Quality and standards
How we check racking in our factory, which documents you receive, and how UK standards apply once it is installed.
SteelAisle racking is designed and checked in our factory against your layout, and each order ships with our load tables; frame and connector test reports are available on request. In the UK, racking design is covered by EN 15512, installation tolerances by EN 15620 and safe use and inspection by EN 15635, with SEMA publishing guidance for installers and inspectors.
Factory checks on every order
| Stage | What we check |
|---|---|
| Incoming steel | Coil grade and thickness against the order |
| Roll forming and punching | Profile dimensions, perforation pitch and straightness |
| Welding | Connector position, weld quality and hook alignment |
| Surface finish | Coating colour, thickness and adhesion; galvanising where specified |
| Packing | Quantities per bay against the bill of materials, labels and bundle strapping |
Documents you receive
- Layout drawing (plan and elevation) with beam levels
- Load tables for the frames and beams supplied
- Packing list by bay and bundle
- Frame and connector test reports on request
- Coating or galvanising specification on request
UK and European standards explained
| Standard or scheme | What it covers |
|---|---|
| EN 15512 | Structural design of adjustable pallet racking |
| EN 15620 | Tolerances, deformations and clearances, including floor flatness for narrow aisles |
| EN 15629 | Specification of storage equipment |
| EN 15635 | Use and maintenance, including damage assessment and inspections |
| SEMA guidance | UK industry codes of practice for racking |
| SEIRS | Training and registration scheme for racking installers |
| SARI | SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors who carry out expert inspections |
| HSG76 | HSE guidance on warehousing and storage safety |
Inspections after installation
EN 15635 and SEMA guidance recommend that staff report damage straight away, that a person responsible for racking safety carries out regular visual checks, and that a technically competent person carries out an expert inspection at least every 12 months. Damage is graded green (monitor), amber (repair within four weeks) or red (offload immediately). We can supply replacement frames and beams matched to your original order.
Frequently asked questions
Is SteelAisle a SEMA member?
No. We are a manufacturer outside the UK. Our racking can be installed and inspected by SEMA-trained installers and SARI inspectors in the UK.
Can you provide load notices?
We provide the load tables your installer needs to produce load notices for each run of racking.
Can our own inspector check the order before shipping?
Yes. You can appoint a third-party inspection company to check the goods in our factory before loading.