Board Racking Adelaide
Overview of board racking
Rackman Australia supplies custom board racking solutions across Adelaide – designed to keep your sheet materials safe, accessible and efficiently stored. It’s the smarter way to handle bulky products like plywood, MDF, plasterboard or metal panels.
Our board racking is purpose-built for businesses that deal with sheet goods daily, from joinery workshops and cabinetmakers to building suppliers and industrial yards. Whether you’re storing timber panels or aluminium sheets, we help you keep materials upright, visible, and easy to access without the clutter.
Sheet materials are large, heavy, and notoriously awkward to store. Laying them flat takes up floor space and increases the risk of warping, while leaning them against a wall invites slips, scratches or falls. Rackman’s board racking systems solve these issues by storing your sheets either vertically or horizontally in purpose-built steel frames.
Rackman designs and supplies board racking for Adelaide businesses in:
- ***Timber and hardware retail
- ***Joinery and cabinetry
- ***Steel and sheet metal supply
- ***Drywall and building products
- ***Signage, plastics, stone, and glass
Every solution is tailored to your materials, sheet sizes, and site layout — creating a system that protects your stock and streamlines your workflow.
Two core board racking options
Vertical board racking (A-frame and upright systems)
These racks store sheets standing on their long edge, with a backward lean into the frame. Think of them like a bookcase for boards – you can flick through and pull out a single sheet without shifting the whole stack.
- ***Ideal for storing varied sheet types
- ***Perfect for workshops with limited floor space
- ***Keeps boards upright and evenly supported
- ***Dividers segment different sizes, materials or thicknesses
You’ll find vertical racking in timber yards, cabinet shops and retail settings where fast access and high visibility are priorities.
Horizontal board racking (shelving or cantilever-based)
Horizontal systems store sheets flat in stacked layers, using reinforced shelving or cantilever arms engineered for the weight and span of full-size panels.
- ***Best for high volumes of identical sheets
- ***Suited to forklift loading and unloading
- ***Can include padded shelf surfaces to protect edges
- ***Common in industrial storage and bulk handling environments
Vertical and horizontal setups can also be combined – for example, vertical racking for offcuts and horizontal racking for full packs.
Built for strength, built to last
Boards can be heavy. A stack of 25mm MDF or wet plasterboard can weigh hundreds of kilograms, and storing it incorrectly is a recipe for product damage or even injury. That’s why we build our board racks from high-quality structural steel, designed to handle serious weight over time.
Our vertical racks feature:
- ***Solid base channels to support weight and prevent slippage
- ***Steel A-frames or back supports angled for balance and lean
- ***Dividers or pin-style arms to separate board types and prevent sag
Our horizontal racks use:
- ***Heavy-duty cantilever arms or shelf tiers
- ***Optional edge buffers (timber, rubber or plastic) to prevent damage
- ***Multi-level stacking configurations to maximise space
All our racking is fabricated to meet Australian standards and tailored to your exact sheet dimensions, including common sizes like 2400x1200mm, 2700x1200mm and 3000x1200mm.
Protection, access and smart handling
Sheet materials don’t just need storage – they need protection. From high-end veneer boards to bulk drywall, scratches, corner damage and warping can reduce their value or make them unusable.
That’s why Rackman incorporates protective features into every board rack design:
- ***Padded contact points using rubber or timber buffers to prevent abrasion
- ***Non-slip bases in vertical racks to keep sheets upright and stable
- ***Smooth shelf surfaces in horizontal racks to avoid chipping edges or gouging finishes
- ***Custom slot widths for different material types or varying thicknesses
Ease of access is also built-in. Vertical racks are spaced for safe manual retrieval, while horizontal racks allow efficient forklift use. For higher-throughput setups, we can include low-friction linings or roller guides to make loading and unloading even easier.
Why invest in our Adelaide board racking?
Prevent damage and reduce waste
Storing boards flat on the floor or leaning against walls leads to warping, corner crush, and lost inventory. Our racks keep materials straight, upright or evenly supported – preserving quality and reducing write-offs.
Save space
Dedicated racking makes better use of your footprint. Vertical racks turn tight corners or wall space into organised sheet storage. Horizontal racks allow multi-level stacking, safely and efficiently.
Improve safety and handling
Board racking removes common hazards like toppling sheets, awkward manual lifting, unstable piles. It encourages proper technique and makes sheet handling easier for your team.
