Pallet Racking

DISCOVERIES OF A SEMA RACK INSPECTOR DURING INSPECTIONS

Pallet Racking, Repairs and Maintenance, Safety / By

Top pallet racking faults – Maintenance & Safety Henceforth our newsletter will feature racking faults discovered by Barpro’s SEMA Approved Rack Inspector on his travels throughout Southern Africa. The aim is to promote greater awareness and safety amongst our subscribers. This month we are highlighting the consequences of improper maintenance of racking structures. FAULT A …

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5 biggest problems discovered during Rack Inspections

Pallet Racking / By

Response from Barpro’s  SARI ( SEMA approved rack inspector) Barri Malherbe when asked to list the 5 biggest problems he encountered during  recent rack inspections. SEMA prescribes 75mm or 100mm clearance between pallet and rack uprights depending on the height. A significant percentage of operators of MHE (materials handling equipment) leave no clearance here. Damage …

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Fruit pallets & Racking

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Wooden pallets were originally designed in 1925 to facilitate the movement and stacking of goods with a forklift.  Initially pallets had wide bottom bearers to spread the load and prevent damage to the product beneath. With the invention of Dexion type pallet racking in the 1950’s, wooden pallet designs were adapted for placement on rack …

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