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Pallet Rack Identification Guide

There are many different types of pallet racking. Knowing what style you have is integral to the upkeep and maintenance of your storage facility. This comprehensive pallet rack identification guide can help you determine what kind you have, and the professionals at Speedrack West can help advise you on your best course of action for replacement parts or upgrades. Our experts have taken the time to research so that you can choose the best options to meet your specific needs.

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Pallet Rack Identification

Pallet Racking is comprised of uprights, beams, and decking.  Noting the connection between the upright columns and the cross beams is the best method for determining the brand of rack you are using or would like to get.  Below is a collection of some of the most common types of pallet racking that you might find in your warehouse or facility.

Teardrop
Teardrop
Interlake
Interlake
Structural
Structural
Hartman
Hartman
Hannibal Tube
Hannibal Tube
STEEL KING
Steel King 2500
Sammons
Sammons
Husky Lynx
Husky Lynx
Nedcon
Nedcon
Mecalux
Mecalux
Amerlock
Amerlock
Speedrack
Speedrack
Hiline
Hiline
Frick Gallagher
Frick Gallagher
Dexion
Dexion
Mirak
Mirak
Schaefer
Schaefer
Lozier
Lozier
Triple A
Triple A
Ridg-U-Rak
Ridg-U-Rak
Paltier
Paltier
Penco
Penco
T-Bolt
T-Bolt
Bulldog Rigid Slot
Bulldog Rigid Slot
EMI
EMI
Husky
Husky
Republic
Republic
Unarco II
Unarco II
Paltier 50 Old Style
Paltier 50 Old Style
Nor-Rack Arpac
Nor-Rack Arpac
Mastorak Arpac
Mastorak Arpac
Prest
Prest
Inca-Backbone
Inca-Backbone
Artco Structural
Artco Structural
Artco Tube Rack
Artco Tube Rack
Pacific
Pacific
Amrack
Amrack
Burtman
Burtman
Sturdi-Bilt
Sturdi-Bilt
Palmer Shile
Palmer Shile
Multi Rack
Multi Rack
Buckley
Buckley
Buckley BL-10
Buckley BL-10

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Key Notions from the Article

Teardrop

Uprights with teardrop-shaped holes for quick-fit beam connections, common in roll-formed selective racks.

Interlake

Interlake-style frames are vertical supports (uprights) used to build pallet racking systems. They are designed with specific hole patterns and bracing configurations to match Interlake’s beams and components.

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