Work faster with organised stock
Sort by size, thickness, or material. Workers no longer waste time digging through piles or shifting heavy stacks to find the right sheet. Organisation drives efficiency, especially in high-throughput joinery or building supply environments.
Future proof
Rackman board racks aren’t just robust – they’re flexible. As your inventory changes, we can help reconfigure or expand your system. Many of our Adelaide clients return to:
- ***Add new bays for additional material types
- ***Adjust dividers to fit new sheet thicknesses
- ***Upgrade a vertical rack to include horizontal capacity
- ***Replace damaged components or anchors
And because we keep a record of your original rack specifications, any upgrades or replacements will match seamlessly.
Looking to build a complete warehouse racking system? We’ll ensure your board storage integrates with everything from pallet racking to storage shelving, creating a consistent, efficient storage solution for your entire facility.
Our board racking service in Adelaide
At Rackman Australia, we deliver end-to-end board racking solutions tailored to the needs of Adelaide businesses. Our team will design racking that fits your space, protects your materials, and improves access and safety on site.
Here’s how our process works:
Every job starts with a site-specific assessment. We look at the types of sheet materials you handle – from light timber panels to heavy-duty metal sheets – along with your storage volumes, handling methods and available floor space. We’ll recommend the most efficient layout and racking style based on your operation.
- ***For cabinetmakers or panel suppliers, we often propose vertical A-frame racking with adjustable dividers.
- ***For fabricators or builders, we may lean toward horizontal or cantilever-style board storage with forklift access.
Our team will also factor in ceiling height, access paths, and adjacent workflows to ensure the layout works with your broader warehouse or workshop setup.
Once the layout is approved, we custom-build the racking to match your exact requirements. This includes:
- ***Rack height, depth, and slot spacing to suit your board dimensions
- ***Load ratings to match the weight of your heaviest materials
- ***Durable finishes such as powder-coating to reduce abrasion and prevent rust (especially important for finished boards or coastal locations like Port Adelaide)
We fabricate in-house or source from trusted local suppliers using high-quality steel that meets Australian standards. Where needed, we can incorporate smooth contact surfaces, rubber bumpers, or protective linings for delicate materials like painted timber or glass.
Our Adelaide install team handles the full setup on site. We:
- ***Anchor racks securely to the concrete slab for safety and stability
- ***Align all vertical and horizontal components to ensure safe sheet storage
- ***Install any adjustable features (such as dividers, gate arms or bumpers)
- ***Make sure everything is ready to use immediately, with no fuss
We don’t just drop off the gear and walk away. If your team is new to upright or horizontal board storage, we’ll show them best practices – including:
- ***Safe loading and unloading techniques
- ***Slot limits and sheet weight distribution
- ***How to adjust dividers or section materials by type
- ***Optional signage to reinforce safe handling practices
This helps prevent damage to both stock and people, ensuring your investment is used correctly and efficiently from day one.
Board racking is a long-term solution – but your business might change. If you start handling longer sheets, heavier loads, or need more capacity, we can:
- ***Extend or modify your racking system
- ***Add new bays or retrofit dividers
- ***Replace damaged components quickly from local stock
We keep records of your original rack design so upgrades or repairs are seamless. And if you relocate or restructure, we can assist with disassembly, transport, and reinstallation across Adelaide or regional SA.
Get the right board racking system for your Adelaide operation
Storing sheet materials doesn’t need to be a compromise. Whether you’re managing full packs of MDF or juggling offcuts of glass and metal, Rackman Australia will design a board racking system that fits your space, protects your stock, and makes your team’s job easier.
Our Adelaide-based clients trust us to deliver practical, long-term solutions – not just for board racking, but for complete racking systems that work together. From cantilever racking and vertical racking to pallet cages and longspan shelving, we can help you build out your facility to match your materials, workflow, and growth.
We’ll measure, design, install and support your board rack – and if your storage needs change later, we’ll be there to adapt your setup.
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Want to see what’s possible? Explore our full racking range, check out our capability statement, or browse case studies from businesses we’ve helped across Australia.
No more stacked hazards or wasted stock, just well-organised boards with Rackman Australia’s Adelaide board racking.
Nobody knows racking like Rackman Australia
Not only do we ensure your compliance with Australian laws and insurance requirements, but we also carry our own insurance covering consultation, design, and inspections. With Rackman Australia, you can trust that your racking system is up to standard – and get back to doing what your business does best.