About Selective Pallet Racking

Selective pallet racks are the least dense and also the least expensive option, and allows for directaccess to each product at each shelf height. They come in two main styles: roll formed andstructural.

Roll formed racking is lighter and less expensive. This type of racking is the mostpopular type of pallet racking systems. It has horizontal load beams that are held in to place byclips and are typically adjustable in 2-inch increments. This makes altering the rack heights veryeasy. The drawbacks of roll formed pallet racking, however, is that it cannot hold as much weight asother styles and tends to be less resistant to impact by forklifts. As a result, ASI recommendspurchasing frame protectors, such as columnprotectors or endof aisle protectors, along with your used selective pallet racking.

Structural selective pallet racks are made from hot steel. The hot steel is rolledto form I-beams and C channels. Structural rack is more expensive than cold rolled but can hold moreweight and handle forkliftabuse. Frames can usually be repaired instead of replaced. Structural pallet racking tends to betougher, sturdier, and more resistant to daily operational abuse. This makes it ideal for heavyloads and rough working conditions.