Vertical Racking Perth | Rackman Australia
Overview of Vertical Racking
Storing long items like pipes, conduit, timber lengths, or steel bars can be challenging with standard horizontal racks. Vertical racking is the perfect solution – it allows you to store these items upright, saving floor space and keeping everything organised and easy to retrieve. Rackman Australia’s Vertical Racking (also known as A-frame racking) is specifically designed for this purpose. By using vertical space, you can safely stand long products up rather than laying them along aisles or on the ground.
Our vertical racking system in Perth consists of robust steel frames with arms/dividers that create vertical storage compartments. Think of it like a series of tall slots where you can insert items like lengths of PVC pipe, timber planks, steel angle, plastic extrusion, or even rolls of carpet vertically. We offer both single-sided racks (placed against a wall) and double-sided (accessible from both sides, for central floor placement) to suit your warehouse layout. The standard racks can store items from about 3 metres up to 6.5 metres tall in the vertical position with Vertical and A-Frame Racking, and we can customise heights for even longer materials if needed.
Key advantage: Vertical racking frees up horizontal aisle space. Instead of dedicating an entire rack bay or floor area to a 6m length of pipe, you store it vertically in a footprint often no wider than a pallet. This not only saves space but also reduces bending or excessive lifting when picking long items – staff can simply pull the item out from the vertical rack with minimal effort.
Key Features of Rackman’s Vertical Racking
- The racking frames are made from heavy-duty steel, capable of supporting long and heavy items without bending. Each vertical rack is engineered to hold significant weight (hundreds of kilograms per section), so you can store bundles of timber or multiple pipes securely with Vertical and A-Frame Racking.
- Our vertical racks feature adjustable arm dividers that create the slots for your products. We offer arm divider lengths of 400mm, 500mm, and 600mm to accommodate different product diameters or bundle sizes with Vertical and A-Frame Racking. They can be positioned as needed along the beam, giving you flexibility in how many compartments and what width each compartment is.
- Standard bay lengths are 1372mm or 2591mm (common pallet rack beam lengths) with Vertical and A-Frame Racking, but since we use a modular design, any beam length is possible. We can create a vertical rack as wide or narrow as required by using custom-length beams, enabling as many or as few compartments as you need.
- Often, vertical racking is referred to as A-frame racking because of its shape. Rackman’s design incorporates an A-frame structure where needed to lend additional support, especially for double-sided configurations. This keeps the rack stable even when fully loaded, and allows items to lean slightly for balance.
- We provide options for powder-coated finish (brightly colored for indoor use) or hot-dip galvanised finish for outdoor yards with Vertical and A-Frame Racking. So whether your vertical rack is in a warehouse or outside exposed to the elements, it will resist rust and wear. For many Perth builders yards or plumbing suppliers, the galvanised option is ideal due to exposure to weather.
Storing tall items upright is safe when done properly. Our vertical racking includes base brackets and, if needed, strapping or chain points to secure items (for example, if storing large diameter pipes that might roll). By keeping items in designated slots, you also reduce tripping hazards and manual handling injuries with Vertical and A-Frame Racking. The design aligns with safety best practices for manual handling – items are kept at ground level and simply tilted out for removal, reducing the need for climbing or lifting above shoulder height.
How Vertical Racking Benefits Your Operations
Vertical racking addresses a common requirement in industries like construction, plumbing, electrical, and manufacturing – the need to store long items efficiently. For instance, a typical plumbing supplier might stock 4m lengths of PVC pipe in various diameters. Laying those on shelves would waste an entire rack bay per size and possibly lead to entanglement or damage. With vertical racking, all those pipes stand upright in a compact rack against the wall, sorted by size in each compartment. This frees up aisle space and floor space for other uses and increases the overall storage density of your facility.
Items stored vertically are extremely easy to identify and pull out. Employees can walk up to the rack and see the ends of all pipes or timbers with labels. There’s no need to move other items out of the way (as often happens when long stuff is stored on top of racks or in corners). Plus, because the items are upright, gravity isn’t pressing them against each other as it would if stacked horizontally, so scratching, bending or damage to the lower pieces is minimized.
By using Rackman’s Vertical & A-frame racking, you keep long stock from cluttering walkways. This greatly reduces the risk of someone tripping or a long piece accidentally sliding and hitting someone. It also means no more ad-hoc solutions like leaning pipes in a corner (which can slide down or cause a domino effect). Everything is contained and the workplace looks more orderly and professional – which is important both for safety audits and for when clients visit your premises.
Our vertical racking is popular in hardware stores, timber yards, metal fabrication shops, and manufacturing workshops with Vertical and A-Frame Racking. It can hold metal rods, PVC pipes, wooden moldings, conduit, carpet rolls, extrusions, gutters – virtually any elongated item. The flexible design means if you one day change what you’re storing (e.g., switch from storing 3m sections to 4m sections), the same rack can be adjusted or extended to suit. Also, if you ever need to store sheet materials (large flat boards), the A-frame style can often double as a sheet rack by leaning panels against one side. We can guide you on using the rack for multiple purposes if needed.
After Installation: Performance and Safety
When Rackman installs your vertical racking in Perth, we ensure it’s securely anchored to the floor (or wall for single-sided units) and perfectly plumb. Once installed, you’ll find your workflow for handling long items becomes much smoother:
Staff no longer spend time wrestling with tangled stock or moving one item to get to another. Each type or size can have its own slot. To pick an item, it’s a matter of unclipping a restraint (if one is used) and extracting the piece directly.
