Category: Blogs

Why Are Blue and Orange the Most Common Colors For Warehouse Racking?

Learn why blue and orange are the most common warehouse racking colors — visibility, safety, cost, and industrial standards behind popular color choices.

Buying Racking: 7 Key Considerations Before You Buy

A complete guide to buying racking — key considerations, supplier evaluation, cost breakdown, standards compliance, and common mistakes to avoid before you buy.

What Is EN 15620? Rack Tolerances & Clearances Guide

Learn what EN 15620 is — the European standard for pallet racking tolerances, deformations, and clearances, and how it interacts with EN 15512 and EN 15635.

What Is EN 15512? Pallet Racking Design Standard Guide

Learn what EN 15512 is — the European standard for pallet racking structural design, covering loads, materials, components, and testing requirements.

What Is EN 15635? Rack Inspection & Maintenance Guide

Learn what EN 15635 is — the European standard for pallet rack inspection and maintenance, including PRRS role and traffic light damage classification.

Electronics Warehousing: Storage Systems & Design Guide

Learn what electronics warehousing involves — key challenges, ESD requirements, storage systems, design considerations, and how to plan an electronics warehouse.

How to Calculate Pallet Positions: Formulas & Examples

Learn how to calculate pallet positions in a warehouse — formulas, key variables, worked examples by racking type, and common calculation mistakes to avoid.

Racking Material Guide: Steel Grades, Coatings, and Selection by Environment

Explore racking material options — carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, powder coating, hot-dip galvanization, and how to choose by warehouse environment.

Pallet Rack Beam Types: Profiles, Connections & Uses

Learn the main pallet rack beam types — box, step, structural, teardrop, and bolted configurations — with load ratings, connection styles, and how to choose.

Pallet Rack Pins: Types, Functions & Installation Guide

Learn what pallet rack pins are, their main types (J-pins, safety clips, bolt locks), why they matter for warehouse safety, and how to install them correctly.