The load-bearing capacity of Redirack beams is directly related to storage safety and space utilization. As an industry-leading brand, its product design combines engineering mechanics with practical needs, and multiple key factors need to be considered comprehensively when purchasing.

Understand the core elements of load-bearing capacity

Beams of different heights (commonly 3 to 6 inches) and thicknesses directly affect the support strength. For example, the closed design of the beam renovation with a box-type structure is more stable under heavy load scenarios; while the stepped beam is used with wooden boards or grid layers. It is worth noting that as the support span increases (usually 4-12 floors), the warping of the beam bearing will increase significantly, which requires architects to balance space utilization and load-bearing requirements when laying out.

The performance parameters of the material are often valued by users. The high-strength steel bars used by Redirack not only have anti-deformation properties, but also their welding process and structural reinforcement design (such as double-beam structure) directly affect the final load-bearing value. The beam formed by cold rolling can increase the load capacity by about 15% compared to ordinary steel at the same thickness.

The load distribution method is also critical. In actual use, it is found that distributing the weight of two pallets can increase the load capacity by about 30% compared with single-point concentrated load bearing. There was a case that a logistics center did not shelf goods according to regulations, resulting in the deformation of the standard 6,000-pound beam at a load of 4,000 pounds.

Selection and strategy application examples

According to industry experience, a 20% safety margin should be deployed for beam selection. The practice of an auto parts warehouse is worth rewarding: the leading parts they store weigh 800 kilograms each, and a 6-inch double-beam structure is used to support an 8-foot span, which meets the load-bearing requirements while keeping the channel unobstructed.

Different scenarios have different options:

Fast-moving consumer goods warehouses often use 4-inch medium-load beams, configured with a 6-foot span to handle standard pallets

Machinery manufacturing plants mostly use 6-inch heavy-load box beams, and short-span designs to deal with metal raw material warehouses

Cold chain warehouse bases choose reinforced beams with targeted treatment to deal with humid environments

Maintenance and safety points

Regular inspections should pay attention to three danger signals: 1) The beam body is flexible and bends more than 1/200 of the span 2) Cracks appear in the welding parts 3) The connection lock is deformed. A third-party inspection report pointed out that more than 60% of shelf accidents are caused by professional metal fatigue caused by long-term overloading. It is recommended to conduct inspections every quarter, especially to pay attention to the load review after the shelf modification.

Redirack provides customized services for special needs. A warehouse for electronic products has adopted a special-shaped beam design to clear the ventilation duct while retaining the position of the column. This non-standard solution requires the supplier to provide professional mechanical verification.

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