Supplying Industrial Storage to Storage Manufacturers
Stakapal’s expertise have created an industrial storage solution that will have long-term positive benefits for storage solution manufacturer, Hammonds. Hammonds, founded in 1926, a family-run company based in Leicestershire has had a successful history in creating bespoke storage solutions for the new-build market and personal home improvements. Tailor-made products designed by Hammonds maximise storage for […]
Safety in Storage
Key Elements for Safe Storage Stakapal Technical Director, Nick Betteley, guides you through the decision making process for your racking to create a safe site. You’ll hardly notice your racking if you select the right system for your business. However, making the wrong choice can have a huge impact on your business. Stakapal understands these […]
What type of Racking do I need?
Experienced Racking Manufacturers What type of racking do I need? Stakapal industry-leading racking manufacturers has produced racking and storage for manufacturing and warehousing industries across the UK. Technical Director of Stakapal, Nick Betteley advises you on what to consider when choosing your timber warehouse racking. Racking Storage Solutions It can be a difficult decision when […]
Bespoke Racking Solutions – Who are Stakapal?
Who are Stakapal? A family-run company for nearly 60 years, Stakapal has produced storage and industrial racking solutions for warehouse and manufacturing industries across the UK. Here, Technical Director at Stakapal, Nick Betteley explains how using the correct storage equipment can benefit your operation: Your choice of storage plays an important role in achieving productivity […]
Case Study: The Case for Guided Aisle Cantilever Racking
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 at a far greater height to ensure cubic space is utilised to the full. Long load products are […]
Racking Inspections: Are they a Legal Requirement?
It is usually an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) from the local council, or a Health and Safety Executive Inspector that demands that a company obtains a racking inspection of its cantilever racking by a ‘technically competent person’.
Racking Health Check
Cantilever Racking Health Checks You Should Carry Out In these tough and challenging economic times, it is understandable that many companies have had to delay the purchase of any new storage equipment for their warehouse or yard. What is more concerning, however, is the fact that in many cases this also applies to the ongoing […]
What is Cantilever Racking?
What is Cantilever Racking, and why is it the most popular storage solution for warehouses and yards? Heavy duty cantilever racks have numerous benefits that cater to the specific needs of industries that require them. Cantilever racks are made up of vertical single columns with horizontal arms. They are secured with wedge pins to carry long, […]
Why store Timber on Cantilever Racks?
Cantilever Racking is the most common method of racked storage for both Softwood and Hardwood 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 […]
What to do when you see signs of corrosion on your Pallet Racking?
Pallet Racking Corrosion Signs of corrosion on pallet racking can occur 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 […]