--- title: "Pallet Racks in Philadelphia | Products" url: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/products/pallet-rack description: "Pallet Rack in Philadelphia. Compare storage layouts and get itemized installation pricing. Request a free quote." lang: en --- Image: Pallet Rack system in an industrial warehouse (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/pallet-rack-hero-Bx52nYZg.jpg) # Pallet Rack in Philadelphia Mixed inventory in Philadelphia needs direct access to each pallet without moving another load first. In Philadelphia, every mixed-SKU pallet needs a reachable position, while deliveries arriving via I-95 still need room to stage. Pallet Rack in Philadelphia should solve that specific storage problem, not simply add steel. We compare pallet or carton dimensions, load weights, inventory depth and handling equipment before selecting a configuration. Your layout shows usable storage positions and the working aisles that remain. You can compare the investment against the space recovered before ordering. Share your inventory profile and building dimensions for a free warehouse consultation and an itemized quote that gives your team a clear next decision. (215) 445-1559 ## How Pallet Rack Works 1 ### Frames and beams Roll-formed or structural upright frames carry pairs of load beams across the aisle. Beam length, frame depth, and steel gauge follow your heaviest pallet, not a catalog default. 2 ### One position, one pallet Each pallet sits on a beam level facing the aisle. Nothing gets moved to reach anything else, which is the entire point of paying for two aisles instead of one. 3 ### Beam elevations to the ceiling Levels stack from the floor up to the first obstruction - light fixtures or ductwork, usually - so the design uses height you're already renting instead of leaving it empty. 4 ### Decking, guarding, protection Wire decking, pallet supports, row spacers, column protectors, and end-of-aisle guarding get specified in the same layout instead of tacked on later as an afterthought. Image: Rows of industrial pallet racks loaded with pallets in a Philadelphia warehouse (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/pallet-rack-2-je9-WSvK.jpg) Image: Selective pallet rack row fitted with wire decking on every level (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/selective-pallet-rack-CqoeOHx2.jpg) ## Where It Fits Best High SKU counts with few pallets behind each one Order picking straight off the rack face Mixed pallet sizes and irregular loads Warehouses adding a second or third beam level for more cube Operations that can't tolerate a position being buried behind another ## What We Need to Design It - What's the clear ceiling height under lighting or ductwork? - What are your pallet dimensions and your heaviest pallet weight? - What forklift are you running, and what's its maximum lift height? - How many positions do you need today, and at your peak? - How much floor can you give up to aisles versus storage? ## Why Philadelphia Warehouses Work With Us The Philadelphia operation described above has a different storage brief from a generic regional warehouse. I-95 and Northeast Philadelphia connect its deliveries, while the Navy Yard and the Port of Philadelphia help define the surrounding business activity. We consider those routes when discussing delivery windows and material staging, without assuming every building has the same dock access. Businesses supporting port freight, food distribution, manufacturing and urban fulfillment need the storage plan to follow actual loads and shipment patterns. That means asking which inventory arrives together, which items must remain accessible and how the next expansion will change the mix. That local problem is the starting point for your pallet rack layout: mixed inventory in Philadelphia needs direct access to each pallet without moving another load first. We show how single-deep rows with a clear shot at every pallet changes access, replenishment and capacity in your Philadelphia building. We also account for beam levels stacked to the usable ceiling height, rather than settling those details after purchase. Our connection to Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. gives you a single project conversation covering layout, material selection and installation. You receive a drawing and itemized scope you can discuss with operations before committing to a configuration. ## What a Project Includes The design starts with a conversation, not a required building appointment: pallet footprint and weight, forklift type and free lift, clear height, column spacing, aisle width, and turn rate. That's what sets beam capacity and how many levels the building will actually carry. From there our design team draws pallet positions, beam elevations, and aisle centerlines in CAD, then prices every line so you see cost per pallet position instead of a lump sum. That number is what lets you compare selective against pushback or drive-in honestly - selective usually costs less per position to build but more per position in floor space. Standard components ship from stock, and delivery gets staged around your dock rather than one truck dropped all at once. Installation partners anchor and plumb every frame, hang decking, and tag capacities on the finished rows. What you're left with is racking that matches how the building runs, load-rating documentation your team can post, and one number to call when a beam gets hit or you're adding a row next spring. For your Philadelphia project we also document the assumptions behind the drawing: available floor, clear height, load dimensions, handling clearances and the quantity of each storage position. If those inputs change, the layout is revised before materials are released. Delivery and installation are scheduled against your operating windows and material access. The finished plan gives your team a reference for future expansion, replacement components and the load configuration the system was designed to carry. 