Professional Services
Pallet Rack Upright Repair
McGee's Goal in Rack Repair
Goal is to replace the damaged portion of the upright and strengthen portion of upright currently damaged with a solution that minimizes the same result. We adhere to RMI Specification - Section 1.4.9.
Highlights
- Repair kit is structurally much stronger than existing upright - Typical construction is double posted structural with a front angle deflector.
- The connection is the only question of the repair kit's strength - a welded splice sleeve is used to create a connection point stronger than the rest of the upright
- Foot Plate is oversized and designed to miss the current anchor points creating a new stronger anchoring location
- On sight welding is to be performed by a certified welder with rack repair experience
- If demanded a complete set of stamped structural drawings can be provided (at a cost of approximately $1,000.00) detailing the repair.
Typical Pallet Rack Repair Procedure
- Upon visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be unloaded immediately by the user until the damaged portion is repaired or replaced.
- Bottom rack level on both sides of upright to be repaired must be emptied (assuming beam level is below rack repair level).
- A 10 ton Hydraulic ball jack then engages the racking and takes the weight off the area of the upright to be repaired
- The portion of the upright damaged is cut loose along with horizontal brace and diagonal brace. Repair kit is inserted and welded (bolted options also available) into place and anchored.
Beginning repair job on a pallet rack upright that was accidently hit by a fork lift.
Step two in this pallet rack repair. The damaged leg has been carefully cut and removed.
The damaged upright has been replaced. A new upright is in place and painted to match. This pallet rack repair job is finished.
