Racking damage and how to prevent serious accidents

Racking damage and how to prevent serious accidents

Racking systems are constantly under attack by fork lift trucks and inevitably racking damage does occur.

Racking systems are vital for efficient warehouse storage and operations. Not only are they a big investment, they are also used extremely often every day. This makes them vulnerable to being hit by moving vehicles and pallets.

Minor damage might seem like a small risk initially, but left unmonitored and these little bends can worsen into serious damage.

Ignoring serious damage doesn't make the risk disappear. If left untreated, racking can buckle and collapse, causing a domino effect and knocking whole aisles of racking over.

So, what are the main causes of racking collapse?

Let's look at some of the most common reasons why racking collapses, plus tips on how to reduce the risk. The Rack Group have inspected and repaired racking across thousands of sites, and have compiled?the most common causes of racking damage, plus?how to prevent serious accidents.

Read more : How to prevent serious accidents?


If never ending repair bills are affecting your business, then it might be time to try something new...or does it?

?Have you ever...

  • Replaced a whole racking upright when only a small portion was damaged?
  • Found your metal guards have damaged your racking instead of protecting it?
  • Had to buy a new barrier when all you needed was a replacement part?


If you answered yes to any of the above, then maybe you need a racking company that can offer products and solutions designed to PROLONG the life of your EXISTING racking, instead of trying to sell you NEW.

Our goal is always to find the best solution for our customers, which usually means the most cost-effective and long-lasting repair solution.


We have a team of highly qualified engineers and a wide range of stock for instant repairs, so contact us for a quote today.

  • Racking repair call out! Need an urgent repair or a quote, then get in touch today.
  • Have an inspection report??We can quote repairs based on your latest inspection report, from any supplier.

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Not all repairs require a site visit for a quote. Send us photos of the damaged sections and our team will provide a same day quote.



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