Price: $50.00This standard is established to provide a guideline for design, testing, fabrication, and utilization of industrial storage rack decking utilized as an accessory for industrial steel storage racks that conform to ANSI MH16.1, Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks. Storage rack decking is placed on beams of industrial steel storage racks to create a surface on which to place materials that can be on pallets, in containers, or in some other form.This standard applies to uniformly loaded storage rack decking applications, as well as various concentrated and partially distributed loading conditions common to storage rack applications. Storage rack decking can be fabricated from welded-wire mesh with permanently attached reinforcements, metal bar grating, composite engineered wood, corrugated metal, perforated sheet metal, or other materials that meet the performance requirements for use in storage racks.This standard does not apply to:Storage rack decking manufactured prior to date of adoption of this standard;Storage rack decking that has been improperly installed, altered, damaged, or used in any manner other than that for which it was originally intended, designed, purchased, sold, or a combination thereof;Lumber not graded or stamped by the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB), West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB), or equivalent grading agency; orStorage rack decking that is intended to support any loads other than product loads (e.g., moving, or live, loads due to walking or stepping).

Price: $175.00 (a $25.00 savings)This combination package includes the following two American National Standards:ANSI MH16.1-2023, Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Storage RacksANSI MH26.2-2023, Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Storage Rack Decking

Free download.This standard applies to fixed stairways and ladders along with guarding for elevated platforms used in material handling structures. The stairways and ladders are attached to structures such as industrial racking pick modules, decked-over platforms, industrial shelving pick modules and decked-over platforms, and free-standing work platforms. These structures are described in the ANSI MH 16.X and ANSI MH28.X series of standards. This standard is intended to serve as a reference document for other material handling equipment standards or specifications.This standard was developed by a joint effort of both the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) and Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA).

Refers to the type of flooring used on an elevated work platform or shelving pick module or the shelf decking associated with standard shelving units. Common decks include composite engineered wood or plywood, corrugated metal, bar or plank grating, steel plates, and concrete.The material, generally made from welded wire, that is placed on shelves, rack load beams or walks to support loads of variable sizes.The decks or flooring of a mezzanine can be made of several different types of materials depending upon the requirements, features and capacity of the mezzanine. These flooring/decking options may include bar grating, plank grating, wood planking, plywood, composite materials and cement.

A completely fabricated decking assembly with reinforcing members ready for installation upon supporting storage rack framing. One or more decking sections are used to form a shelf surface.

A formed sheet metal structural element typically associated with elevated platforms that spans across structural members to support engineered wood panels, floor plates, or concrete flooring.

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Demag provided a 10 Ton DRPRO Hoist on A Demag Crane for a metal flooring company manufactures metal floor decking products and associated metal flashings for use in the fast track construction. With a projected output of over 2,500,000 sq feet of metal decking per year, performance and reliability were deciding factors. Features and benefits provided: Safe Handling, Slow speed travel for positioning, High speed with positioning not required and Radio remote control allows the operator to always remain at a safe distance.

A components supplier of commercial lawn mowing equipment installed a new press brake for forming sheet metal into the decks for large mowers. The brake bends the ends of pre-cut sheet metal and forms deck plates that measure 42-72 inches. The metal sheets are 7 to 10 gauge, and range in weight from about 40-125 pounds.