1 Phone consultation 2 CAD layout 3 Itemized quote 4 Delivery & installation ## Warehouse Racking Examples Image: Pallet Rack warehouse storage system (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/pallet-rack-hero-Bx52nYZg.jpg) Pallet Rack Image: Pushback Rack warehouse storage system (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/pushback-hero-Dus20JX9.jpg) Pushback Rack Image: Pallet Flow Rack warehouse storage system (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/pallet-flow-hero-DopNMGK8.jpg) Pallet Flow Rack Image: Drive-In Rack warehouse storage system (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-hero-CA5gVqly.jpg) Drive-In Rack Image: Cantilever Rack warehouse storage system (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-hero-3ef0AkpP.jpg) Cantilever Rack Image: Carton Flow Rack warehouse storage system (https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/assets/carton-flow-hero-y0vnsglk.jpg) Carton Flow Rack ## Get a Pallet Rack Quote Send the basics and we will come back with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (215) 445-1559. ### What's Included: - Free warehouse consultation - CAD layout drawings - Itemized project quote - Rack type recommendations - Installation timeline ## Pallet Rack Questions We Hear Most ### How does pallet rack address the storage pressures near I-95 in Philadelphia? ### What information do you need for a Philadelphia pallet rack layout near the Navy Yard? ### Can Philadelphia businesses around Northeast Philadelphia combine pallet rack with other storage? ### Is selective pallet rack the same thing as pallet rack? ### How many pallet positions will fit in my building? ### Do I need wire decking on every level? ### Can you match new rack to what we already have? ### How is load capacity determined? ### When does it make sense to move past selective rack? ## Pallet Rack by Service Area Delivery and installation across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and northern Delaware. Philadelphia: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/philadelphia Camden: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/camden Chester: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/chester Norristown: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/norristown King of Prussia: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/king-of-prussia Wilmington: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/wilmington Trenton: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/trenton Bensalem: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/bensalem Conshohocken: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/conshohocken Lansdale: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/lansdale Doylestown: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/doylestown West Chester: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/west-chester Media: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/media Levittown: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/levittown Exton: https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/service-area/exton ## Other Rack Systems We Supply ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/products/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/products/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack Fewer access aisles. Forklifts enter storage lanes built for bulk pallets of the same item. https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/products/drive-in-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/products/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/products/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Teardown, label, coordinate transport and reinstall your storage systems around a planned building move. https://philadelphiapalletrack.com/warehouse-relocation ## Where We Work Located in Philadelphia, we serve the entire Greater Philadelphia region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Philadelphia Pallet Rack #### Address 7201 Frankford Ave. Unit #3151 Philadelphia, PA 19135 #### Phone (215) 445-1559 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Ready to Price Pallet Rack? 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Businesses supporting port freight, food distribution, manufacturing and urban fulfillment may need direct-access pallet positions alongside specialty storage. We show both systems on one drawing and account for shared aisles, load handling and replenishment. pallet rack is assigned to the loads it suits rather than applied to every SKU." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is selective pallet rack the same thing as pallet rack?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Almost always, yes. When someone asks for pallet racks with no other description, they mean selective: single-deep rows, an aisle on each side, direct access to every position. Pushback, drive-in, and pallet flow are higher-density alternatives you'd choose instead, not variations on the same system." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many pallet positions will fit in my building?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It comes down to clear height, column spacing, and how much floor you're willing to give up to aisles. We model it in CAD and hand you the position count in writing, often with two aisle widths side by side so you can weigh density against how fast trucks can move." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need wire decking on every level?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Not necessarily. Decking depends on what's sitting on the beams - cases, slip sheets, drums, and pallets with damaged stringers usually need it. Sound GMA pallets often bear directly on the beam face, and we spec it either way in the quote so there's no guesswork." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you match new rack to what we already have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Usually. We identify manufacturer, connector style, and column profile from photos and measurements, then match or adapt so the new bays tie into your existing aisle pattern instead of standing apart from it." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is load capacity determined?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Beam size and length, frame gauge, upright spacing, and level count all factor in. We size to your heaviest anticipated pallet with margin built in, then hand over ratings for the finished configuration so your team can post and train against real numbers." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When does it make sense to move past selective rack?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Once you're consistently carrying more than three or four pallets of the same SKU. At that point the aisle maintained for access costs you more in floor space than a denser system like pushback or drive-in would cost you in flexibility." } } ] } ] ```