Frame height
Measure from the floor to the top of the upright/frame.
RACKING GUIDE
Measure it once.
Send it clearly.
A practical guide to the measurements, labels and photos that help identify existing pallet racking and compatible components.
RACKING GUIDE
Identify the rack.
Measure the essentials.
Rackway’s live buying guide stresses that similar-looking systems may not be compatible. These measurements and photographs make matching stock much easier.
Frame depth
Measure front upright to rear upright, outside to outside.
Beam length
Measure the beam span and photograph both end connectors.
Beam section
Record beam face height/width and any markings you can see.
Levels & quantities
Count the bays, beam levels and approximate total quantity.
Labels & upright holes
Photograph manufacturer/load labels, frame-hole pattern and beam connectors.
Best first message: one wide photo, one beam-connector close-up, one upright close-up, any load notice, approximate quantities and the postcode.
RACKING BASICS
Frames, beams
and load notices.
The vertical assemblies, usually with horizontal and diagonal bracing, feet and sometimes shims.
Horizontal members spanning between frames. Common lengths include 1350mm, 2700mm and 3300mm, but many other sizes exist.
Beam and bay capacities are normally stated as uniformly distributed loads on the rack’s load notice.
WHY RACKWAY
Practical warehouse work.
One team.
Rackway’s current site positions the business around buying and selling storage equipment, safe removals, stock availability and a straightforward approach to getting projects completed.
Buy, sell, remove, clear and plan with one Rackway team rather than passing the job between multiple suppliers.
Rackway’s published work covers everything from smaller storage jobs to major high-bay and mezzanine strip-outs.
Used racking and storage equipment can move from clearance projects back into useful stock for future customers.
Rackway combines its Reigate base and local contact points with project work across the UK.
RECENT RACKWAY WORK
Projects that show
the scale.
A few examples from Rackway’s published case-study archive, covering high-bay pallet racking, mezzanine floors, shelving and large strip-outs.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Useful answers.
Before you call.
Quick answers to the questions customers commonly need when buying, selling, removing or planning warehouse racking.
What photos are most useful?+
A wide bay photo, the beam connector, upright-hole pattern, load notice and any manufacturer labels are the most useful first images.
Why does the connector matter?+
Many systems look similar but are not compatible. The connector and upright-hole pattern are often the quickest way to narrow down the make.
Should I measure inside or outside the frame?+
For the first enquiry, clearly state how you took each measurement. Frame depth is most useful when measured consistently from upright to upright.
Do I need exact quantities?+
Not initially. An approximate bay count and number of beam levels is usually enough to begin identifying the job.
Do you work nationwide?+
Yes. Rackway handles projects across the UK and uses its local contact points as part of one nationwide team.
Can you help with small jobs?+
Yes. Rackway works from single bays and spare components through to major warehouse projects.
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