With their flexibility, versatility, and reliability, post pallets are the go-to option for many warehouse storage requirements. Their open sides are great for access, but should they be used for racking? Read on to find out!
What Are Post Pallets?
Post pallets are metal storage and transport solutions that enable the safe storage of heavy products. Designed for even weight distribution, post pallets can be stacked up to four units high, offering a flexible short to mid-term storage option for a wide range of industries.
What Is The Difference Between Post Pallets And Stillages?
The term ‘stillage’ refers to any pallet or box that is manufactured from heavy duty steel. With their pallet-like shape, posts, and distinctive cupped feet, ‘post pallets’ are a special type of stillage. Unlike traditional stillages, post pallets are designed both for ease of access and for height, making them a familiar fixture in warehouses and storage units.
What Are Post Pallets Used For?
Due to their strength and stability, post pallets are often used for storing bulky or heavy items such as furniture boxes. As the solution offers ease of access, many sites such as garden centres and builder’s merchants will use them on the shop floor, and they are also a familiar fixture in supply depots. Easy to dismantle and adjust, many companies also keep a supply of post pallets to use during seasonal uplifts when oversized items, such as Christmas trees, may need to be stored.
Can Post Pallets Be Used As Racking?
Yes! Post pallets can be stacked up to four pallets high. With their open sides, this makes them an ideal and cost-effective option for racking. The quality of the manufacturing will make a difference to the height and weight that can be achieved, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) deferring to the manufacturer for accurate guidance regarding their usage. Differences in the quality of materials, quality of design, and quality of manufacturing are all influential in how suitable they will be.
What Should I Look For In A Post Pallet?
The secret to post pallet safety is the quality of manufacturing. The strength of the design relies upon the forces being transferred evenly down the posts and through the base cups into the floor. As such, if the posts do not slot together perfectly, or if the sockets are not deep enough, the structure can become unstable. Responsibly manufactured post pallets will therefore combine high-grade materials with high-quality manufacturing to ensure that the design principles are optimised.
What Next?
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