Pallet Rack Safety Netting | New & Used

Pallet rack safety netting helps protect employees, inventory and equipment from products falling out of elevated warehouse storage. Installed along the back or front of pallet rack systems, safety netting provides an additional layer of protection in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.

Midwest Material Handling offers new pallet rack safety netting in a variety of configurations, including modular, fixed and sliding systems. We also occasionally have used safety netting available for businesses looking for a more economical option. Whether you are protecting an existing warehouse or outfitting a new storage facility, we can help you find the right solution.

5 Basic Types of Pallet Rack Safety Netting

Different warehouse applications require different types of pallet rack protection. From modular netting panels to traditional fixed systems, several options are available to help prevent products from falling behind or out of pallet rack storage.

1. Modular Pallet Rack Safety Netting

Modular pallet rack safety netting is a versatile solution for protecting employees, inventory and surrounding work areas. Individual netting panels attach to pallet rack structures and can be connected or overlapped to provide coverage across different rack configurations.

Modular systems offer flexibility when covering individual rack bays or larger sections of pallet racking. Multiple panels can accommodate different rack heights and widths while providing a protective barrier behind stored products.

Modular pallet rack safety netting is particularly useful for:

• Preventing cartons and loose products from falling into warehouse aisles.

• Protecting employees working near pallet rack systems.

• Containing products above conveyors and machinery.

• Protecting inventory from falling or becoming displaced.

• Adding protection to existing pallet rack installations.

• Accommodating different rack bay widths and configurations.

Modular netting provides an adaptable solution for warehouses with varying rack dimensions and storage requirements. Panel dimensions, attachment hardware and mounting configurations should be selected to match the existing rack structure and intended application.

2. Fixed Pallet Rack Safety Netting

Fixed pallet rack safety netting provides stationary protection along the back or sides of pallet rack systems. The netting attaches to the rack structure and creates a barrier to help prevent stored products from falling into adjacent aisles, work areas or other occupied spaces.

Fixed netting is commonly used in warehouses where pallets and merchandise remain stored behind a permanent protective barrier.

Depending on the rack configuration, fixed netting can be installed directly against the rear of the rack or positioned farther away using offset mounting hardware.

Common applications include:

• Back-of-rack product containment

• Protection along warehouse walkways

• Separation between storage areas and workspaces

• Preventing products from falling into adjacent operating areas

3. Sliding Pallet Rack Safety Netting

Sliding pallet rack safety netting provides protection while allowing employees to access stored products when needed.

Unlike stationary netting, sliding systems can be moved aside for order picking, replenishment and other warehouse activities. The netting can then be returned to its protective position when access is no longer required.

Sliding rack safety netting is particularly useful in warehouses where employees regularly pick products directly from pallet rack locations and need access to the front of the rack.

4. Pallet Rack Safety Cables

Pallet rack safety cables provide another option for protecting warehouse storage systems from pallet push-through.

Steel cable systems attach to the pallet rack structure and create a restraint behind stored pallets. They help prevent pallets and products from moving beyond the rear of the rack during loading, unloading and normal warehouse operations.

Safety cables offer an alternative to conventional netting for certain rack protection applications. The appropriate cable arrangement depends on rack dimensions, pallet configuration and the intended application.

5. Pallet Rack Safety Straps

Heavy-duty webbing straps installed across the rear of pallet rack bays to help prevent palletized products from pushing into the flue space or falling behind the rack. A very inexpensive option to create added safety to your racking system.

Why Choose Modular Pallet Rack Safety Netting?

Modular pallet rack safety netting is a popular choice for warehouses looking to add protection to existing pallet rack systems. Its panel-based design provides flexibility when configuring coverage for different rack dimensions and warehouse layouts.

Unlike a single continuous netting installation, modular systems use individual panels that can be arranged to accommodate specific rack configurations. Panels can connect or overlap to provide coverage across multiple rack bays.

This flexibility makes modular netting particularly useful when:

• Protecting individual pallet rack bays

• Covering multiple sections of warehouse racking

• Adding safety protection to an existing rack installation

• Accommodating different rack heights and bay widths

• Expanding or modifying an existing netting system

Whether you need to protect a single rack section or multiple rows of warehouse storage, modular netting provides a practical approach to warehouse product containment.

Pallet Rack Netting Installation Options

Proper installation is an important consideration when selecting pallet rack safety netting. The rack configuration, product overhang and available mounting locations all influence how the netting should be installed.

Two common installation configurations for fixed pallet rack netting are flush mount and offset mount.

Flush Mount Installation

Flush mount netting attaches directly to the rear of the pallet rack uprights. This configuration keeps the netting close to the rack structure and works well when stored pallets and products do not extend beyond the rear of the rack.

Offset Mount Installation

Offset mount netting uses brackets and supporting hardware to position the netting behind the pallet rack structure.

This configuration provides additional clearance when pallets or stored products extend beyond the rear of the rack. The offset mounting arrangement allows the netting to remain behind the stored products while providing a protective barrier.

The appropriate mounting method depends on the rack layout, product dimensions and installation requirements.

Benefits of Pallet Rack Safety Netting

• Employee Protection: Helps prevent falling products from reaching employees working near pallet rack systems.

• Inventory Protection: Helps contain merchandise and reduce product damage and loss.

• Warehouse Safety: Helps keep loose products and cartons from falling into aisles and work areas.

• Equipment Protection: Provides an additional barrier to help protect conveyors, machinery and other equipment.

• Flexible Configurations: Available in modular and fixed systems to accommodate different pallet rack layouts.

New and Used Pallet Rack Safety Netting

Midwest Material Handling offers new pallet rack safety netting for a variety of warehouse applications. We also occasionally acquire used safety netting, providing another option for businesses looking to reduce equipment costs.

Used netting availability varies depending on incoming inventory. If you are interested in used pallet rack safety netting, contact us to see what we currently have available.

Whether you are looking for new modular netting or an economical used option, Midwest Material Handling can help you explore the available products.

Other Pallet Rack Accessories

Safety netting is just one of several products available to help improve the safety and functionality of pallet rack systems.

Midwest Material Handling also offers a variety of pallet rack accessories and protection products, including:

• Pallet rack post protectors
• End-of-aisle protectors
• Backstop beams and guards
• Wire rack guards and panels
• Row spacers and wall ties
• Pallet supports and flanged cross bars
• Wire security enclosures

Explore our complete selection of Pallet Rack Accessories to find additional products for your warehouse.

Pallet Rack Safety Netting Shipped Nationwide

Midwest Material Handling supplies pallet rack safety netting and warehouse storage products to customers throughout the United States.

Whether you are outfitting a new warehouse, expanding an existing storage system or adding protection to your current pallet racking, we can help you identify the right products for your application. Our team understands pallet rack systems and the importance of selecting the appropriate accessories for your warehouse.

Need Pallet Rack Safety Netting?

If you are considering pallet rack safety netting for your warehouse, Midwest Material Handling can help you find the right solution. Tell us about your existing pallet rack system, the areas you want to protect and the products you store. Photos and approximate rack dimensions are helpful when evaluating your application.

Contact Midwest Material Handling today to discuss modular pallet rack safety netting, fixed safety nets, sliding netting and other warehouse protection products.

Call (614) 733-0505 or contact our team for pricing and availability.