Top 10 Mistakes When Ordering New and Used Pallet Rack
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Top 10
Mistakeswhen ordering new and used pallet rack
AK Material Handlingblog.akmaterialhandling.com
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#1 Not seeking professional advice
with layout and design.
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it may be possible for some people to determine the optimal layout and design for their pallet rack system on their own,
it’s often a process better left to professionals.
While“”
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#2Purchasing the cheapest rack system in the belief that all rack systems are the same.
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“Like virtually any product, pallet rack varies dramatically in quality and performance.”
(e.g.)
vs.
Cheap car pallet rack
Quality car pallet rack
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#3Not buying universal pallet rack for future expansion and growth.
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purchasing universal pallet rack, such as teardrop style, enables one to expand upon their current system using a variety of different brands.
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purchasing the wrong racking height for their forklift and wrong depth for their pallet size.
#4
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“CUSTOMERS OFTEN MAKE THE MISTAKE OF FAILING TO CONSIDER THE HEIGHT TO WHICH THEIR FORKLIFT CAN REACH, MAKING PART OF THEIR RACK OBSOLETE.”
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guesstimating weight and capacities.#5
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Taking a guess at how much your racking needs to hold significantly undermines the safety of your warehouse and product, and is, to state it mildly, not a very good idea.”
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buying from a non-stocking distributor.#6
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“At AK Material Handling Systems, our inventory is in stock and ready to ship
within 24-48 hours of order placement.”
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#7
buying rack from an auction website where you are not getting exactly what you need.
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and buying rack from an auction website will often result in the purchase of racking that only partial accommodates your unique requirements.”
Your needs are yours only,“
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not considering freight when comparing quotes.#8
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“…when freight costs are considered, the formerly
cheaper option can become vastly more expensive.”
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#9paying too much for freight.
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“There are plenty of cost-effective options on the
market. AK Material Handling Systems, for
example, offers customers the best available
combination of shipping service and price.”
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#10believing that a used pallet rack system is
just as good as a new system.
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“While used rack may be ideal for some, particularly those whose top priority is immediate cost cutting, it simply won’t
suffice for customers looking for optimal strength, durability, and usability.”
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