallet Racking – What You Need to Know
Frame bracing is one of the most important structural elements in pallet racking systems. While it may look simple — just diagonal and...
Aug 272 min read
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Pallet Racking Beam Locking Pins
Beam locking pins are a small but critical component of pallet racking systems. They secure beams to the upright frames, preventing...
Aug 262 min read
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U-Shape and L-Shape Frame Guards for Pallet Racking
Protecting racking frames from impact is a crucial part of warehouse safety. Forklifts, trolleys, and other moving equipment can easily...
Aug 263 min read
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Welcome to the Technical Information Category
Deep dive into the technical stuff... When it comes to pallet racking safety, sometimes the basics aren’t enough. That’s where our...
Aug 252 min read
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Correctly Completing a Pallet Racking Load Sign
Pallet Racking load signs are a mandatory requirement under AS 4084-2023 Steel Storage Racking . They serve as the official reference for...
Aug 232 min read
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Understanding Pallet Racking Beam Profiles: Why Box Beams Are the Industry Standard
Beam Profiles In pallet racking design, beams are one of the most critical components, responsible for carrying the load of pallets...
Aug 232 min read
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Understanding Nodes in Pallet Racking Frames
When inspecting or installing pallet racking, one of the most important structural details to understand is the node . A node is the...
Aug 222 min read
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