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Pallet Racks
Pallet racks, which store pallets, are best suited for warehouses that keep a variety of products on pallets. A pallet is a flat transport structure, usually made of wood or plastic materials, which is designed to support a variety of packed goods while being lifted by a forklift. Pallet racks enable direct access to any stored pallet in a warehouse.
Pallet racks optimize space by allowing for goods on pallets to be stacked vertically and horizontally on shelves. They allow inventory to be displayed in an organized fashion so that products can be easily found. Without pallet racks, space would be extremely limited in warehouses. This would cause lowered efficiency and would increase the cost of storage.
The design of a pallet rack can differ depending on the size and shape of the pallets that it stores. In cantilever pallet racks, for example, horizontal supports extend well beyond vertical supports, allowing for storage of large, oversized items.