Essential Accessories for Optimizing Industrial Racking Systems
Engineered by AztecRack Industrial Storage S.A. de C.V. to reinforce structural stability, satisfy NOM-006-STPS material handling regulations, and protect racking assets against forklift impact.
System Performance & Safety Compliance
Wire decking, pallet support bars, frame row spacers, and impact guards are fundamental engineering components required for high-capacity selective pallet rack and cantilever systems.
By specifying industrial accessories manufactured by AztecRack Industrial Storage S.A. de C.V., warehouse managers in Monterrey, CDMX, Bajío, and Guadalajara reduce inventory drop risks, enhance building fire sprinkler penetration, and fulfill strict internal EHS audits.
Key Operational Benefits
- Impact Safeguarding: Column guards and end-of-aisle protectors prevent structural frame buckles.
- Fire Safety & Code: Open-mesh wire decking allows 70%+ water passage for overhead fire suppression.
- Load Uniformity: Heavy-duty crossbars span adjacent beams to prevent misaligned pallet sagging.
- Aisle Alignment: Structural row spacers lock back-to-back rack runs in rigid vertical alignment.
Heavy-Duty Welded Wire Decking
Fabricated with high-tensile 6-gauge steel wire mesh welded to structural U-channel support ribs. Wire decks drop directly into step beams or box beams to create a sturdy, versatile surface for non-standard pallets, cartons, and bulk goods.
| Dimensions (Depth × Width) | Wire Pattern & Channel Spec | Uniform Load Capacity | Standard Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| D42″ × W46″ | 4″ × 2″ Mesh, 6ga Wire with 3 U-Channels | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) UDL | Electrozinc Plated / Powder Coat |
| D42″ × W53″ | 4″ × 2″ Mesh, 6ga Wire with 3 U-Channels | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) UDL | Electrozinc Plated / Powder Coat |
| D48″ × W46″ | 4″ × 2″ Mesh, 6ga Wire with 3 U-Channels | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) UDL | Electrozinc Plated / Powder Coat |
Flanged Pallet Support Bars (Crossbars)
Pallet support crossbars are an essential cost-effective component for supporting undersized, weak, or heavy point-load pallets across step beams. Designed with flanged waterfall ends, they seat securely across front and rear step beams without requiring hardware fasteners.
| Steel Profile Specification | Frame Depth Compatibility | Structural Material | Recommended Pair Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3″ × 1-5/8″ × 14 Gauge | D36″ (914 mm Frame Depth) | High-Grade Cold Rolled Steel | Up to 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) per pair |
| 3″ × 1-5/8″ × 14 Gauge | D42″ (1,067 mm Frame Depth) | High-Grade Cold Rolled Steel | Up to 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) per pair |
| 3″ × 1-5/8″ × 14 Gauge | D48″ (1,219 mm Frame Depth) | High-Grade Cold Rolled Steel | Up to 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) per pair |
Heavy-Duty Frame Row Spacers
Row spacers lock back-to-back selective pallet rack frames together at fixed intervals. They ensure consistent flue space dimensions required for fire sprinkler clearance, maintain vertical plumb lines across long rack rows, and enhance overall seismic bracing performance.
| Component Specification | Flue Space Length Options | Assembly Method | Corrosion Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3″ × 1-5/8″ × 14 Gauge Steel Channel | L8″ (203 mm Flue) | Direct Structural Bolting | Industrial Safety Yellow Powder Coat |
| 3″ × 1-5/8″ × 14 Gauge Steel Channel | L12″ (305 mm Flue) | Direct Structural Bolting | Industrial Safety Yellow Powder Coat |
| 3″ × 1-5/8″ × 14 Gauge Steel Channel | L24″ (610 mm Flue) | Direct Structural Bolting | Industrial Safety Yellow Powder Coat |
Forklift Impact Protection & Guard Rails
Unprotected rack uprights at aisle intersections are highly vulnerable to forklift strikes. AztecRack manufactures heavy-gauge steel column protectors and heavy-duty end-of-aisle guards to absorb kinetic energy and shield upright frames from structural damage.
End-of-Aisle Protectors
Anchored to concrete floor slabs at the ends of double or single rack rows. Protects entire frame depth from turn-radius collision.
Floor-Mounted Column Guards
Individual post protectors wrap around front upright columns to shield bottom 12″ to 18″ against direct fork-tine impacts.
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