Storage Rack Systems
Storage rack systems form the backbone of efficient warehouse operations. Bernie's designs and installs selective pallet rack for direct access, drive-in and drive-through for high-density block stacking, push-back for LIFO, pallet flow for FIFO, and cantilever for long loads. We include wire decking, column guards, and proper anchoring. All systems are engineered for your loads and seismic requirements.
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Overview
View in Online Catalog →The right rack system increases storage density, improves pick efficiency, and protects product. Selection depends on SKU count, turnover, product dimensions, and forklift access.
Selective rack offers the most flexibility; drive-in maximizes cube for fewer SKUs; flow rack enables FIFO for perishables. Cantilever handles lumber, pipe, and sheet goods. We provide layout design, load calculations, and installation.
Safety is paramount. We specify proper beam capacity, upright frames, and bracing. Wire decking and column protectors extend rack life and protect personnel.
Products in This Category
24 products available. Click any product for details, specifications, and pricing.
All-Steel Special Storage Units
Vertical Bar Rack All welded construction with 3000 lbs. capacity. Heavy duty angle iron frame and arms with 14 gauge steel shelves. Shelves are 5-1/4"D. x 36" W. Pan base is 24 x 36" and has a retaining lip to hold parts in place. Perfect for storing long parts like threaded rod, pipes or strut. Unit ships fully assembled ready for use and has a durable gray textured powder coat finish. Threaded
All-Welded Ergonomic Bar Cradle Truck
Ergonomic 20" H. bed height means less bending for easier loading and unloading. Keeps material closer to most machine heights. Highly maneuverable - 4 swivel casters with 6" hard tread phenolic wheels allow movement in any direction, even sideways. Easy to push. Ideal in tight work areas with long loads and when moving around corners. Takes up less floor space than conventional cradle trucks. 300
Beam Pallet Stop
Fits 2.75" deep by 4.75" or 6" tall beam face. Secures waterfall type wire deck in place. Easy installation - slides directly over beam. Available in flush mount 3" or 6" overhang. Secure to rack with either self-piercing tekscrew or bolt-through option.
Building Column Guards
Fasteners included for assembly. Bluff’s Building Column Guards protect freestanding columns in a warehouse from costly forklift damage. Standard models are 42" tall floor-mounted guards built using 3/16" or 1/4" thick steel, and designed for column sizes from 4" up to 24". These are rated to withstand forklift impact of up to 10,000 lbs. at 6 mph. Powder coated safety yellow but also available in
Carton Storage Racks
Carton Storage Rack is ideal for packing areas or in production where larger rectangular items need to be stored. This stand alone unit is designed to store up to 4 carton sizes up to 72 x 42" flat. Rack is great for storing smaller size cartons under tables and benches or in small areas. Optional casters can be added to the frame to make the carton rack portable. FOB Shipping Point. Two Tier Cart
End Of Aisle Rack Guard
Floor angle is 5" x 3" x 1/4" thick. Available in either 42" and 48" lengths. Curved end is 12" tall with 8" I.D. to protect end of aisle rack. Available in left, right, and double ends. Also available with 6" x 4" x 1/2" thick angle. Mounting hardware available, but NOT included. FOB Shipping Point.
End Of Aisle Rack Guards
Protect warehouse rack upright legs from damage. Various sizes to fit different rack depths 42" or 48". 12" tall guard protects most vulnerable rack leg. Heavy duty steel and high visibility powder coat construction. Available in heavy duty, medium duty, or space saving.
Floor Mounted Barrier System
Provides protection against warehouse traffic accidents. 12" of floor level protection. Various lengths 3' - 10' long. All assembly bolts and floor anchors are included. Heavy duty steel and high visibility powder coat construction.
Guide Rails
Custom angle sizes, lengths and designs available upon request. Bluff’s Guide Rails protect valuable warehouse racking and equipment from forklift damage by creating a ground-level barrier that steers forklifts away from conflict. Great for narrow aisle application. Standard models are 3/8" thick steel in a 3" x 4" angle size. Comes in up to 20' length. Powder coated safety yellow up to 12&#x
Jesco PALLETGARD™
Helps keep objects from falling from loaded pallet racks by using rack guard panels. Constructed from 1.25" angle frame and 2 x 1 x 10 ga. rectangular mesh. Crating charges will be added - please call for details.
