Adjustable Pallet Racking

What is adjustable pallet racking?

Adjustable pallet racking (APR) is the standard selective racking used in most UK warehouses: upright frames and pairs of beams create bays where every pallet can be reached directly by a forklift. SteelAisle manufactures complete bays, frames and beams and ships them factory direct, sized to your pallets, loads and building height.

Specifications

Item	Typical specification
Upright profile	Roll-formed, teardrop or slotted perforations at 75 mm pitch; 76, 100 or 115 mm faces
Frame depth	900 mm (UK pallet 1,000 deep) or 1,100 mm (pallet 1,200 deep)
Frame height	2.0 to 12.0 m, in 0.5 m steps or to order
Beam types	Box beam or step beam, 1,350 / 1,850 / 2,250 / 2,700 / 3,300 / 3,600 / 3,900 mm
Beam capacity	1,000 to 3,000 kg per pair, uniformly distributed
Connectors	Welded end connectors with safety locking pins
Base plates	Pre-drilled for two floor anchors per foot; shims available
Finish	Epoxy-polyester powder coat; galvanised on request
Documents	Our load tables supplied with each order; connector and frame test reports on request

Typical ranges from our factory. Final sizes, loads and finishes are confirmed in your quote and drawing.

Sizes at a glance

Parameter	Range
Frame heights	2,000 to 12,000 mm
Frame depths	900 / 1,100 mm
Beam lengths	1,350 to 3,900 mm
Load per beam pair	up to 3,000 kg
Finish	Blue or grey uprights, orange beams
Lead time	typically 8 to 12 weeks

Options and customisation

Colours to RAL (common: RAL 5010 blue, RAL 7016 grey uprights; RAL 2000 orange beams)
Mesh, timber or steel decks
Pallet support bars and drum chocks
Row spacers, upright protectors and end barriers
Private-label beam and frame labels for distributors

Where it is used

Distribution centres and 3PL warehouses
Manufacturing raw-material stores
Retail and e-commerce back stock
Builders merchants and trade counters

Order quantities, lead time and delivery

There is no fixed minimum order. Full 20 ft or 40 ft containers give the lowest cost per bay, and mixed loads of racking, shelving and accessories are common. Typical lead time is 3 to 5 weeks production plus 5 to 7 weeks sea freight to a UK port, then delivery to your site; your quote confirms the dates. See lead times and delivery.

Samples and documents

We can send sample sections, such as a beam end and an upright offcut, so you can check profile and finish. Sample cost and courier are quoted by our sales team. Each order ships with our load tables, and test reports are available on request; see quality and standards.

Frequently asked questions

How many pallets fit on one beam level?

A 2,700 mm beam takes three Euro pallets (800 wide) or two UK pallets presented on the 1,200 side; a 2,250 mm beam takes two UK pallets presented on the 1,000 side.

Can you match our existing racking?

We can supply frames and beams to your dimensions, but mixing beams and frames from different manufacturers is not recommended. Send photos of the upright profile and connector so we can advise.

Do you install?

We supply the racking and can introduce a UK installer; many customers use their own SEIRS-carded installation team.

Which documents come with the order?

Each order comes with our load tables, and connector and frame test reports are available on request, so your installer can produce load notices.