Having your pallet racking in top operational order is important to the overall health of your business. If your pallet racks aren’t able to operate at capacity, there could be issues with product storage. This can reduce your inventory on-hand and, in turn, your company sales. Broken and non-functioning racking also pose a safety risk to your employees. If a rack were to collapse, it could harm an employee, which would make you responsible for the medical bills. Not to mention, the collapse could damage the product you have stored on the racks.

Opting for pallet rack repair instead of replacement allows you to avoid these unfortunate scenarios. Repairs can quickly return your racking to service and bring them back to meeting safety standards. This saves your product and protects the health and well-being of your employees. Repair is also less expensive than replacement and can work just as well. It becomes a substantial cost-saving opportunity for your company.

Another reason to pick repair over replacement is if the damage is minor. There is no reason to pay for an entirely new pallet rack if there is only minor damage or it is confined to a small area of the pallet racking. This especially true if your pallet racks are highly customized. Replacing them would be a costly expense.

To catch damage before it becomes a problem, be on the lookout and conduct regular inspections of your pallet racks. Conducting these regular inspections will help you catch damage in the early stages when problems are less expensive to fix. It will also help you better know what to look for. You can’t fix a problem if you don’t know what the problem looks like.

Obvious signs of pallet rack damage include:

• Bent beams
• Tilting racks
• Poor assembly
• Rust and/or corrosion

If you notice any of these signs, your racks require repair, and you need to contact professionals ASAP. Be sure to also conduct an immediate inspection if a pallet rack is hit by any warehouse equipment, like a forklift. Accidents do happen but, a quick inspection will prevent more accidents from happening. Take time to coach your employees on how not to overload your pallet racking, as too much product will trigger a collapse.

DACO is a trusted leader in the material handling & storage solutions industry. Our professionals can assess your pallet racks and repair them in a timely manner that minimizes business disruption. Contact us today to learn more and follow us on Facebook to keep up with the latest company updates.