A Case For Rack Reinforcement
The food distribution industry, with there low profit margins are forced to move a lot of pallets in order to turn a profit. Their lift truck drivers are expected to operate very quickly. Therefore they are notoriously tough on rack. Studies in the industry have shown that it can cost in excess of $1200. to replace a damaged upright. When you consider the costs: two employees, two lift trucks, overtime wages, time spent unloading racks, disassembling racks, replacement racks, reinstallation & reload. Not to mention the liability involved in a rack failure. Experienced Warehouse Managers agree that is wiser to invest a little money in column reinforcement at the start than absorb the high cost of replacing damaged rack down the road. Rack reinforcement can greatly reduce forklift damage and add years to the life of your rack system.

Ridg-U-Rak High Performance Upright Frame Adders

	Column Sentry I : Single front column channel reinforcement from the floor up to the second horizontal brace. 8.2# Best Value! *Column Sentry II : Single front column Double Channel Reinforcement from the floor up to the second horizontal brace. 16.4# Best Value!
*Tests prove it offers better impact resistance than structural racking. No other reinforcing method in the industry offers the protection, strength and economy of Column Sentry II.

Protecting Storage Rack Investments
Solutions To Prevent Upright Frame Damage

	Slant-Back Uprights : Slanting a frame's front column away from the aisle-way isolates the frame from lift truck traffic without sacrificing aisle space or capacity. Not recommend for single rows only back to back rows. Safety and the greatly reduced possibility of frame damage over the long term can offset the larger upfront investment.
	Set-Back Uprights : Offsetting the frame's front column away from the aisle-way isolates the frame from lift truck traffic without sacrificing aisle space or capacity. Not recommended for single rows only back to back rows. Safety and the greatly reduced possibility of frame damage over the long term can offset the larger upfront investment.

	Column Guards : Column Guards can be used for new installations, but are the ideal solution for increasing safety and the reduction of further rack damage in an existing installation. Floor mounted keeps the impact separate from the column. Note: Floor mounted guards fit only standard non-seismic floor pads.