Rack and shelving are essential and basic components of most industrial storage systems. Here's Modern and MHPN's guide to how the different types of storage work, news, case histories and product information.

MMH.com's coverage of NA 2008

• Konstant introduces new pallet runner. Konstant, a supplier of warehouse racking and pallet storage solutions, introduced an automated high density storage system for users of drive-through pallet rack.
• Move pallet racks safely. First-time NA exhibitor Cozza Inc. has launched the Rhino Series pallet rack moving system.
• RMI celebrates 50th anniversary. In celebration of 50 years of advancing standards, quality, safety and general fitness for steel storage rack systems, the members of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) will each display special signage in their booths at NA08.

Related links from our sponsors

• Shop online for rack and shelving products from Boston Rack
• Buy new storage racks and accessories online via SJF’s secure online e-store
• View containers in action at Carico
• See how Carron Net participated at NA08
• Get educated with Frazier Industrial's literature center
• Check out Steel King's video library

From MMH.com

New RMI spec heightens safety and longevity. With approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Rack Manufacturer’s Institute (RMI) released the new 2008 RMI Specification and Commentary.

Racks 101: From selection to maintenance. A rack is a rack is a rack, right? Not anymore.

Pallet rack basics. From traditional single-deep rack to dynamic, high-density rack systems, pallet rack helps to maximize cube space in the warehouse.

Proper rack safety. Proper rack safety begins with the original design and installation of the uprights and beams, but it shouldn’t end there. Proper handling practices are equally important to ensuring rack safety.

Rack checklists. These assembly, operations, and maintenance checklists are a must-have for anyone using these items.

Pallet rack system meets DC challenge. A 17-bay-long pick module flow storage system added 260 new pallet positions for Boar's Head.

Wire containers provide storage solution for vineyard. L. Mawby Vineyard uses durable, stackable storage solution to safely store wine and champagne.

Commentary and Insight

• SJF's material handling blog
• EasyRack.org's racking blog
• Zibb.com's search engine results for rack and shelving
• Join Rack Manufacturers Institute

Educational Resources

• The definitive guide to warehouse storage racks by SJF
• All about cantilever racks by SJF
• How to choose your shelves by SJF
• Guide to storage racks from Business.com
• How to choose racking from About.com
• A history of rack and storage from Fortna.com
• Mezzanine guideline and specification documents from MHIA.org
• Rack specifications and guidelines from MHIA.org
• Rack Code and Standards FAQ from MHIA.org
• Find your storage solution by taking this quiz from MaterialHandlingInfo.com

Rack and Shelving News

• "RMI marks 50-year milestone" - MHIA.org
• News stories feed focused on rack and shelving - SJF
• "Maximum Production, Minimum Space with Die Racks" - Steel King
• "Warehouses Protect Pallet Racks and Personnel With New Safety Measures"- Steel King
• "Growing Business with a Pallet Rack Flow Storage System"- Steel King
• "Brace Yourself Against Costly Pallet Rack Damage"- Steel King
• "Material Handling for Lean: Racking Solutions" - Fabrication and Metalworking
• "Recovery Seen For Storage Equipment Sector" - The MHEDA Journal

Products and Information

• Racks and shelving products (ThomasNet Industrial Classroom)
• Find racking solutions from Kellysearch
• Latest material handling products and news feeds available from:
  • Material Handling Product News
  • New Equipment Digest
• Material handling and storage news (ThomasNet Industrial Classroom)
• Rack and shelving news, white papers, and information (Material Handling Management)

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