In selective racking, a pallet spans two beams and bends under its load. Racking ratings depend on span direction (across the 40-inch or 48-inch side), beam spacing and, for plastic pallets, temperature.
If loads will be racked, put the rack configuration in the RFQ and ask for a rating that matches it.
See also
- Static load
- The load a pallet can carry while resting on a flat floor.
- Dynamic load
- The load a pallet can carry while being moved by a forklift or pallet jack.
- Unit load
- Products, packaging and pallet handled together as one unit.