Play to Win with FRAZIER at Booth #B11328 at MODEX 2026Long Valley, NJ – April 8th, 2026 – Kick off MODEX 2026 by making your way to FRAZIER’s World Cup themed Booth #B11328! In the high-stakes world of supply chain, it’s simple: you can play to win or get left on the sidelines. If you’re ready to score big, Frazier’s Storage Solutions can help make your warehouse up to 30% more productive and profitable.Stop by for ongoing booth demonstrations that will showcase winning strategies to maximize space, increase throughput, boost order picking efficiency, and reduce labor costs—all powered by FRAZIER’s Structural Racking Solutions That Last.Frazier showcase systems include:SelecDeck® Case Flow Rack - Innovative case flow rack system that converts just four floor-level pallet positions in a back-to-back row into more than 28 organized pick slots. Engineered for versatility, the SelecDeck® Case Flow Rack features a universal roller bed design that easily handles cartons of all shapes and sizes. with long-lasting performance.Axis2 Pallet Shuttle - The AXIS² system is a fully automated multi-directional shuttle rack solution designed for tomorrow’s cutting-edge warehouse demands. Developed in close partnership with Dambach, AXIS² combines cutting-edge technology with user-centric innovation to set supply chain storage standards for the flexibility, high speed utilization and the efficient handling of diverse pallet types.Mole IQ® and Shuttle IQ® – The next generation of semi-automated storage, Mole IQ® and Shuttle IQ® are direct evolutions to the legacy shuttle solution. Smarter and more connected these shuttles are powered by SkyMesh, FRAZIER’s proprietary warehouse control software solution. SkyMmesh monitors pallet movements, real-time diagnostics, and performance analytics. The human-machine interface enables direct control and live monitoring, increasing throughput, reducing dwell time, and maintaining consistent flow in high-density storage.Unique Rack Designs – FRAZIER has the engineering knowledge, experience, and know-how to design and implement unique rack solutions for special applications, such as cold storage. Such systems – like the Raised I-Beam frame - can help users to maximize storage utilization and more.Wire Screen – FRAZIER’s Wire Screen allows customers to find success increasing safety, maintaining warehouse capacity, and eliminating costly deck replacement within their operations. Unlike industry standard wire mesh decks with an external flare style, the Wire Screen utilizes an internal flare (tuck-in) style. This innovative design overcomes the challenges of warping decks and jagged wires that may cause damage, injury, and increased expense.Safety Accessories – In addition to our Wire Screen, Frazier provides a comprehensive range of rack safety accessories designed to protect your warehouse, employees, and equipment. From Bull Nose Protectors that deflect forklift impacts to frame posts, to Row End Protectors that safeguard aisle ends, our solutions help prevent damage and ensure a safer, more secure work environment. With Frazier, rack safety is more than a feature—it’s a priority.To learn more about additional FRAZIER Storage Solutions being showcased at FRAZIER Booth #B11328, please visit FRAZIER’s exhibitor page on the MODEX Show Website at: mx2026.mapyourshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=14554ContactDiane DominguesVice President of Marketing & Customer Servicemodex@frazier.com(908) 876-3001

Greer, SC—An automotive parts manufacturer was looking to optimize its production facility and called on Creform engineers to help develop a system to transfer parts from its sub-assembly line to the main assembly line. With specific requirements from the customer, the Creform solution was to provide single direction AGV with conveyor deck that essentially acts as transfer vehicles between workstations. The AGV works two eight hour shifts per day. The single direction AGV travels in a loop with two stops. At the unload station, the powered conveyor will move the product off the powered conveyor deck to a floor-side conveyor. A manual mechanical gate drops down for load transfers with line side decking. This simple but effective mechanism ensures loads are held securely aboard the AGV during travel. The AGV is PLC controlled with HMI touch screen and provides for 50 course 128 command control, programming. Floor positioned RFID tags used for command initiation and to mark the stop positions along the course with a unique address. Aisle crossings are metered by a wireless system controller as well as other custom functions. If needed, a powered engage/disengage foot lever allows the cart to be moved easily if taken offline. Once disengaged, the unit works like a typical pushcart. The AGV (shown) is a model HA-A50060 single-direction AGV drive unit with 90° and 180° spin/turn capability. It is custom designed with a fabricated steel frame constructed for strength and durability. Creform was responsible for the design and assembly of both the AGV and system controls. Projects are turnkey with Creform…from the initial project design to the final installation, Creform will guide and support the entire project. The AGV follows a magnetic guidepath independently to ensure accurate and repeatable movement and is ideal in space restrictive areas. The magnetic tape guidepath is easily and quickly installed and routes can easily be changed or repaired. The unit can travel with speeds up to 164 fpm (50 M)/min and can carry a load capacity of up to 1320 lb. (600kg). The AGV is WIFI enabled and features an HMI touch screen for user and maintenance interface. Operator interface panels include push buttons at both front and rear of AGV. The power pack is an easy-access, 24-volt system powered by two 12V, 110AH, AGM batteries and is equipped with wireless touch charging to automatically maintain peak performance levels. The opportunity charging system minimizes the need for the user to change batteries as they are automatically charged by just pulling into the charging station positioned along the route. No human intervention is necessary. The AGV features complete equipment for compliance to safety category 3 and includes a laser obstacle scanner on the front utilizing 16 settable zones, safety circuit to cut power, audible warning device, flashing light, and E-stops. Multi-color LED lights are built into the overhead aluminum frame to indicate the various running conditions. The overhead also provides cover for the parts on the conveyor. Creform offers preventive maintenance agreements to ensure long-term performance and reliability. The company also offers to train plant maintenance personnel to help ensure that the necessary on-site with immediate support available. The Creform System is used to create an array of material handling and efficiency enhancing devices and is a proven component in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs. The company partners with customers in developing and enhancing these programs. Contact: Creform Corporations SCsales@creform.com www.creform.com

