Why store Timber on Cantilever Racks?
Cantilever Racking is the most common method of racked storage for both Hardwood and Softwood Timber products. Columns The system of legs – or columns to give them their correct term, have a number of arms attached to them by a variety of means (by pins, bolts or rarely by welding) that protrude clear of […]
Check Pallet Racking for signs of corrosion?
Pallet Racking Corrosion No matter how thick the steel is in your Pallet Racking – it will still corrode if it is unprotected. Pallet Racks utilised in external yard environments or harsh conditions such as chill stores should be galvanised, paint will only protect against corrosion in the short term. Health and Safety at Work […]
Why choose Guided Aisle Cantilever Racking for long lengths of stainless steel?
Guided Aisle Cantilever Racking consists of the same basic components as Conventional and Free-Path systems, but with runs positioned closer together to eliminate the waste of space of a wide aisle. Long load products can be stored to a far greater height to ensure cubic space is utilised to the full. Long load products are […]
Cantilever Racking for Timbmet Distribution Centre
Timbmet carry one of the most extensive product ranges in Europe from certified hardwoods, quality softwoods, engineered products and innovative designer panels. With a dedicated merchant’s team offering support to the Timber industry the opening of their state of the art Distribution Centre at Stanfield in the Vale, Oxfordshire will prove to be pivotal in […]
Stakapal provides bespoke storage racks
Hitchcock & King’s Bespoke Racking Solution London based builders merchants Hitchcock & King have been supplying timber and building materials to the trade for over 40 years. Their winning formula is based on four key principles – stock availability, price competitiveness, fast delivery and customer service. Hitchcock & King have several branches servicing the London […]
Stakapal Cantilever Racking is ‘key’ to solving Timber Storage issues
When Frank Key (Nottingham) Ltd a large privately owned independent supplier of building and timber supplies, with over 100 years of history decided to make a major investment into external Cantilever Racking, it was Stakapal that provided the key to the ideal storage solution. At their Bulwell site in Nottingham the company decided to take […]
Blyweert Beaufort choose Stakapal’s superior Cantilever Racking system
Cantilever Racking Storage Unlike many organisations Blyweert Beaufort bucked the trend during most of the last recession and continued to grow their business on the back of being the major supplier of aluminium profiles for both domestic and commercial sectors. The expansion resulted in the necessity to embark upon better utilisation of their storage facility […]
Do You Know YOUR Racking Inspection Responsibilities?
Official Racking Guide Lines & Inspectors SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) Regularly publish technical information in the form of Codes of Practice and Guidelines for the manufacturing, installation and inspection of racking. Stakapal’s complete range is produced in accordance with the SEMA Quality Assessment Scheme which ensures independent checking of all design procedures and methods. […]
Racking Safety : What to do if things fall
What Should You Do In The Event of Serious Incidents within your Workplace Including Racking Collapse Where a Reportable Injury is Caused What is a Reportable Accident? A Reportable Accident is an accident that firstly involves the collapse of over 5000kgs of material. What is a Reportable Injury? In addition to the collapse, an incident […]
When did you last check your Racking Load Labels?
Understanding Racking Load Labels In warehouse environments, racking load labels play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulations. These labels provide essential information regarding the safe loading capacity of racking systems, helping to prevent accidents and protect both personnel and inventory. The information is vital and safe loading practices should […]
