Design considerations
  • Beam length
Is determined by the width of the pallets plus 75mm minimum clearance between pallets and uprights.
  • Beam type/load
Is determined by the total pallet load per pair of beams. The beam loads are quoted as UDL (Uniformly distributed load)
  • Beam pitch
Is determined by the pallet height + the minimum operating clearance between the load and underside of the beam of the next level + the beam depth. Consideration has to be given to the pitch of the beam lug locator slots. Some systems are set at 50, 75 or 100mm.
  • First beam level
Is determined by the same as beam pitch but sometimes consideration has to be given to the clearance required by the fork lift truck.
  • Frame depth
Is determined from the size and type of pallet being stored. The frame depth allows the beams to support the pallet with it overhanging the beams for safety.
  • Frame height
Is determined by the beam pitch multiplied by the number of levels in the bay.
  • Frame load
Is determined by the number of beam levels in a bay and the load capacity of the beams.

From the above details the beam and frame combination can be ascertained to ensure that you are offered the correct specification.