This pallet presents itself as a sturdy all-rounder among heavy-duty pallets: the newly designed E3-5 from Craemer. Like all load carriers from the Germany-based Craemer Group with more than 60 years' experience in plastics processing, it is made of durable, high-quality polyethylene and has a robust construction – which means a long service life, even with a high number of trip rates. Manufactured in one piece, it features a very high load-bearing capacity and excellent bending stiffness. As a result, the E3-5 pallet could become indispensable in the (intra)logistics of many industries in the future.In 1967 Craemer revolutionized the world market with the very first one-piece injection molded plastic pallet. Today, with its injection-molded polyethylene (PE) one-piece load carriers, the Craemer Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of logistics solutions. The family-owned company is now launching another innovation – the E3-5 pallet. Even sturdier and with an even higher load-bearing capacity than their reliable all-round D3-5 pallet, the Craemer Group’s E3-5 is an all-rounder in the heavy-duty category – in high racking systems and in the field of automated conveyor technology.Functional all-purpose palletThe new E3-5 has been designed as a 4-way all-purpose pallet in industrial dimensions (47.6 x 39.8 x 6.3 inches / 1200 x 1000 x 160 millimeters), with a tare weight of 54 lbs / 24.5 kilograms. Including its five runners, the pallet is injection-molded in one shot from high quality PE and 100% recyclable. This versatile plastic pallet is also available as a three-runner version (E3).Another special feature of the newcomer: The E3-5 is a heavy-duty pallet with a purist, functional design. The Craemer design team has deliberately dispensed with additional extras such as Palgrip® anti-slip strips on the upper deck or welded (anti-slip) runners, as these are not necessary for certain applications. On the other hand, the down-to-earth E3-5 pallet has strong features: Thanks to its thick walls and extremely robust design, it is very stable and reliable, shock-resistant and has a high load-bearing capacity.High bending stiffness thanks to steel profilesIts strength lies in its reinforcement profiles: Thanks to six metal profiles (four lengthwise and two crosswise), the E3-5 pallet has a high load-bearing capacity of 3,100 lbs / 1,400 kilograms in high rack (just like the CR3). Thanks to the two crosswise profiles, it is also extremely stable and robust along the short sides. The steel profiles visible on the upper deck, which are not fully enclosed, ensure a very high level of bending stiffness.The heavily ribbed design of the runners also ensures extremely high robustness, resistance and therefore a long service life. This is further enhanced by the straight centre runners, which have neither recesses nor notches: They provide a stronger connection to the pallet body and protect the runners from breaking and cracking when under stress. This means that from the outset, the design avoids local stress peaks caused by notches that would reduce the strength of the body (notch effect).Load safety guaranteedTo ensure that loads are optimally secured, the plastic pallet has a 0.2 inches / 5 mm outer r im as standard. Optionally, it is also available with a 7 mm (0.3 inch) or 22 mm (0.8 inch) rim. The pallet's slight oversize of a maximum of ten millimeters prevents damage to the load, e. g. cardboard boxes, as they do not rest on the rim. In addition, the E3-5 pallet has corners lugs on all four feet, i.e. non-slip retaining ribs for anchoring shrink wrap film.Chamfered edges on both sides of all runners ensure optimum handling with forklift trucks. The E3-5 and E3 pallets can be fitted with twelve Palgrip® anti-slip clips to prevent slipping from the forks during forklift transport. These are clipped into the entry openings in the lower deck.Features and optionsTransponder pockets on each right foot on the long side of the new pallet allow retrofitting with an RFID tag for efficient tracking. On request, the E3-5 pallet can be fitted with recessed fields for barcode labels. Depending on the ordered quantity, printing options such as hot stamping of lettering, logos or numbering on the outer feet of the long side are also possible. Like all Craemer plastic load carriers, the new E3-5 pallet features a very high temperature resistance: It can withstand fluctuations from -22 °F to +104 °F and even up to +194 °F for short periods.Versatile applicationsAs a universal pallet for heavy loads, the E3-5 is designed for a wide range of applications and can be used in the logistics processes of many sectors and industries. Thanks to its robustness and versatility, this new all-rounder for heavy-duty applications will also prove ideal for pooling. In short: the innovation made by Craemer is suitable for a wide range of applications – from high racks to automated processes.With a load-bearing capacity of up to 3,100 lbs / 1,400 kilograms, it offers maximum dimensional stability, especially in high racks. This makes the E3-5 pallet suitable for all types of packaging (crates, boxes, containers, etc.) in the beverage industry as well as in tire logistics. And in the food industry, it can also be used as a versatile pallet for pre-packed food. In areas where (intra)logistics can do without extensive anti-slip elements, the E3-5 pallet is the perfect alternative with an ideal price/performance ratio.