Thinking About Cantilever Racking in Paisley?
If your Paisley warehouse or yard deals with timber, pipework, sheet metal, plasterboard or other bulky items, cantilever racking systems offer open-front storage and fast access. But which system is right for you? Before signing off on your new cantilever racking installation in Paisley, weigh up these important points.
Match the system to your stock
You’ll need to match arm capacity, length and the spacing of uprights to your heaviest or longest loads, so start by finding your longest, bulkiest and heaviest items of stock. Then plan outwards from those items to ensure the arms, uprights and bases deliver the performance you need.
Check your floors and anchoring
Cantilever uprights place serious loads on your warehouse floor so you’ll want to check your slab strength and anchoring plan. Many racking system manufacturers recommend minimum concrete specifications and certified anchors and you may need to reinforce the floor or redesign the system if yours doesn’t match the standard. We can help you with this.
Configuration and handling equipment
Select single- or double-sided racks depending on your layout. And if you don’t want to invest in a new fleet of forklifts and pickers, you’ll want to confirm that your handling equipment can handle the long loads you’ll be storing, and that the new racking layout will enable your kit to operate effectively and safely.
Safety, training and inspections
Regular in-house inspections and annual SEMA-approved assessments are essential to keep your racking safe and compliant. You’ll need to give your staff up-to-date training on load notices and safe stacking practices.
New vs used cantilever racking in Paisley?
Pre-owned systems can be a brilliant, budget-protecting option but you’ll need to make sure that every component is undamaged and that each piece is from the same system (because mixing components from various systems can dramatically reduce the integrity of your cantilever racking). As SEMA-approved installers and inspectors, we make sure every second hand cantilever racking system we sell in Paisley meets UK safety and compliance requirements.
Will your cantilever racking be outdoors?
For yards or sawmills, you’ll need corrosion-resistant coatings, ideal grades of steel and of course sufficient drainage. Outdoor exposure affects maintenance cycles & lifetime costs, so please plan ahead.
Ready for growth?
Most of the cantilever systems we install in Paisley are required because our customers’ businesses have grown. So what happens when they grow again? With the right planning now, we can ensure your racking is expandable and adaptable to cope with changing stock profiles. So your racking can grow with you.
Expert installation and assurance
In the UK, SEMA is the organisation that ensures cantilever racking companies in Scotland deliver the highest quality and safety. Rack-Master is an approved SEMA inspector and an approved SEMA advanced member. That means you can rely on us to install your Paisley cantilever racking system safely and correctly.
And that means your inspections will be simplified, your productivity will be protected and your people will be safer.
For SEMA-approved cantilever racking installation in Paisley, choose Rack-Master. For your free site review…
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