JescoGARD™
Acts as both a visual and physical barrier. Protects people and property. Provides secure protection for personnel, docks, conveyors and other equipment. Posts are from 4" x 4" x 1/4" tube. Base plate is 10" x 10" x 5/8" - with four 1" holes. All hardware and anchors included. Painted safety yellow. Add the optional Hinge Gate to the 42" high Double Rail System. It features self-closing hinges so
JescoGARD™ Extra Heavy Duty Welded Rail System
Designed to meet the most severe guarding needs. All joints are continuously welded for maximum strength. Constructed of 4" square, 3/16", (7 ga.) tubing with 5/8" x 10" x 10" base plates. Painted Safety Yellow. FOB Shipping Point. Anchors not included. Steel surcharges will apply.
"Tier-Rack™" Dyna Pallet Stacking Frames
For secure storage of crushable items. Use your airspace, not your floorspace! Pricing for racks with capacity of 2,000 pounds when stacked 3-4 racks high. Price does not include pallet. Frames attach to your warehouse pallets to provide safe storage of products. Racks require little storage space when not in use. Frames snap on pallets for easy assembly. Standard Colors are Blue or Gray. Two piec
72" High Pre-Engineered Bulk Storage Racks
Heavy-duty 14 ga. steel beams included. Racking is stocked in Dove Gray. Designed for the hand-loading of intermediate weight bulky items. In addition to storing cartoned merchandise, it can be used for display racking. FOB Shipping Point. Solid Decking - Features Heavy-Duty Industrial Shelves for a smooth uninterrupted decking surface. Flat Wire Decking - Featuring 4" x 2" wire mesh with 6 gauge
84" High Pre-Engineered Bulk Storage Racks
Heavy-duty 14 ga. steel beams included. Racking is stocked in Dove Gray. Designed for the hand-loading of intermediate weight bulky items. In addition to storing cartoned merchandise, it can be used for display racking. FOB Shipping Point. Solid Decking - Features Heavy-Duty Industrial Shelves for a smooth uninterrupted decking surface. Flat Wire Decking - Featuring 4" x 2" wire mesh with 6 gauge
Aisle Free Mobile Storage System
Maximize your storage space by eliminating the need for a dedicated aisle. Available in 8', 10', and 12' wide pallet racking configurations. Shelving Specifications: 6'H rivet shelving with heavy-duty supports on all sides and center supports with a medium grey finish. Includes 5 wire grid shelves, providing four storage openings. Aisle-Free Mobile Storage Systems install seaml
All-Welded Cantilever Rack
Each bay provides 15" of vertical storage space. This single sided rack allows for efficient storage for bar stock, tubing, angles, and other long and bulky materials. The all-welded steel construction features structural channel frame, base and arms. Removable retainer pipes at ends of arms extend 5" high to provide secure load retention. Powder-coated finish. 1500 lbs. capacity per level, not to
All-Welded Portable Bar & Pipe Truck
Rugged, all-welded construction features 3 load levels. Safely store and transport pipes, bars, and other long, awkward items. Structural channel uprights with 1 1/2" square tube arms have 4 1/2"H. stops on ends for load retention. 12 ga. steel lower deck stores and transports smaller parts, packages and more. Handles 3,600 lbs. overall, 2,000 lbs. per level evenly distributed. Rolls on 4 swivel c
All-Welded Vertical Sheet Rack
Upright dividers are 27", 36", and 42" high Welded construction with 1-5/16" O.D. tubular dividers on a base of square tubing and angle iron that includes lag down holes and keeps stored materials up off the floor. Storage bays (4 total) are 7" wide with 1500 lbs. capacity each. Available with an all-welded frame. FOB Shipping Point. Surcharge may apply.
All-Welded Wire Reel Rack
Removable wire guides. Sturdy, welded steel reel storage rack features 3 levels. The two upper levels each have three 5/8" dia. spindles, and the lower level includes a single 1" diameter spindle. Each spindle has 33" of usable width. 150 lbs. capacity per spindle. Welded construction means no assembly. Footpads have lag holes to secure to floor. Powder coated finish. (Wire not included.) FOB Ship
Arms For Series 1000 Medium-Duty Cantilever Racks
For use with Series 1000 Medium-Duty Cantilever Racks Arms are adjustable on 3" centers up or down the full length of uprights. FOB Shipping Point. Steel surcharge may apply. See Related Items tab for Series 1000 Medium-Duty Cantilever Racks and Braces for Series 1000 Medium-Duty Cantilever Racks.
