The drive in pallet racks are also known as drive through pallet racks or corridor racks. The drive in pallet racks can be used for forklifts (or unmanned trucks with forks) to enter and store goods, suitable for storing small varieties and large quantities of goods. In enterprise warehousing, there are many factors that affect the lifespan of storage racks, such as temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation conditions, etc. If the humidity in the warehouse is too high, it can cause storage racks to rust, reduce their load-bearing capacity, and reduce their lifespan. Similarly, the same applies to drive in pallet racks. Due to various external factors mentioned above, the service life of drive in pallet racks is not very long. So what should companies do to extend the lifespan of storage racks?
1. Avoid excessive sunlight exposure, ventilate the storage racks reasonably, prevent wet goods from being placed on the storage racks, and try to drain and dehumidify as much as possible.
2. Regularly apply protective paint to reduce rusting, conduct daily inspections, fix any loose screws in a timely manner, provide timely ventilation, and ensure that the warehouse is not excessively damp.
3. The weight of goods placed on the storage racks must be within the capacity of the storage racks. It is best for the warehouse manager to provide load-bearing and load limiting markings on the storage racks. We should follow the principle of weighing the bottom of the rack with light weight.
4. Establish a rack usage system. Different warehouses, different goods, and racks in each warehouse have different usage methods. The ultimate way to achieve this goal is to establish a storage rack usage system for warehouse management, so that every rack user can learn and abide by it.
5. Both heavy-duty and high-rise rack warehouses must be equipped with powered lifting trucks, and the use and operation of lifting trucks must only be operated by certified personnel. Most warehouse rack columns that have been hit and deformed are caused by non designated personnel using elevating trucks.
In summary, enterprises should combine the actual situation and the above suggestions for maintenance and upkeep of drive in pallet racks to extend the service life of drive in pallet racks.
