Teardrop Pallet Rack

The uprights are the essential components that provide structural support in teardrop racks. These pieces, manufactured by AR Racking from durable steel, are designed to support both the weight of the horizontal beams and the loads stored on the structure.

Their specific feature is the teardrop-shaped holes, with 2” pitch between them, which facilitate the assembly and adjustment of the beams according to the user’s specific needs.

The baseplate is a structural component attached to each upright or column that spreads the load across the floor and allows you to anchor the base to it.

The welded baseplate is a component specifically designed for frames with maximum load capacity and height.

A leveling shim is placed under the baseplate to even out the storage system. This option is used on uneven floors.

Metal mesh panels are components used as load levels to support goods on pallets and their various loads in teardrop pallet racking systems.

The rectangular mesh is secured to support bars, providing rigidity to the structure. The unit sits on AR beams without requiring additional fixings. Mesh panels can also be installed for picking applications, customized to the dimensions and weights of the products each customer needs.

AR Racking’s galvanized metal trays are designed to fit directly onto the beams without requiring additional fixings.

This accessory for teardrop racks is used alongside orange Z beams for picking. The trays are available with either a smooth or grooved surface.

Chipboard panels, also known as boards, can be used in various ways with teardrop racks.

They can be placed directly on the beams with the help of retainers at the ends for added stability. Additionally, support bars must be installed, depending on the load, to provide extra support for the unit load.

TM55 support bars for wood are specifically designed to hold 22 mm thick wooden boards or chipboard, ensuring the wood is flush with the height of the beam. The dimensions and thickness of the support bars can be customized to meet the requirements of each project.

T451 support bars are structural components installed crosswise on the beams, allowing pallets to be securely placed on them. They offer an added layer of safety to help prevent pallets from falling in specific situations.

TNP84 “Top Hat” raised support bars are designed to allow forklift access under the unit load. They are ideal for storing loads without pallets or bottom runners, providing an efficient solution for easy loading and unloading.

Container supports are used when the unit load consists of containers with legs at their ends. The system consists of two supports arranged crosswise on the beams to securely hold the containers in place.

Single and double pallet backstops are safety features for teardrop pallet racks, designed to prevent pallets from falling due to improper handling.

They consist of a metal profile mounted on two arms, which are bolted to the sides of the uprights or columns.

The single backstop is used for single-sided runs, while the double backstop is designed for double-sided runs.

SINGLE PALLET BACKSTOP   |    DOUBLE PALLET BACKSTOP

This is a structural element arranged crosswise on the beams in double runs.

Its purpose is to alert and prevent pallets from falling in the event of improper handling of the unit load.

Floor pallet backstops differ from other types of backstops.

They are fixed to the floor to serve as a warning and to help retain unit loads placed directly on the floor. They are available in both single and double configurations.

SINGLE FLOOR BACKSTOP       |      DOUBLE FLOOR BACKSTOP

Protection meshes are mesh panels used as protective elements on both the base and sides of teardrop racking. They serve as a safety feature to prevent the unintended displacement or falling of unit loads.

These meshes can be made of either nylon or metal. The flexibility of the nylon mesh allows it to fully recover its original shape after any incident.

NYLON MESH           |          WIRE MESH

They are installed on each of the external uprights of the racking system.

Corner protectors are an alternative when upright protectors cannot be installed.

They protect the external uprights, are fixed to the floor, and are made of sheet metal.

Their design can be either smooth or grooved, depending on the requirements.

Upright or column reinforcement protectors are used in teardrop racks when additional protection is needed for the upright at a height higher than that covered by the upright protector.

These protectors can be made of either sheet metal or plastic, and they are fixed directly to the upright itself.

Side frame protectors safeguard the lower side areas of teardrop pallet racking.

These “C”-shaped protectors are placed on the outer frames, where impacts are more likely. They are typically paired with upright protectors for added protection.

There are also side wood protectors available, which serve the same purpose.

Markers are rectangular metal plates attached to the outer parts of teardrop pallet racks​ to label the different aisles of the installation with letters and numbers.

The plate is mounted on the upright in various ways, depending on the specific requirements.

The load warning notice is a component mounted in visible areas of the structure to provide personnel with important information for the safe use of the storage system.

It is typically attached to the outer frames of the installation.

The notice includes safety warnings, details about the storage system, load capacities, and contact information for the manufacturer and distributor.

The vinyl load label is an identifier that shows the load capacity of each beam.

This helps ensure the safe use of the storage system, minimizing risks and preventing confusion during loading and unloading.

The vinyl label is printed and adhesive, and it is directly applied to the beam of the teardrop pallet racking.

The reliability of our teardrop pallet racks​ solutions means we are able to offer 5-year quality guarantees against all types of manufacturing or hidden defects in the components of the main structure of our racking solutions.

Since 2016, our teardrop racking components have included a component traceability system.

With this system, the various above-mentioned elements have an identifying mark, which means being able to trace and document each component from origin without needing to have the package label, and therefore, knowing which piece it is, its design and what raw material has been used in its manufacture.

Our industrial racking production process is fully automated: it incorporates state-of-the-art profiling machines with a continuous cutting process and laser measurement control, welding centres, painting and packaging processes, all automated, which guarantee the highest quality parameters.

The structures of our teardrop racking systems are designed in our exclusive R&D&I technology centre and supported by the advanced engineering project development area, helping to provide a suitable response to the most demanding logistics requirements.

With the creation of our Research and Testing Laboratory in collaboration with Mondragón University, our technical department continuously tests and analyzes products and materials to improve our teardrop pallet racks. It simulates, calculates, and researches (using specialized software) the efficiency of the geometries and performs full structural calculations on the behavior of the systems already installed in various situations.