Installation Hardware For Pallet Rack Guard Net Systems
For use with Pallet Rack Guard Net Systems. Heavy duty nylon tie wraps for flush mount installation are included with each net. If clearance for 3" or more of pallet/product overhang is required, select from the following items according to your installation requirements. Base Unit Kits (H76050) include hardware needed to mount a single net using adjustable offset brackets. Add-On Kits (H76051) ac
Jesco PALLETGARD™ Clips
For use with PalletGard™. 1 package of 4 clips required per panel. Clips are designed to fit most standard pallet racks with holes. Spaced on 2" centers. Durable Gray finish. FOB Shipping Point. Crating charges will be added - please call for details. Steel surcharges will apply.
Pallet Rack Guard Net Systems
Improve employee safety. Protect traffic areas & workstations. Reduce costly product damage. Prevent falls between racks. Create a see-through barrier for easy product visibility.
Product Types
Selective Pallet Rack
Standard pallet rack with direct access to every pallet. The most common and flexible rack type for varied SKUs.
Features
- •Direct access to every pallet position
- •Wide range of beam and frame sizes
- •Easy to reconfigure as needs change
- •Compatible with all forklift types
- •Teardrop or boltless connection
Applications
General warehousing, Distribution centers, Manufacturing storage, Retail backrooms
Specifications
- Beam capacity:
- Up to 10,000+ lbs per level
- Upright height:
- Up to 40+ ft
- Frame type:
- Roll-formed or structural
Drive-In / Drive-Through Rack
High-density rack where forklifts drive into the structure. Best for block stacking of similar SKUs.
Features
- •Maximum storage density
- •Forklift drives into rack structure
- •LIFO or FIFO with drive-through
- •Fewer aisles—more pallet positions
- •Ideal for homogeneous product
Applications
Beverage and food distribution, Cold storage, Bulk commodity storage, Seasonal inventory
Specifications
- Depth:
- 3–10+ pallets deep
- Access:
- One or both ends
- Load:
- Heavy-duty rails
Push-Back Rack
LIFO cart system with 2–6 pallets deep per lane. Dense storage with last-in-first-out access.
Features
- •2–6 pallets deep per lane
- •LIFO access—last in, first out
- •Nested carts on inclined rails
- •Higher density than selective
- •Good for moderate turnover
Applications
Beverage distribution, Food and grocery, Manufacturing raw materials, Cold storage
Specifications
- Depth:
- 2–6 pallets per lane
- Cart capacity:
- 2,000–4,000 lbs
- Access:
- Single side
Pallet Flow Rack
FIFO gravity flow lanes. Pallets roll from load side to pick side. Ideal for perishables and date-sensitive product.
Features
- •FIFO—first in, first out
- •Gravity-powered flow
- •High density with good turnover
- •Reduces handling and labor
- •Wheel or roller flow
Applications
Food and perishables, Beverage distribution, Pharmaceutical, Date-sensitive inventory
Specifications
- Lane depth:
- 4–20+ pallets
- Flow medium:
- Wheel or roller
- Speed control:
- Brakes and gates
Cantilever Rack
Open-front rack for long, bulky items: lumber, pipe, sheet goods, furniture. No front columns for easy access.
Features
- •No front obstructions
- •Adjustable arms for varied lengths
- •Single or double-sided
- •Heavy-duty for industrial loads
- •Indoor or outdoor use
Applications
Lumber yards, Building supply, Metal and pipe, Furniture and millwork
Specifications
- Arm length:
- 18 in–96 in
- Capacity:
- Up to 5,000+ lbs per arm
- Base:
- Mobile or fixed
Wire Decking
Wire mesh decking for pallet rack beams. Provides safe walking surface and prevents pallet collapse.
Features
- •Safety—prevents pallet fall-through
- •Fire sprinkler compliance
- •Debris falls through—cleaner aisles
- •Lightweight and durable
- •Various gauges and mesh sizes
Applications
All pallet rack applications, Food and clean environments, Fire code compliance, Mezzanine decking
Specifications
- Gauge:
- 9–12 gauge
- Mesh:
- 2 in x 2 in typical
- Load:
- Per beam capacity
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- ✓Layout and design services
- ✓Load calculations and engineering
- ✓Installation and anchoring
- ✓Reconfiguration and expansion
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