Pallet Racking Adelaide SA
Overview of pallet racking SA
Outside the metro zone, finding a pallet racking supplier who truly understands South Australia’s unique demands can be tough. Rackman Australia bridges that gap, delivering, installing and supporting heavy-duty pallet racking systems throughout Adelaide and into the wider SA region.
From the wine warehouses of the Barossa to logistics depots in Mount Gambier, our systems are built to handle local conditions, remote logistics, and future growth. Whether you’re expanding a rural shed, fitting out a regional hub, or replacing outdated gear, we bring the same engineered quality and compliance you’d expect in the city.
Why SA businesses choose Rackman
- ***Statewide delivery and installation
- ***Custom layouts designed for your exact warehouse footprint
- ***Secondhand racking options to manage cost
- ***Ongoing inspections, safety checks, and upgrades
We understand the logistics of working outside Adelaide. That means planning for longer delivery routes, working around site access constraints, and making sure everything fits right the first time.
Built for South Australia’s conditions
South Australia throws up some unique challenges. Heat, dust, seismic activity, and unsealed warehouse floors all play a role in how racking needs to perform. Our systems are:
- ***Finished to handle high temperatures and UV exposure
- ***Designed for regional wind/seismic ratings (AS 1170 & AS 4084 compliant)
- ***Anchored appropriately for varying slab conditions
- ***Engineered to work with your forklifts, trolleys or manual handling gear
Adaptable racking for growing operators
Not every warehouse or depot begins with a full-scale fitout. Many South Australian businesses – especially in regional and remote areas – start small, with limited stock, modest infrastructure, and evolving workflows. At Rackman, we understand that growth takes time. That’s why we design racking systems that can scale with you.
We begin with your current footprint, stock profile, and equipment, then plan for modular growth. As your storage demands increase, we help you extend racking bays, add beam levels, install mesh decking for loose items, or incorporate mezzanine floors to take advantage of vertical space. Every system is engineered to grow without requiring costly redesigns or disruptive downtime.
We’ve helped operators in industries like agriculture, automotive, manufacturing and retail transition from basic pallet bays to fully integrated warehouse layouts with picking lanes, flow racking, and safety systems – all staged over time to align with budget and business expansion.
Whether you’re adding seasonal capacity, shifting from manual to forklift-based access, or expanding to new premises, we’ll help you:
- ***Extend and reconfigure your racking with minimal disruption
- ***Reuse and integrate secondhand components where practical
- ***Maintain compliance and safe loading throughout changes
- ***Optimise picking speeds, forklift paths, and stock rotation
How to choose the right pallet racking in SA
Whether you’re in Adelaide or rural SA, selecting the right pallet racking system is essential for optimising your storage space and ensuring smooth operations. Consider:
- perishable, bulk, small parts or irregular shapes?
Assess floor plan and ceiling height
- Make sure racking fits your forklifts or pickers
- Choose systems that can grow and adapt
- All Rackman systems meet AS 4084:2023 standards
Integrated storage for rural workflows
Need a mixed setup with cages, shelving and pallet bays? No problem. We design around your workflow and space:
- ***Combine racking with longspan shelving for small parts
- ***Use stillage cages for loose or fragile items
- ***Add vertical racking for awkward loads
- ***Include safety rails and floor markings for equipment access
We can also engineer custom solutions for cold rooms, packing zones or outdoor storage under awnings.
Secondhand racking = smarter storage
We offer certified secondhand pallet racking to help regional businesses save money without cutting corners.
- ***Safety tested and certified
- ***Compatible with new accessories
- ***Ideal for overflow, seasonal, or expansion use
- ***Available in various brands and sizes
We also track your inventory for easy reordering.
SA Pallet racking specs
Below is a quick reference for our most popular pallet racking sizes and load capacities.
We stock standard sizes and can also supply custom lengths and heights on request.
