Meaning the further apart the beam spacing the less capacity the frame is rated to hold.
How to determine rack capacity.
For one pallet per shelf the values should be multiplied by 0 90.
The first is the shelf dimensions.
For our purpose let s say we will place two pallet loads of 2000 lbs each side by side on the rack.
Capacity ratings for rack frames are rated based on a maximum unsupported span.
The rack upright height width gauge pattern and foot plate size also play a role in capacity.
Capacities include 12 5 impact for two pallets side by side.
Capacity chart is based on current rmi specifications.
For example if you have a 16 tall frame with 4 beam levels rated at 3 000 lbs.
It doesn t matter if the beam spacing is 36 between all other beams.
There are three variables that determine the load capacity of a mini racking system.
You calculate the maximum weight of your combined pallet loads then size your decks beams uprights bracing and baseplates so they re above and beyond that anticipated limit.
Therefore you need a rack beam with a capacity of at least 4000 lbs per pair to support the load safely.
They are able to withstand heavy loads while the installation is designed to be as lightweight as possible.
Load capacity for pallet rack beams are based upon a per pair load on the rack.
Each the total frame capacity needed will be 12 000 lbs.
The thickness strength and soil all play a part in this factor.
In theory figuring out how to determine rack capacity is fairly straightforward.
The second is the type of decking chosen and the third is the type of beam used.
Finally the load beam plays a factor with things such as length width gauge beam connect and product spacing affecting it.
Rack capacity is like a chain subject to the limitations of its weakest link.
For example if you have a space between your floor and the first beam of 60 that s the number that limits your upright and total rack capacity.
Consequently the rack s own weight rarely exceeds 5 of the load stored in the facility s interior.
There are two possible types of beam.
For a three pallet wide shelf the values should be multiplied by 0 95.
This engineering service first consists of collecting the necessary measurements of your racking systems.
The key thing to remember is that any length of unsupported span limits the entire rack.