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Pallet Beam Deflection: How Much Is Acceptable?
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) When the specifications for a pallet support beam are determined by a qualified rack design engineer, the maximum amount of deflection—or bowing—permissible is included in the calculations as noted in Section 5.3 […]
Protecting Workers On Rack Supported Platforms, Pick Modules
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) To keep workers safe when picking items stored at levels above the facility floor—such as in pick modules or on shelving within rack supported platforms—guidelines are offered in RMI’s ANSI MH16.1-2012: Specification […]
New Video on MHI View: Changing Environmental Regulations and Product Innovation
With the UN Paris agreement laying down stricter sustainability guidelines for manufacturing and supply chain business globally, many business owners are trying to find new ways to streamline their processes and reduce waste. David Blanchard, Senior Editor of Material Handling […]
Cantilevered Storage Rack Safety 101
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) Cantilevered rack structures are comprised primarily of a central, vertical column from which horizontal arms project perpendicularly on one or both sides, with no vertical column connecting the arms on the aisle […]
Walking On Wire Mesh Rack Decking: Is It Safe?
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) Is it safe to walk on wire mesh rack decking? In a single word, the answer is “no.” Welded wire rack decking is not engineered for pedestrian use. Because decking often supports […]
RMI’s New Video Offers Introduction To System Selection
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) Created to offer potential and current end users and owners of industrial steel storage racks a high-level, visual introduction into the key considerations of rack system selection, RMI has produced and released […]