Premierack Accessories & Specifications
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| Coil Cradles | Cross Channel Shelves | Pallet Supports | Fork Spacers |
| Coil Cradles span pairs of box beams to support unit loads such as wire or steel coils. The standard coil cradles are to suit a diameter of 580 mm with a maximum load of 500 kg uniformly distributed. | Cross Channel Shelves fit between step beams to provide a level loading. The shelves are manufactured 152 mm wide and 1.6 mm thick. | Pallet Supports are located in pairs over the top of box beams and provide a secondary support to weak pallets. They are also available with an upturn to retain chipboard. | Fork Spacers are raised supports which allow the deposit and retrieval of flat unit loads using a fork-lift truck. They are made to a standard height of 63 mm above the beam. |
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| Row Ties | Wall Ties | Drum Stops | Pallet Skid Channels |
| Row Ties are used to connect adjoining rows of frames. The aim of these ties is to provide strength and uniformity throughout the structure. | Wall Ties are used to tie racks to walls or to structural members. They provide strength and uniformity throughout the system. | Drum stops fit over the front and rear beams to positively locate drums or barrels and are available to suit all Premierack box beam sizes. The standard components are to suit a 45 gallon (205 litre) drum with a diameter of 610 mm. | Skid Channels are used in pairs between beams to provide guidance for post pallets, pallet boxes, mesh cages and other containers with legs or feet. The post pallet feet are located in the skid channels directly over the pallet racking beams. |
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| Column Sentry | Upright Protector | Corner Protector | Rack Sentry |
| Column Sentries are wrap around protectors used to protect building columns from impact by fork-lift trucks. They are available in an extensive range to suit most column sizes. More information . . . |
A standard metal upright protector supplied in two parts and bolted together on site. | Formed from a single piece of steel, this corner protector can be positioned at the end of runs to protect the base of the frame. | Rack Sentry - a semi-flexible plastic channel which is available in a bright safety yellow and secured to the upright by means of velcro straps. More information . . . |
Standard Component Colours
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| Pastel Orange (RAL 2003) |
Gentian Blue (RAL 5010) |
Other colours are available on request.
Performance Comparisons
| Performance of Racking System | Adjustable | Double Deep | Narrow Aisle | Drive-In / Through | Live Storage | Push Back | Mobile | Multi-Tier |
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| Use of Floor Space | 50% | 70% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 70% | 80% | 80% |
| Use of Height | 70% | 70% | 80% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% | 90% |
| Speed of Access & Throughput | 80% | 60% | 80% | 50% | 80% | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Access to Individual Pallets | 100% | 50% | 100% | 40% | 40% | 60% | 100% | 100% |
| Occupancy Rates | 90% | 70% | 90% | 60% | 80% | 80% | 90% | 90% |
| Stock Rotation | 60% | 40% | 60% | 60% | 100% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Ease of Management & Control | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 80% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Specialist Handling Equipment | No | Yes | Yes | No* | No | No† | No | N/A |
| Ease of Relocation | 100% | 100% | 100% | 70% | 70% | 80% | 100%‡ | 100% |
| System Adjustability | 100% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 40% | 100% | 100% | 70% |
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* No but restricted
† No but need to check with manufacturer
‡ 100% not including bases
Specifications
Frames
Features & Benefits
- 90 mm wide upright ensures full system stability
- Available in a range of thicknesses from 1.5 mm to 2.4 mm to suit different load requirements
- 50 mm slot formation enables full system adjustability
- Bolted horizontal and diagonal bracing for ease of assembly
- Totally reversible upright enables damaged uprights to be re-used
- A unique one piece splice can be rolled and used as an internal stiffener to reinforce frames
- Composite frames can be created to achieve optimum efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Standard finish RAL 5010 blue
Thickness of Frames Available
- M95 - 1.5 mm thick
- H95 - 1.9 mm thick
- XH95 - 2.4 mm thick
Beams
Features & Benefits
- 5 hook connector - the stiffening ribs and rolled edges offer great stability
- Standard beam lengths from 975 mm to 3900 mm allow variety of pallet sizes and unit loads to be stored
- Available in a wide range of open, box or step profiles to suit any storage application
- Safety locking pin prevents accidental dislodgement
- Standard finish RAL 2003 orange
Beam Profiles |
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| Step Beams | Box Beams | Open Beams |
| Step beams are available in three depths, 108S and 83S have a 42 mm step, 57S has a 22 mm step. | Box beams are available in a comprehensive range to cover most loading requirements. | Open beams are available in three standard depths and are a cost-effective alternative to box beams. They can be manufactured to any depth or material thickness to suit your exact load carrying requirements. |
| Standard Beam Depths: 108 mm (108S), 83 mm (83S), 57 mm (57S) | Standard Beam Depths: 155 mm (155B), 140 mm (140B), 127 mm (127B), 114 mm (114B), 100 mm (100B), 89 mm (89B), 75 mm (75B) | Standard Beam Depths: 100 mm (100PN), 85 mm (85PN), 60 mm (60PN) |