MOBILE RACKING INSTALLATION IN FRUIT STORES
Mobile racking in fruit stores may look the same as for freezer stores but there are differences that need to be accommodated. 2. If sprinklers are a possibility, is best to make the mobiles slightly wider so that the gap between the frames becomes 250mms and the nominal gap between pallets is 150mms. Pallet support beams are advised for all pallet positions even on the mobile bases where the pallets have the standard 1000mm side facing the aisle. Fruit pallets now come in varying lengths to maximize container stowage with the smallest being 1176mms. With the rack load beams placed at 1100mms outside to outside, this reduces the margin of error. Pallet support beams provide additional support Pallets should be placed on the pallet support beams so that the center block is over the support beam for maximum effect. Other types of pallet support including grids have been discussed in another article. Please click here for the link.
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