Fredon Handling provides pallet racking and industrial shelving solutions for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, parts rooms and other industrial storage applications.
The right storage system depends on much more than available floor space. Pallet dimensions, load weight, inventory rotation, picking frequency, forklift access, aisle width, clear height and future growth all influence which storage configuration makes the most sense.
Fredon Handling can help evaluate these requirements and identify a storage system designed around the way your facility actually operates.
Pallet Racking Systems
Pallet racking allows facilities to use vertical space while keeping palletized inventory organized and accessible. Different rack configurations provide different balances between storage density, selectivity and material flow.
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking provides direct access to individual pallet positions and is one of the most versatile warehouse storage systems.
It is particularly useful for facilities handling many SKUs where accessibility is more important than achieving the highest possible storage density.
Drive-In and Drive-Through Racking
Drive-in and drive-through pallet rack systems increase storage density by allowing lift equipment to enter the rack structure.
These systems can be useful for storing larger quantities of similar products where maximizing pallet positions is a priority.
Pallet Flow Racking
Pallet flow rack uses inclined lanes and gravity to move pallets toward the picking or unloading position.
This configuration can support first-in, first-out inventory movement while improving storage density.
Cantilever Racking
Cantilever rack is designed for long, bulky or irregular materials that can be difficult to store on conventional pallet rack.
Common applications include pipe, tubing, lumber, bar stock, furniture and other long products.
Industrial Shelving
Industrial shelving provides organized storage for smaller products, cartons, tools, components and hand-picked inventory.
Fredon Handling can help provide industrial shelving for applications including:
- Manufacturing parts rooms
- Maintenance departments
- Assembly areas
- Warehouses
- Tool storage
- MRO inventory
- Point-of-use parts storage
- Production support areas
Depending on the application, solutions may include open shelving, closed shelving, modular storage systems and other industrial storage configurations.
Pallet Racking vs. Industrial Shelving
Pallet racking is generally intended for palletized loads handled with forklifts or other lift equipment.
Industrial shelving is typically designed for smaller products and materials that employees access manually.
Many facilities benefit from using both. Pallet rack can store reserve inventory while shelving supports smaller quantities closer to assembly, maintenance or picking areas.
How to Choose the Right Storage System
Before selecting pallet racking or shelving, consider:
- Product and pallet dimensions
- Maximum load weights
- Number of SKUs
- Required accessibility
- Inventory rotation
- Forklift type
- Available clear height
- Aisle requirements
- Picking methods
- Existing columns and obstructions
- Future growth requirements
The best storage system balances capacity, accessibility, workflow and efficient use of facility space.
Plan Your Storage System With Fredon Handling
Whether you need a few shelving sections, a new pallet racking system or a larger warehouse storage solution, Fredon Handling can help evaluate your space, inventory and operating requirements.
Contact Fredon Handling to discuss your pallet racking and industrial shelving application.