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.
Get a layout and quote for adjustable pallet racking
Send your floor plan, pallet sizes and weights, or just a rough sketch. Our engineers return a proposed layout and an itemised factory-direct quote.
See all pallet racking, read how we work or browse our racking guides.