Case Study - Direct Line Supplies (Pallet Racking)

Direct Line Supplies Ltd, are based in the North-East and are one of the largest suppliers to the catering trade in that region. 

Direct Line approached FIlplastic as they needed more racking for their warehouse. Filplastic visited site and quoted for Pallet Racking with installation.  We also supplied a quantity of our C2DS wire warehouse baskets.

The installation took place in October 2014.  Visit Direct Line Supplies

 

Goods supplied; Warehouse Baskets, Pallet Racking

 

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Safety Checks for Outdoor Pallet Racking

We are often asked about health and safety checks for pallet racking, and thought the information below regrading outdoor pallet racking may be of use.

Q. We are looking to install some static pallet racking outside. We have indoor racking which complies with the SEMA code of practice but are there any extra checks we need to carry out on outside racking and how do we comply with regards to rusting of the uprights/beams?
 

A. The inspection checks for external racking are similar to internal racking; however, the design of the racking and the protective coating can be significantly different.

The supplier should design the racking to ensure that it is acceptable for the additional wind loading and the racking should be installed by trained installers who are SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme) registered. The design often requires the use of different floor fixings to the standard fixings used on internal racking.

The normal painted finish provides very little corrosion protection for external racking which therefore rusts in quite a short period of time. The beams are generally not painted internally and can rust from the inside out. A competent ‘third party’ rack inspector, preferably a SARI (SEMA Approved Rack Inspector), will be able to give an opinion as to whether the racking will last for another year or whether it needs to be replaced. Racking with a galvanised finish is normal for external applications and will last longer outside. Any new rack purchased for an external environment should be designed to suit this environment with a galvanised finish.
 

(Edited from the FAQ’s at www.sema.org.uk)

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We have been eagerly awaiting stock of this exciting new shelving unit, and now it's arrived!

Our MP120 shelf unit has metal shelf panels, and plastic posts which means it can carry 120kg per shelf level. The large bay measures 1850mm high x 1200m wide x 450mm deep, and the shelves are height adjustable (except the top and bottom).

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