Disassembling Your Pallet Rack

Pallet racking can be a lifesaver for warehouse owners and businesses, but there are some times it may need to be disassemble or moved. For example, racks may be moved to better suit the layout of the warehouse space. You may also need to take them down to sell or replace them.

If you don’t know how to disassemble them, you’re in the right place. It’s a good skill to learn for your safety and the safety of your employees. Don’t guess and do it the wrong way. If you’re not confident in your ability to take them apart, here are some tips and ways on how to disassemble your pallet racks. We’ll also provide some reasons you may need to take your pallet racking apart.

Here is a quick rundown of dismantling your pallet racking system safely and effectively. This process may differ depending on the type of racking system you’re removing such as a cantilever rack or industrial shelving. This way is fairly straightforward, but before you begin, make sure you have the right tools and space to take your racking units apart.

The first step to taking down your pallet racks is removing off like the wired decking from the racks. You’ll also want to make sure you remove any additional accessories like dividers. This opens up the racking so you can expose the beams and anchors.

The next step is removing the horizontal beams from the racks one by one. The racking beams support and hold the pallet racks’ upright frame together. Check with the manufactures recommendations and instructions for your specific pallet rack brand to ensure you remove all of these correctly.

The strike anchors that were bolted in the floor to hold your pallet racks in place and safe will now need to be removed.  You’ll likely need a socket wrench to remove these. The holes left in the concrete floor of your warehouse will probably need to be patched as well.

The anchors are going to be difficult to remove since they are designed to withstand heavy weights and immense force. So, prepare yourself and grab your tools. You’ll want to remove the bolt nut and washers first. From there you can lay the upright on the ground and either cut out and grind down the remaining anchor so it’s flush with the floor and fill over with epoxy or sealant. You can also try to pound the remaining anchor deeper into the hole and then fill in the remaining space with cement epoxy.

Now that you have all of the parts broken down pack them all together and tightly bundle them together to prevent lost parts.  At this point, you can either store them for future use, resell them, or move them to another location in your warehouse. Your storage equipment is an investment, so be sure to store them properly.

Why would you consider dismantling your warehouse pallet racking? Sometimes your warehouse requires some rearranging or reconfiguring your warehouse space. There are many other considerations to be taken into account for taking down your warehouse racking system. Here are a few reasons:

Looking for more space in your warehouse? Have a small or cluttered space? Disassembling and removing a few racks can free up some floor space allowing more room for employees to maneuver other material handling equipment like forklifts. You may need the additional floor space to allow for a more adequate flow of products.

Maybe it’s time to replace some of your pallet racking. Warehouse racking is a type of heavy-duty material handling equipment that needs to be intact and safe. If they are too rusted or missing parts it may be time to dismantle them and replace them with new or used pallet racking.

It’s important to remove storage equipment that has been worn. Keep your team members safe from accidents occurring due to faulty or worn pallet racking. Warehouse equipment should be repaired or removed from your floor if you believe it is unsafe for use.

Pallet racking can be very versatile and used for different needs. It can be disassembled, moved, and reorganized to suit your warehouse’s operational needs. If you need the space for more storage in another location or another use such as an office or showroom then it would benefit to disassemble your pallet rack and move them.

The team at Warehouse Solutions can disassemble your pallet rack and remove the material so you don’t have to. We are the experts in the racking industry. Warehouse Solutions sells new or used pallet rack. We also offer material handling equipment like industrial shelves, mezzanine racks, and new and used uprights and beams. Warehouse Solutions, Inc. can help with the reassembly and installation of your pallet racks and help you decide the best layout for your warehouse.

Pallet racks are an important part of any warehouse. They provide a safe and easy way to store your items, but sometimes they need to be removed for reasons like maintenance or expansion. When this happens, you’ll want pallet rack removal professionals on hand—and that’s where Warehouse Solutions, Inc. can help. We have experience in all types of warehousing needs including dismantling the old ones so we can install new ones with ease! Contact us today if you’re interested in learning more about our services! Call our toll-free number at (800) 278-1715.

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