• RMI Rack Safety Episode 1: Selecting Your Rack System



Rack Safety 101 Webinar
If you are interested in learning about:
  • The Proper Ways to Assemble and Install Rack
  • Training of Operators
  • Inspection and Maintenance of Rack Systems.

Please view the Rack Safety 101 Webinar to learn more about these topics.

ANSI MH16.3-2016: Specification For The Design, Testing And Utilization Of Industrial Steel Cantilevered Storage Racks

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ANSI MH16.1-2021, Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Storage Racks

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Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks-2021

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Guideline for the Assessment and Repair or Replacement of Damaged Rack-2020

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Specification for the Design Testing and Utilization of Welded Wire Rack Decking - ANSI MH26.2 2017

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ANSI MH32.1-2018 - Stairs, Ladders, and Open-Edge Guards for Use with Material Handling Structures

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Complete RMI Illustrated Examples 1- 18 combined

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California Strong Motion Instrumentation of Storage Racks Project

RMI Seismic Instrumentation Candidate Form
Earthquake Shaking Potential for California

Kelsey Kempes, Bradley University
Daniel Clapp Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by RMI has been awarded to Kelsey Kempes. Kelsey is a junior Industrial Engineering student at Bradley University. She is actively involved in the Bradley APICS group and the Society of Women Engineers.

Maya Schrof, University of Alabama
RMI Honor Scholarship Sponsored by ASG has been awarded to Maya Schrof. Maya is a junior mechanical engineering student at The University of Alabama. She serves as the Secretary for the campus Society of Women Engineers.

Katelyn Supra, Auburn University
RMI Honor Scholarship Sponsored by ASG has been awarded to Katelyn Supra. Katelyn is a junior Industrial Engineering student at Auburn University. She is minoring in Information Management Systems.

Marina Ackerman, Michigan State University
RMI Honor Scholarship has been awarded to Marina Ackerman. Marina is a senior Supply Chain Management student at Michigan State University.

Executive Members manufacture and control the structural design and manufacture of industrial steel storage rack. Executive Members can participate in all RMI membership activities.
General Members manufacture and control the structural design and manufacture of industrial steel storage rack. General Members have limited participation in RMI membership activities.
Associate Members include manufacturers of structures or structural components of the following types: Portable Racks designed to stack, Pallet Stacking Frames, or Structural Rack Decking. Associate Members also include manufacturers of rack repair and safety components for industrial steel storage rack. Associate Members have limited participation in RMI membership activities.
ProMat DX: RMI of MHI presents: Planning Your Rack System - Traditional and E-Commerce
As ecommerce becomes the norm in warehousing and distribution, the need to adapt storage and retrieval systems is imminent. RMI industry experts will share how rack system designs are changing to meet the requirements in the ecommerce world.
ProMat DX: RMI of MHI presents: Storage Rack Safety 101
The safe use of a storage rack system is key to the productivity of a warehouse. We discuss the resources available from the Rack Manufacturers Institute that can be used to design and implement a safe rack system. We discuss the inspections necessary in maintaining a safe rack system. We discuss how to assess rack damage and how to make a repair or replace decision.
Material properties of cold-formed steel under subzero temperatures
Cold-formed steel (CFS) structures are becoming increasingly prominent in many construction scenarios because of its distinct advantages, which includes light-weight, easy and low cost for stacking, transportation, and construction.
MH16.3-2016-SPECIFICATION FOR CANTILEVERED STORAGE RACKS
ANSI MH16.1-2021, Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Storage Racks
Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks-2021
Guideline for the Assessment and Repair or Replacement of Damaged Rack-2020
MH26.2-2017-Design and Testing of Welded Wire Rack Decking
Specification for the Design Testing and Utilization of Welded Wire Rack Decking - ANSI MH26.2 2017
ANSI MH32.1-2018 - Stairs, Ladders, and Open-Edge Guards for Use with Material Handling Structures
How to Plan An Efficient Rack Layout
Planning and Engineering Guidelines for Specifying Storage Racks and Shelving Systems
Complete RMI Illustrated Examples 1- 18 combined
Event Start Date End Date Sponsor Location
2023 Spring Meeting 5/21/2023 5/24/2023 MHI Westin Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
2023 WERC Annual Conference 6/4/2023 6/7/2023 MHI Orlando, FL
2023 MHI Annual Conference 10/1/2023 10/4/2023 MHI Diplomat Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, FL
MODEX 2024 3/11/2024 3/14/2024 MHI Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
2024 Spring Meeting 5/19/2024 5/22/2024 MHI Westin Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
2024 MHI Annual Conference 10/13/2024 10/16/2024 MHI JW Marriott Marco Island
Marco Island, FL
ProMat 2025 3/17/2025 3/20/2025 MHI McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
2025 MHI Annual Conference 10/12/2025 10/15/2025 MHI JW Marriott Starr Pass
Tucson, AZ
2026 MHI Annual Conference 9/27/2026 9/30/2026 MHI JW Marriott Desert Springs
Palm Springs, CA
2027 MHI Annual Conference 10/10/2027 10/13/2027 MHI JW Marriott Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL

RMI Managing Executive


Anna Harreveld

704-676-1190

Leadership


President
Paul Neal
UNARCO Material Handling, Inc.

Vice President
Tommy Sinclair
Engineered Products

Secretary
John Schmidt
Rack Builders, Inc.

Treasurer
Anna Harreveld
MHI

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