- Catalogue: Products, Racking Accessories, Racking Systems
Product Description
The pallet rack beam connector is a small but critical element in the pallet rack design, system functionality and stability. The beam connector is welded on each end of the cross beam and is used to secure the beam to the uprights. The beam is then connected between two uprights, one in the front and the other in the rear, to form a pallet rack bay.
Both structural and roll-formed pallet rack systems use beam connector. However, the beam connectors are designed differently to accommodate the type of connection. Structural pallet racks are bolted together, while roll-formed racks are secured with safety pins and clips.
Most pallet rack beam connectors are welded flush with the top of the beam. However, they can also be welded to the middle or bottom of the beam connector to achieve beam heights that would otherwise not be possible with the vertical spacing of the uprights (i.e., 2″, 3″, or 4″ increments). The result is called beam drop.
When your pallet rack design includes pallet flow, carton flow or push-back applications, positioning the beam connectors to the beam can help create the pitch needed for pallets (or cartons) to flow forward toward the picking aisle. Additionally, the beam can be positioned in the lower position of the connectors to create a picking position.
Finally, the size of the connector will also affect its location on the beam. The larger the connector, the more stability the pallet rack system will provide from left to right. When a larger connector is needed, it will most likely be located in the middle of the connector.
Types of beam connector
