Standard Pallet Racking Upright Sizes

Standard Pallet Racking Upright Sizes

The upright is the primary component of any pallet racking system.

Today were talking about the standard (or most common) upright sizes.

The most commonupright depth(front-to-back) is 42, while 36 and 48 deep uprights are also standard sizes.

Uprights come in a much greater variety of heights. The common height range is 8 to 24.

The vast majority of uprights are 3 wide (across the front face of the post).

Why are 36, 42 and 48 standard depths?

Uprights are designed to accommodate pallets, which are relatively standardized in the USA.

For example the 42 upright is ideal for 48 deep pallets, providing 3 of overhang on the front and back. Since 48 deep pallets are so common, so is the 42 deep upright.

Of course there are many other depths.

24, 30 and 44 are not uncommon. We have stocked uprights up to 72 in depth. Uprights less than 24 in depth will probably never be used with pallets, but can be useful for hand stacking situations.

There is no standard upright height. Uprights are usually manufactured in 2 increments, from 8 to 24 tall.

However uprights can theoretically be manufactured or cut to any height as long as the upright is sufficiently strong to hold the intended load. (Load limits have to do with the steel gauge, the post design, and the beam spacing).

Almost allracking styleshave uprights with 3 width on the outer face of the post. This convention makes it easy to calculate the length of a racking row.

There are exceptions. For example some uprights have 4 wide posts. In this case, that extra width provides a lot more strength for carrying higher loads at higher heights.

The racking industry has lots of built-in standards. This is great for ease of configuration, installation, reusability, etc. Its a good idea to use standard components when your product and space allow.

However you are not limited to the standards. Alternative dimensions can accommodate products or spaces with unique needs.

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