Warehouse and Pallet Racking

Put simply, pallet racking us a storage system (or ‘material handling’ system) that’s specifically designed to hold goods stored on pallets. Typically made up of multiple layers/levels of shelving, the pallets can be accessed by an operative using a forklift truck. By using the vertical space of a warehouse, businesses are able to maximise the storage available to them, increasing storage density and fitting more pallets into the same size warehouse.

There are different types of pallet racking to suit different types of products, sizes or layouts of warehouse, inventory turnaround times and so on.

There are a number of questions you need to answer before ordering a racking system…

• How much storage do you actually need? – Do you have a target pallet count you want to achieve?
• What are your plans for the future? – Sure, you can buy a pallet racking system that’ll work in the here and now, but what about 2 years from now? If you have plans for growth and don’t want to relocate to get more space, your pallet racking system may need to grow with you.
• What types of products will you be storing? – Large? Small? Heavy?
• How often do you need to access your products? – Regularly? Infrequently?
• What type of forklift do you have? – Whilst wide aisle pallet racking is compatible with all types of forklift, other types of racking may not be. If you don’t want to/can’t afford to buy a new truck, you’ll need a racking system that works with your existing model.
• How much floorspace do you have? – If it’s at a premium you may want to consider a narrow-aisle or drive in / drive through pallet racking system, designed specifically for units with smaller floor areas.
• How high are your ceilings? – If you’re lucky enough to have a warehouse with particularly high ceilings, other options may present themselves.
• Cost – How much can you afford to spend? If budgets are tight you may want to consider a pre-owned pallet racking system (something we specialise in).
• Safety – How are you going to protect your business, your inventory and, most importantly, your team? Does the pallet racking system you’re considering meet the appropriate regulations, and does it come with all of the necessary safety equipment?

There’s a lot to think about here, isn’t there? In reality, however, we’ll help all of these questions for you, everything discussed here into account before recommending the perfect racking system for your needs. Hassle free, expert advice from the UK’s pallet racking specialists.

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100%. Unlike many industrial storage specialists, we don’t just supply shelving, pallet racking or mezzanine systems. Instead, our time-served, SEIRS approved installation teams will also install it for you as well. By choosing Alternative Storage Systems, you’re not only getting the benefit of the equipment warranty, but we’ll also guarantee the quality of our installation service, too.

What’s more, our in-house design team will also design a storage solution to suit the specific requirements of your business and warehouse, completely free of charge.

Yes, we can. In fact, whilst many pallet racking companies only supply brand new products, a large proportion of the pallet racking we install is second hand. By opting for a pre owned storage system from Alternative Storage Systems, you’re not only getting the same level of quality, you’re also getting exceptional value for money, not to mention benefiting from significantly reduced lead in times (we always hold large stocks of pre owned pallet racking ready for immediate delivery).

We certainly do. All industrial shelving, pallet racking and mezzanine floor sales come complete with our free, in-house design service.

Backed up by more than 30 years of industrial storage experience, we’ll use AutoCAD to produce precise, detailed, and easy-to-understand plans (backed up by common sense, jargon-free advice) that’ll help you get the most out of your warehouse.

Yes! From Devon to Inverness and everywhere in between, we travel throughout the UK, designing, supplying, and installing high quality storage systems to warehouses, commercial units, retail premises and more. Whether you need industrial shelving, pallet racking, or mezzanine floors, we offer a truly nationwide service.

Easy… we’ll tell you! With more than three decades of industry experience, our time-served experts are perfectly placed to advise on the most appropriate solution for your warehouse. From mezzanines and pallet racking to shelving and beyond, they’ll take the time to get to know you, your facility and your challenges, carrying out a detailed on-site assessment before making their professional recommendations. That’ll include the type of storage system you need, and the amount of storage (e.g. the storage density or pallet count etc.) your facility can take.

Absolutely. As a family business built on family values, we’re focused on value and customer service rather than our bottom line. We love working with companies with a lower budget – or those who simply don’t see the need to invest in brand new equipment – and offer a range of great value and pre-owned shelving, pallet racking and even mezzanine floors to suit almost all budgets.

Whether you’ve been sold the wrong equipment, whether it’s been installed or laid out incorrectly, or whether your existing layout simply isn’t working for you anymore, we can help. Most of the time a simple reconfiguration is required. If additional components or entire pallet racking units are needed, however, we can supply new or high quality, pre-owned racking to supplement or replace what’s there.

The answer to this question depends in part upon how much additional storage space you need, and what you’re looking to do with all of that extra space.

If your products are non-palletised and you’re already using all of your available floorspace for shelving, either a multi-tier shelving system or a mezzanine floor (with additional shelving on top) could be the way forward. If you keep all of your products on pallets, however, then either a narrow aisle or a drive in / drive through pallet racking system might be ideal.

Whatever storage challenge you’re facing, we’re here to help. With over 30 years of industrial storage experience, we’ll be able to assess your unit and your requirements before recommending the best value and most appropriate solution for your business.

Quickly! We understand that, for our clients, time is money. And lost time and productivity means both revenue and profit are taking a hit. Whilst we’re able to provide brand new storage systems with a modest lead time, unlike most firms we almost always hold a huge stock of pallet racking, industrial shelving and even mezzanine floors. Not only do these offer exceptional value for money, they’re also available almost immediately.

Yes, it is, although that could depend upon a number of different factors. Having worked in industrial storage for more than 30 years, we’re experts in installing shelving, racking and mezzanines with minimal or even no drop in productivity. Our ability to do this will depend upon the nature of your work, the size and layout of your facility, your working hours and so on.

If this is a concern to you, simply get in touch. A member of our installation team will be on hand to help.

Yes, absolutely. There are a number of options here, depending upon the nature of your inventory, your target storage density or pallet count, the height of your warehouse and more!

If you stock non-palletised items then industrial shelving could be perfect thanks to its ability to be configured into any number of of layouts.

If you hold palletised items, however, we can design and supply a bespoke pallet racking system specifically designed around your unit’s unique layout.

If you have limited floor space but need to add additional storage or office/display space, it may be possible to install a mezzanine floor that will sit directly above your ground floor, and all without disrupting your existing operations. No matter how unusual your unit’s floorplan, we can help you get the most out of it.

Yes, you can. Almost all industrial shelving or pallet racking can be dismantled, transported, and installed in your new facility.

At Alternative Storage Systems, we offer a dedicated warehouse relocation service, with all work being carried out by our SEIRS approved installation teams.

Wide aisle pallet racking is by far the most popular form of pallet racking, found in warehouses, distribution centres, and countless other facilities all around the world. This is thanks to its robust construction, flexibility, ease of installation and low maintenance burden, not to mention the fact that it’s compatible with all types of forklift.

Yes! The last thing you want to be doing is to invest in a new pallet racking system, only to leave it behind when you move to a new location. Thankfully, almost every pallet racking system can be relocated. Our SEIRS approved installation team are also experts at removing existing systems and reinstalling them in another facility.