No matter what your company does, do not underestimate the value of a well-organized warehouse. The secret to making a profit is efficiency. The right pallet rack layout can make all the difference in how your business performs. As a local source for pallet racking solutions, we know a thing or two about planning the right pallet rack layout. Want a few tips from our experts at Industrial Shelving USA? Read on to learn more! Measuring We’ve all heard the old adage, “measure twice, cut once.” Our experts say this is a good rule to follow when planning your pallet... View Article
Halloween is over, which means the winter holiday season is just around the corner. Is your warehouse ready? Most warehouses experience increased activity during the holiday season. In fact, many businesses do 40 percent or more of their business during the last quarter of the year. These big holiday orders require increased product inventory—and better use of space. If you’re not prepared, you could be facing chaos this holiday season. So how do you prepare your warehouse for the holiday rush? Here are a few tips from Industrial Shelving USA, your local source for warehouse shelving. Assess your warehouse layout... View Article
When you purchase banker box shelving, you’re not constricted to setting up your shelving system in any particular way. A standard setup involving a 60-inch and 69-inch wide shelving system will allow you to easily store up to 60 letter-size banker boxes, but you might not necessarily set your racks up in this standard way—or even be storing banker boxes on them! Banker box shelving is flexible both in terms of its cost and usage. Many shelf manufacturers are able to design custom systems for your facility based on your needs, and even create systems that will hold thousands of... View Article
Cantilever racking systems are ideal solutions for storing many different types of items and materials that are often not stored efficiently or in any sort of organized manner. These racks are generally designed for items that are longer or thinner and might not be able to fit on regular types of shelving. If you’re interested in using cantilever racking systems for your facility and wondering whether they are in fact the best solution for your needs, here are a few ways people use them and the benefits they provide in such circumstances, which can give you a better idea of... View Article
When you’re looking for cantilever racking storage systems, you’ll find there are plenty of options to help you get the exact customized solutions you need for your facility’s storage. But what exactly should you be looking for in terms of the capacity of these racks to ensure your needs will be met? First, it’s important to understand that a cantilever rack is made up of three distinct components, each of which must come in the appropriate size and quantity for you to ensure you’re able to meet your storage needs. These components are the uprights, the arms and the brace... View Article