Vertical storage means less bending or sagging of products over time. Long, flexible items like timber can warp if stored horizontally unsupported; upright storage keeps them straight. Also, items aren’t stacked on top of each other, so the bottom ones don’t get crushed. Customers often notice a reduction in damaged inventory (e.g., fewer pipes cracked from being under a pile).
Cleaning around vertical racks is easy. Dust and off-cuts tend to fall to the floor, where they can be swept up, rather than accumulating on a storage shelf. Our design even allows dust to fall through if mesh base or grated base is used. By preventing clutter, you maintain clear walkways which is a big plus for safety. In fact, vertical racking contributes to a safer environment by neatly storing what could otherwise be hazardous loose materials.
Post-installation, you might find you want to add more vertical rack sections as your inventory grows. Thanks to the modular nature, we can extend your vertical racking in increments (every new section just shares a frame with the last section, so it’s cost-effective to add on). Knowing that you can expand later gives you flexibility in planning your storage – you can start with what you need now and grow the rack system later without a complete redesign.
We also stand by the quality of our installation. Our Perth installation team has years of experience fitting vertical and A-frame racks in all kinds of facilities, so they work efficiently and minimize any disruption to your operations. Once they finish, they will walk you through the correct usage of the rack, point out any features (like how to adjust dividers), and ensure you are satisfied with the result. Rackman can also supply any spare parts or accessories for the rack down the line, and because we stock components locally, there’s no long wait if you need extra dividers or replacement parts
Related Products and Services
In addition to vertical racking, Rackman Australia provides several related solutions that might complement your storage setup:
Cantilever Racking:
If you have a mix of long items, some of which are better stored horizontally (like very heavy steel bars or packs of timber), consider our Cantilever Racking. Vertical racking and cantilevers often work hand-in-hand: vertical for loose individual lengths, and cantilever for bulk bundles or heavier items. We offer light to heavy duty cantilever systems for items that need horizontal support.
Timber Storage Solutions:
For clients specifically in timber or panel storage, we can also provide pigeon hole racks or horizontal sheet racks for boards in addition to vertical racks. While vertical racking can sometimes handle large boards by leaning, a purpose-built horizontal rack for sheet materials might be recommended for high volumes. Talk to us about our custom board racking options (see Board Racking) if you handle a lot of sheet goods.
Design Consultation:
Not sure how much vertical racking you need or how to lay it out? Our design team will help. We can incorporate vertical racks into a broader warehouse layout that also includes pallet racking or other storage. By planning comprehensively, we ensure forklift areas, pedestrian zones, and rack placements all make sense together. This service is part of our Consultation and Design offering.
Installation Services:
Vertical racking installation is available as a standalone service or as part of a bigger project. Our Installation team in Perth will also ensure that any necessary building permits or compliance (if required for certain rack heights) are considered. Typically, vertical racks are under the threshold for building approval, but we ensure everything meets code – including things like seismic requirements if applicable.
Other Accessories:
We supply extras like rubber linings for the base (to protect delicate items like finished aluminum profiles from scratching on steel base), tie-down straps or chains that can be used to secure items in each bay if needed (useful when transporting racks or for very top-heavy items), and signage for load capacity or safety instructions.
By combining vertical racking with these products and services, you get a tailored solution that covers all aspects of storing long items.
Trust Rackman Australia for Vertical Racking
Rackman Australia is a leader in providing vertical and A-frame racking in Perth. Here’s why customers prefer our solution:
- Proprietary Design: We offer our own unique vertical racking product (often branded as “Tyrespan” for tyres and similar design for vertical storage) that has been tested and refined in real warehouses. It’s not an off-the-shelf import but rather a system designed for Australian businesses’ needs.
- Local Stock: We keep stock of vertical racking components in WA and SA, meaning quick supply. If you suddenly require additional bays or need a part, we can deliver promptly rather than waiting for overseas shipments.
- Industry Experience: We’ve installed vertical racks for major hardware chains and industrial suppliers, so we bring that experience to every job. Our team can provide insights on best practices – for example, optimal compartment width for certain products or how to organize various lengths efficiently.
- Safety Focus: As with all Rackman solutions, safety is non-negotiable. We ensure our vertical racking systems comply with relevant Australian safety standards and guidelines. The inclusion of features that prevent items from tipping is a key part of our design. Moreover, our OHS audit service can include vertical racking in routine warehouse safety inspections.
Customer Support: After installation, our relationship doesn’t end. Rackman supports you with any questions or adjustments needed. If your storage needs change, we’ll assist in modifying the system. Our goal is long-term satisfaction.
Get Vertical Racking for Your Long Products
Tired of tripping over pipes or cluttered lumber piles? Elevate (literally) your storage with Vertical Racking from Rackman Australia. It’s a simple change that can dramatically improve your facility’s organisation and safety when dealing with long items.
To find out more or to get a quote, call us at 1300 722 626. Our Perth team will be happy to discuss your inventory and suggest the ideal configuration. You can also contact us online to arrange a site visit or request pricing.
Remember to check out our Capability Statement for examples of our work and credentials. Rackman Australia is committed to providing top-tier storage solutions, and our vertical racking systems are no exception.
Also, feel free to browse our online shop for any standard racking components or related products if you need quick purchases. Many smaller accessories and add-ons can be ordered directly.
Get your long, unwieldy materials under control and stored the right way up! Vertical Racking Perth – by Rackman Australia, the experts in making space for what matters. Contact us today and let us help you store those long items with ease.
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