Racking for Timber
Racking for Timber from Stakapal
Stakapal has manufactured and supplied timber racking systems to the timber merchant trade for nearly 60 years and therefore has the necessary expertise in designing optimum timber racking storage solutions that are best suited to your yard area and maximising warehouse efficiency.
Timber racking has traditionally been used for storing carcassing timber, softwood and hardwood but our in-house design teams can create a bespoke racking system specifically for your business needs.
Stakapal are proud members of the award winning Builders Merchants Federation trade association.
Racking for Timber
- Timber racking typically comprises of Cantilever Racking, A -Frame/Vertical Racking or Pigeon Hole Racking which are ideal for the storage and display of products in any yard or warehouse environment.
- Carcassing timber, softwood and hardwood can be selected quickly and easily when using timber racking, ensuring an improved level of service.
- When storing timber externally we offer the facility to include additional weather protection (such as galvanising) with the option of a canopy roof.
Site Heath & Safety
- Timber racking systems can be used to increase ‘picks per hour’ making staff more productive.
- Minimises the risk to staff and customers from moving mechanical handling equipment or bulk stacking.
- An organised timber storage warehouse or yard makes the workplace safer in general.
Benefits of Racking for Timber
- Properly designed cantilever racking reduces the chances of damage to stock from repetitive handling from mechanical handling equipment when bulk stacking is used.
- Selectivity is much quicker increasing the number of picks per hour making staff more productive.
- Timber racking systems make stock control easier to carry out which reduces overstocking.
- Stock rotation is improved with older stock sold before becoming obsolete or damaged.
Stakapal are full members of SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association), with our installation and inspection teams fully SARI (SEMA Approved Rack Inspector), and SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme) registered.
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