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Roll Out Pallet Rack Shelves
Turn a rack bay into a drawer. Pull the load out to the aisle instead of sending somebody in after it, and set your beams lower while you are at it.
You already own the rack. The problem is what happens at the back of it. Somebody has to reach in, climb up, or bring a lift over to get to a load that is three feet deep in a bay. It is slow, and it is where a lot of warehouse injuries come from.
A roll-out pallet shelf puts that load on a rolling platform. It comes out to the aisle, the operator works at the face of the rack, and it slides back. Same rack, same footprint, no more reaching in.
Two ways to mount it
Rack mounted
Installs on the uprights and beams you already have. Adjustable brackets fit structural and roll-formed rack, so nothing gets cut or drilled. It is the lighter, faster retrofit and the one most bays end up with.
- 1,000 or 2,000 lb UDL
- Rolls out to 75 percent of its depth
- Mounts to structural or roll-formed rack
- Lock-in as standard, lock-in/lock-out optional
Floor mounted
Rolls on tracks anchored to the slab and runs under the bay. Nothing attaches to the rack at all, which makes it the answer when the loads are heavy or when you would rather not touch the rack.
- 3,000 lb UDL
- Rolls out to 85 percent of its depth
- Tracks fit all North American rack
- Removable pull handle, several styles
See both of them work 1:00 each
No narration on either one. The rack-mounted shelf rolls out to three quarters of its depth and the brake holds it there. The floor-mounted cart comes further, all the way out from under the bay on its own track.
Rack mounted
Floor mounted
The density argument nobody mentions: once the load comes out to you, you no longer need the vertical clearance to reach into the bay. Beams can drop, and in a lot of warehouses that means an extra level in the same bay height. The roll-out shelf pays for itself in cube before it pays for itself in labor.
What you choose when you order
These are built to your bay, not pulled off a shelf, so a quote is a short list of decisions rather than a part number. Here is what we will ask you, and what is available for each.
Rack mounted
- Frame size. 30 x 42, 40 x 48 and 40 x 36 inches are the stock footprints. Other sizes get built.
- Top plate width. 34, 42, 46 or 52 inches, in 36, 42 or 48 inch depths. Wider plates ride on two or more bases.
- Deck surface. Perforated is standard. Smooth is available, and so is a custom deck if you are setting something specific on it.
- Lips. One inch on the sides and back holds boxes. Leave them off for skids that need to slide on and off flat.
- Locking. Lock-in comes standard. Lock-in with lock-out is an extra-cost option when you want a positive stop.
- Capacity. 1,000 or 2,000 pounds uniformly distributed.
Floor mounted
- Cart size. 34, 40, 42, 46 or 52 inches wide, in 36, 42 or 48 inch depths.
- Top plate. Optional. Without one you get an open frame, which is what most people want under a pallet.
- Lips. One inch, or none.
- Pull handle. Removable, in a 36 or 42 inch post, a T handle, a U handle, or no handle at all.
- Locking. Available.
- Capacity. 3,000 pounds uniformly distributed, rolling out to 85 percent of its depth.
Tell us which one you are leaning toward and we will send the spec sheet with your sizes filled in, so you are approving a drawing rather than a checklist.
Specifications
| Spec | Rack mounted | Floor mounted |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,000 or 2,000 lb UDL | 3,000 lb UDL |
| Roll-out extension | 75% of depth | 85% of depth |
| Mounting | To existing uprights and beams | Track anchored to slab |
| Rack compatibility | Structural and roll-formed | All North American rack |
| Rollers | Heavy-duty rollers, enclosed bearings | |
| Brake | Integrated brake system holds the platform during loading | |
| Options | Lockout, interchangeable top plates, multiple deck surfaces | |
| Construction | Heavy-duty steel, industrial powder coat | |
Where it earns its keep
- Order picking from deep bays, where the pick face is fine but the back of the pallet is not reachable.
- Die, mold and tooling storage, where the load is heavy, awkward and needs to come out flat and stay put.
- Maintenance and MRO cribs, where parts get picked by hand and nobody should be climbing a rack to do it.
- Slow-moving or seasonal stock that has to be stored dense but pulled cleanly when it is finally needed.
- Any bay where somebody currently climbs. That is the safety case, and it is usually the one that gets the purchase approved.
Common questions
Will it fit the rack we already have?
The rack-mounted version uses adjustable brackets and installs on both structural and roll-formed rack. The floor-mounted version runs on its own track and is compatible with all North American rack manufacturers, so it does not need to fit anything. Send us photos of your uprights and beam configuration and we will confirm before you order.
How much weight will it hold?
Rack mounted is 1,000 pounds uniformly distributed as standard, with a 2,000 pound build available. Floor mounted is 3,000 pounds uniformly distributed. If your loads are heavier than the rack-mounted range, the floor-mounted version is the one to look at, and it is also the one that does not add any load to your uprights.
Does it stay put when it is pulled out?
Yes. An integrated brake holds the platform in position while it is being loaded or unloaded. A lockout is available as an option if you want a positive stop.
How many can go in one bay?
Two rack-mounted shelves in a bay needs a level capacity of at least 5,000 pounds; three needs at least 6,000. Beams have to be bolted to the uprights and the uprights properly anchored to the floor, and only one shelf should be opened at a time. We check all of that against your rack before quoting.
Do we have to modify our rack?
Not for the floor-mounted version, which is anchored to the slab and does not touch the rack. The rack-mounted version attaches to existing uprights and beams without cutting or drilling the frame.
Can we lower our beams after installing these?
That is one of the main reasons to install them. Because nobody has to reach into the bay any more, the clearance you were leaving for access can often be recovered. We will work through the beam layout with you as part of the quote.
What is the difference between this and a pallet rack drawer?
Same idea, different vocabulary. Some people call it a roll-out shelf, some a pull-out shelf, some a pallet rack drawer. It is a rolling platform in a rack bay either way.
Request a Quote
Tell us what you are storing, how much of it, and the space you have to work with. Our team will size it against your material list and get you a number. If a rack is not the right answer for your operation, we will tell you that too.
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