DC Space & Storage Solutions

Adjustable pallet racking provides direct access to every pallet, allowing operators to pick or replenish stock without moving other loads. This makes it ideal for warehouses that require high selectivity and fast stock rotation.

In contrast, systems such as drive-in racking and push back racking store pallets several positions deep, increasing storage density but reducing selectivity. Cantilever racking, on the other hand, is designed for long or irregular loads such as timber, pipes or sheet materials, using projecting arms instead of horizontal beams. Adjustable pallet racking stands apart because of its flexibility and suitability for mixed product types, making it one of the most adaptable and widely used storage solutions in UK warehouses.

Yes. Adjustable beam pallet racking is designed for adaptability. Beams can be raised, lowered or repositioned to accommodate changes in pallet height, load size or storage type. This flexibility means the same system can be reconfigured as business needs evolve, reducing the cost of future expansion or layout changes. The process can be carried out by trained installers to maintain compliance with SEMA and HSE standards.

Under UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance and SEMA codes of practice, racking should be visually checked by warehouse staff on a weekly basis and formally inspected at least once every 12 months by a qualified SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI). Routine checks help identify impact damage, loose components or overloading early, reducing the risk of accidents. DC Space & Storage Solutions provides scheduled inspections and racking repair services to help businesses meet PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) requirements and maintain safe operation.

Yes. Many adjustable pallet racking systems can be designed to work with semi-automated and fully automated material handling equipment, such as guided forklifts, pallet shuttles and conveyor-fed systems. The open-beam configuration and modular design make it suitable for integration into automated picking or high-bay storage environments. Automation not only improves efficiency and accuracy but also enhances safety by reducing manual handling.