Warehouse pallet racking mezzanine system

The rack support mezzanine sandwich adopts the tray stand column structure under the sandwich to safely support the sandwich and its contents. Sometimes referred to as the "flyover system," these pallet rack supported mezzanine between the high Bay tray shelves and the walkway.

Other configurations include an open rack supported mezzanine floor with a floor that sits on a tray stand column for support. The sandwich frame members (joists and longitudinal beams) are bolted to the posts to create a deck grid for the sandwich. The tray stand is located below the sandwich, and the high frequency of the support column makes the sandwich stable and firm.

The advantage of this type of mezzanine rack is to utilize the space on your tray rack to add square feet to your facility's efficiency. You now have more floor space in which to put more tray racks, office space, workspaces, or just about anything you like.

By accessing vertical space in the factory to extend the storage or manufacturing process, you can obtain space that was previously unavailable.

Your rack support mezzanine will be designed by qualified engineers who understand live loads and ensure that the structure they design meets appropriate building code standards. This means that at any given time, the columns must support both the mezzanine and the weight of the contents stored on the rack. The frame members are solid in construction and conform to Class E standard requirements. The beams are directly supported by the tray stand upright columns, while the joists are factory-welded to the beams to maintain rigidity and safety. All of these design standards result in a stable, sturdy mezzanine that you will find beneficial for many years to come.

Other design elements to consider include stairs, handrails, walkways, tray doors and decorative materials. Safety factors, such as handrails surrounding the mezzanine, kick protection and welded steel stairs, all help prevent falls that could lead to injury or death. Choosing fire retardant finishes that allow ventilation can help reduce fire hazards and allow sprinkler systems to permeate all storage layers. Pallet doors and aisles make loading, unloading and picking up more convenient, saving time and effort.

When planning your mezzanine, you should also consider other ways to move material, such as chutes or conveyor belts. Traditional forklift placement may not be feasible or advisable, depending on whether you move pallets or lower pallets of goods from your shelf supported mezzanine.

Rack support sandwich gives you so much choice in how to use the space above your tray rack in your facility. It's an economical alternative to structural mezzanine, and it installs fairly quickly, which means you'll have less downtime and fewer interruptions in the production process.

Most importantly, you'll increase the amount of activity space available -- valuable space that you can expand, improve, and optimize.

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