Pallet Rack Accessories-Post, Aisle, Column Protector, Row Spacer, Wall Tie. Ohio

Pallet Rack Accessories… Post Protector, Column Guard, End of Aisle Guards, Row Spacer and Wall Ties

Contact our sales department for additional information on a wide range of Pallet Rack Accessories designed for increased efficiency, added security of stored products and enhanced stability. The primary function of these items is… INCREASED SAFETY! Let’s talk about some of the more common accessories…

Post Protector

Protecting your rack fixtures is protecting a large investment. A Post Protector is designed to prevent damage to pallet rack upright columns during loading and removal of pallets. We are often asked “what is the most effective method of protecting my Pallet Rack Uprights from damage?” The answer is relatively simple… the most effective solution to protect front column Uprights from Forklift or Fork Truck damage is a simple 12″-24″ high Steel Post Protector. Standard inside dimension (ID) width sizes from 4.5″-8.5″. 

These simple Post Protectors have been around as long as Pallet racking has been on the market. They are the least expensive (generally less than $50 each) but are the most effective protection method available in today’s marketplace! 

How are Post Protectors installed? Post protectors are typically anchored into the flooring directly in front of the upright. Bolt-on pallet rack post protectors are typically attached directly to the rack column and are available in either steel or hardened plastic. These Post Protectors are simply positioned around the front of the Upright column and 4-5 (the exact number of required anchors is dependent on the manufacturer) concrete wedge anchors installed. Generally, we use a commercially available 3.75″-4″ x 0.5″ wedge anchor. 

We are happy to supply the anchors or you can purchase yourself. A simple “Screw Anchor” can also be used, reducing the install time (not a big deal for a few anchors but a significant time savings when several hundred are being installed!).

• Heavy duty Steel Post Protectors provide a low-cost method of reducing damage to expensive equipment, product and materials as well as protecting personnel from falling rack structures hit by moving vehicles.
• 5-gauge steel protectors are easily mounted by securing to the concrete floor.
• Post Protectors are painted in safety yellow hard glossy finish for a durable attractive appearance.

Column Guard

Another common and inexpensive method to protect your Pallet Rack Upright columns is a bolt-on Column Guard. These guards differ in design from Post Protectors as they are simply bolted onto the Upright column and are designed to “deflect” fork or skid impact to the Upright. These come in many different styles and designs. They are not anchored to the concrete but instead bolted directly to the Upright in two locations. These are a very common rack accessory… but while these guards can help, in our opinion, they simply do not provide the same level of upright protection as a standard Post Protector.

End of Aisle Guard-Protector

End of Aisle Protectors are a superior method for protecting the end of Pallet Rack aisles from forklift or motorized vehicle damage. They “wrap” around the front and rear columns to provide maximum protection. These can be purchased as either “left hand” or “right hand”, based on their installation position and come in a range of different depths based on the Upright depths. These also are designed for common “back-to-back” rack configurations.

• Unit mounts directly to the floor surrounding the upright frame.
• Heavy Duty design has 12″ tall upright with 6″ tall x 4″ wide angle, 1/2″ thick.
• Standard design has 8″ tall upright with 5″ tall x 3″ wide angle, 1/4″ thick.
• Standard lengths are 36″, 42″ or 48″.
• Available in right sides, left sides and doubles.
• Powder coated safety yellow.
• 5/8″ x 4.75″ anchors are available upon request.

Row Spacer and Wall Tie

Two of the most common Pallet Rack accessories are the Steel Row Spacer and Steel Wall Tie. A bit about each…

Row Spacer

Are used in back-to-back applications. Row Spacers keep an even and equal spacing from the two back-to-back rack sections. They come in several different lengths, the most common being 6”, 12”, 18” and 24” long. They are furnished with mounting hardware (nuts, washers and bolts) and bolt onto each upright. We recommend a Row Spacer positioned near the top (8”-12”) and another near the bottom (8”-12”). Row Spacers are not only designed to keep back-to-back rack sections properly spaced; an additional benefit is they also provide additional stability to the rack section.

Wall Tie

Wall Ties are similar in design and installation to Row Spacers but these simply tie or connect the Pallet Rack section to a wall, building column, structure or building. This accessory is somewhat uncommon… We don’t sell many of these as we do not recommend that the Pallet Rack section be connected to a building or structure in any way. These Wall ties can be used effectively in other applications though.

Flanged Cross Bar (occasionally referred to as “Lapped or Unlapped”)

Unflanged Cross Bar (Flat top)

Available Depths: 36″, 42″, 48″

Flanged Cross Bars reduce the load on pallet rack beams by distributing weight more evenly. This added support enhances rack security, preventing rack failure and protecting both your products and personnel. Flanged Pallet Rack Cross Bars are flanged on both sides and made to fit into the 1 5/8″ deep step of a Pallet Rack cross Beam. 

Finish is either orange or galvanized,

Note: We suggest the Cross Bars should be tek screwed in the front and the back to secure them (and keep from moving) to the Pallet Rack Beams. 

Most Pallet Rack accessories are in-stock and can be shipped with any order and include…