All posts tagged Rack Manufacturers Institute

What’s Height-To-Depth Ratio, And Why Is It Important?

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) To significantly minimize the risk of a single row of standard steel storage rack from becoming unstable and overturning due to a seismic event, wind or forklift impact, Section 8.1 of RMI’s […]

Don’t Forget To Check Permitting Requirements For Your Proposed Rack Systems

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) Whether planning for a new rack system in a new location, or a new rack system in an existing location, the system cannot be installed until all applicable building codes have been […]

Making A Tight Beam-To-Column Connection

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) To ensure that a pallet rack beam does not separate from an upright rack column as a result of either an impact or seismic event, RMI’s ANSI MH16.1-2012: Specification for the Design, […]

Why Was The R-Mark Created?

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) As a voluntary program for manufacturers of industrial steel storage racks and of welded wire rack decking, RMI’s R-Mark Certification helps to assure storage rack users that they have selected a product […]

Protect Racks From Forklift Impacts With Variety Of Accessories

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) Storage racks designed to RMI’s ANSI MH16.1-2012: Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks provide excellent load-carrying properties, and will last for many years—or even decades—when properly […]

RMI Rack Safety Episode 2: Installation and Safety Inspection

As part of MHI’s ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on: Rack Installation and Safety InspectionSensors and Data Management When your distribution center needs a new rack system, buying is only the first step of the process. Proper installation at […]

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