- ***Frame Heights (mm): 1905, 2515, 3125, 3734, 4343, 4953, 6173, 7393, 9222
- ***Frame Depths (mm): 609, 838, 1219, 2438
- ***Beam Lengths (mm): 1372, 1524, 1829, 2591, 2743, 3048, 3353, 3658, 3810, 4267, 5000
- ***Light-duty: 500–1000 kg per beam level
- ***Heavy-duty: 2000–4000 kg per beam level
- ***1165mm x 1165mm (Australian Standard)
- ***Typically supports up to 2000 kg
- ***Outdoor HDG racking lasts up to 25 years with minimal maintenance
- ***Seismic-rated racking for areas of regional instability (AS 1170.4:2007)
- ***Forklift clearances of 75mm–100mm above top pallet
The Rackman process
From concept to compliance, we manage the full pallet racking journey for our Adelaide and SA customers. Our process is designed to ensure clarity, safety, and efficiency from the very first conversation to long-term system support.
We begin by understanding how your business operates – what you’re storing, how you access it, and where the pressure points are. For remote clients, we offer flexible consultations via video call and can work off warehouse plans, site photos, and equipment specs. Where possible, we’ll visit your site to assess floor condition, ceiling height, forklift access, and any constraints like columns, doors, or loading docks.
Once we’ve gathered your requirements, our design team maps out a custom layout using CAD software. We’ll detail racking bay locations, beam heights, aisle widths, forklift clearance zones, and any integrated components such as mezzanine floors or cage storage. These drawings help visualise the layout and ensure every square metre is used efficiently – especially important in space-constrained regional warehouses.
We provide clear and flexible quoting to suit your timeline and budget. You can choose between:
- ***Brand new racking systems
- ***Certified secondhand stock
- ***Hybrid solutions mixing new and used components
We break down the quote by materials, labour, accessories, and optional upgrades – giving you full transparency before any build begins.
Once approved, we organise transport to your site. For regional and remote areas, we coordinate carefully around access, unloading requirements, staging zones, and any special considerations like forklifts on-site or limited work hours. Our logistics team is experienced in handling long-haul deliveries and working around farming, mining, or warehouse schedules.
Our trained and certified installation teams are based in South Australia. They’ll anchor racking frames to slab, level beam heights, apply load signage, and install accessories such as mesh decks, safety rails, or backstops. We work efficiently and with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations – whether it’s a full warehouse fitout or a phased install.
After the build, we walk you through the system, ensure correct loading signage is in place, and provide documentation for compliance. Our support continues with:
- ***Annual inspections to AS 4084:2023
- ***Fast-response repairs and replacement parts
- ****Racking reconfigurations or expansions
- ***Engineering sign-off and insurance support if required
We also keep your specs on file so we can quote or deliver matching parts down the track. With Rackman, your racking investment is never a one-off – it’s a system that evolves with your business.
Complete storage solutions from Rackman
While pallet racking is at the core of what we do, Rackman Australia supplies a wide range of storage and handling solutions to support every part of your operation. Whether you need to store small parts, oversized items, loose materials or fragile goods, we have systems that work together to create a seamless, efficient warehouse setup.
Ideal for cartons, small components and hand-picked items. Great for workshops, packing zones and parts areas.
Heavy-duty, stackable cages for loose, awkward or high-value items. Used across mining, agriculture, and transport.
Wire mesh inserts for pallet racking that improve safety, airflow, and fire compliance while supporting non-palletised items.
The go-to system for long or irregular items like pipe, timber, or sheet materials.
Stand items upright for safer access and better floor use — perfect for timber, metal or conduit.
Maximise vertical space with engineered mezzanine levels for extra storage or workspace.
Bollards, barriers, backstops and signage to keep your warehouse compliant and your team protected.
Every solution is engineered to suit your workflow, budget and available space, and can be staged over time to support business growth.
FAQ on SA pallet racking
Yes. We service the entire state, from the South East to the Eyre Peninsula.
We strongly recommend certified installation for compliance and safety, but we can supply-only if needed.
We can assist with documentation, layouts, and engineer sign-offs where required.
Yes. We have hot-dip galvanised and powder-coated options suitable for covered outdoor storage.
Absolutely. We often create hybrid systems that maximise both value and performance.
Get your Adelaide and SA pallet racking from Rackman today
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With over 200 years of combined racking expertise and nationwide reach, Rackman is trusted by Australian businesses from coast to coast.
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.