The core of choosing a beam rack is to match the three factors: cargo characteristics, Warehouse conditions, and operation methods, and avoid blind procurement based on "standard models".

1. Clarify the core parameters of the goods first

Goods are the fundamental basis for choosing Racks, and the following 4 key pieces of information must be accurately confirmed:

-Single cargo location weight: Select beams with corresponding load-bearing capacity according to the total weight of a single pallet/goods (including pallets). For example, a 1.5-ton cargo location requires beams with a load-bearing capacity of ≥ 1.5 tons, and it is recommended to reserve a 10%-20% safety margin.

- Cargo external dimensions: Measure the length, width, and height of the goods to determine the beam length (which should be 10-20 cm longer than the cargo width for easy forklift access) and the layer spacing (layer spacing = cargo height + 15-30 cm operating space).

- Storage unit type: For standard pallets (such as 1200*1000mm), regular beam lengths can be directly matched; for non-standard cartons and large irregular parts, customized laminates or beam specifications are required.

- Storage strategy: If "first-in, first-out (FIFO)" is required, regular beam racks can be chosen; if further improvement of space utilization is desired, laminates can be matched or double-deep beam racks can be considered (which need to be equipped with reach trucks).

2. Plan based on warehouse space conditions

The physical conditions of the warehouse determine the layout and height of the racks, and the following points should be focused on:

- Effective warehouse height: The minimum distance from the ground to the fire sprinkler, lamps, or roof, minus the height of the top-layer goods and a 10-20 cm safety gap, is the maximum height that the rack can be designed for.

- Aisle width: It is determined according to the type of forklift used. A counterbalanced forklift requires a 3.5-4.5-meter aisle, and a reach truck requires a 2.5-3-meter aisle. Too narrow an aisle will affect operation efficiency and safety.

- Floor load-bearing capacity: If the warehouse floor has low load-bearing capacity (such as ≤ 1.5 tons/m²), floor mats should be installed at the bottom of the rack columns or the number of columns should be increased to prevent floor collapse.

3. Match existing operation equipment and processes

The racks need to be compatible with the existing operation tools and management modes of the warehouse to avoid equipment idleness or process delays:

- Forklift type: Confirm the maximum lifting height, rated load, and fork length of the existing forklifts to ensure that the forklifts can cover all cargo locations of the racks and that the forks can smoothly extend into the beam gaps.

- Operation efficiency requirements: If the daily access frequency is high (such as ≥ 10 times per hour), it is recommended to choose racks with adjustable layer heights and open structures to reduce the waiting time for goods; if long-term storage is the main purpose, the number of layers can be appropriately increased to improve space utilization.

- Later expandability: Choose racks with standardized components to facilitate increasing the number of rack groups or adjusting the layer spacing according to business growth in the future, and avoid being unable to expand due to special specifications.

If you have specific warehouse dimensions (length, width, height) and cargo parameters (weight, dimensions), I can help you generate a **customized beam rack layout plan**, including key information such as the number of rack groups, layer height, and aisle planning, which can be directly used for negotiating quotations with suppliers.

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