Buying used warehouse equipment like pallet racks and shelves is a good way to save money and reduce warehouse costs. Buying new racks is expensive, especially if you are downsizing or on a tight budget. But there are some risks when looking for second-hand pallet racking for sale. Here are some things you need to know to make it less likely that you’ll buy used second-hand pallet racking that could be dangerous.
Check the condition of the pallet racking
Don’t buy a second-hand pallet racking before you see it. Take the time to look at the rack and look for signs of damage and wear and tear. Pay close attention to the frame, uprights, beams, baseplates, and other structural parts. If you’re unsure, ask the seller if the rack has been broken before, how it was fixed, and if the rack’s structural integrity was affected. Ask the rack maker if the warranty is still good.
Load Capacity
For safety and efficiency reasons, it’s important to know how much a pallet rack can hold. Find out how much the pallets and materials you store weigh and how big they are. Talk to the company that made the racks to find out if the used racks can hold enough weight for your needs.
Maintainance
Second-hand pallet racking for sale is often fixed and put back into good working order. Suppose you want to feel confident about a used system’s condition, safety, and load capacity. In that case, you might want to think about buying refurbished equipment.
Availability
If you want second-hand pallet racking, ensure the person selling them has them in stock. Often, dealers will take orders for a project even though they don’t have used pallet racks in stock. Don’t forget to get the things your pallet rack installer will need when it’s time to put it up.
Industry Standards
Safety is the most important thing, so you must make sure that all of the parts are in good shape, that nothing is loose or broken, that nothing is missing, and that there are no poorly welded beam repairs, rusted parts, or sloppy joints.
It’s important to do these safety checks and buy at the right time. You will also need to know your ongoing legal responsibilities when it comes to daily and annual checks done by a qualified inspector.
Usage Requirements
Second-hand pallet racking for sale is often the best choice if you only need a few for a small shop or warehouse. Used pallet racks might not be the best choice for bigger warehouse projects needing permits. Many used pallet racks don’t have any markings, or the manufacturer has gone out of business, so it can be hard to find out what they were made for.
Before going for second-hand pallet racking for sale, it’s important to consider the warehouse’s square footage, how easy it is to get to with a forklift, how wide the aisles are, picking strategies, product type, workflow, and how well the storage is being used.
