Such instances are varied but maybe the top beams of a Drive-In racking installation, where there are beams in a single beam level bay or the front beam in a pallet live installation. SEMA's general advise is that beam locking pins should be used when bolted into place. The beam locking pin is designed to withstand a certain force but then to give way thus stopping the whole rack from collapsing. However, manufacturers will recommend sometimes that bolts are used to fix in the beam. Therefore, the manufacturer's guidance should be followed. Ask us for more information. What is the difference… read more →
As a standard, pallet racking beams should be fitted with locking pins. This is where fork lift trucks or other mechanical aisle equipment are operating. The general purpose of the locking pin is to stop pallet racking beams from being accidentally dislodged by the fork lift truck. It all boils down to health and safety. Following this logic any picking levels within a pallet racking installation accessed by fork lift trucks should have locking pins even if those levels are not used for pallets. If all the racking or long span shelving is being used and there is no risk of… read more →
