Protect Your Pallet Rack with Rack PRO

Forklift collisions and poor racking layout can damage your racking system and lead to costly delays or stock losses. Poor protection also puts staff safety at risk during material handling. If you’re running a warehouse or commercial storage facility, you need a solution that reduces these risks without requiring frequent repair.

That’s where Rack PRO helps.

Pallet racks are critical for organising warehouse operations. But they’re also vulnerable. A simple impact from a forklift can compromise structural integrity and put inventory and staff at risk. Damaged columns or load beams can fail under pressure, especially if the collision weakens the base or support areas.

Without a proper barrier in place, you risk:

• Load beam collapse
• Racking misalignment
• Lost inventory from tipping or instability
• Increased repair and downtime costs

These risks are preventable with the right physical safeguard.

Even experienced forklift operators can make mistakes in tight spaces or high-turnover areas. Most racking failures start at the base, often after repeated minor bumps. These bumps add up—until one day a small push becomes a serious problem.

Relying on visual checks or staff awareness isn’t enough. You need a buffer that takes the hit so your rack doesn’t have to.

It offers the physical protection your pallet racking needs. It’s not just a guard—it’s an engineered safety measure designed to absorb impact and reduce damage over time.

What Is Rack PRO

Rack PRO is a standalone steel structure installed in front of or around pallet rack uprights. Its purpose is to take on forklift contact so the racking itself doesn’t have to. It doesn’t attach to the racking frame, which means the impact doesn’t transfer into the structure being protected.

Its modular setup makes part replacement simple. You only swap the damaged section, not the entire unit.

How Rack PRO Protects Your Racking System

To see how Rack PRO helps, it’s worth understanding the basic racking components and how they’re usually damaged:

• Load Beams carry the pallet weight. Forklift impact often bends or misaligns them.
• Upright Frames support the beams. If dented at the base, they may no longer hold the load.
• Footplates stabilise the rack. Damage to the foot area often goes unnoticed until it’s too late.
• Guard Rails protect staff and rack columns, but not all guard rails are designed for forklifts.

It specifically shields these vulnerable areas. It prevents base-level impact from bending or shifting structural elements.

What Rack PRO Is Made Of

Rack PRO is built from a high-strength steel plate. Each barrier is designed to handle significant impact force without failing. Since it doesn’t bolt directly to the rack, the energy from any collision is absorbed and redirected through the floor-mounted barrier, away from the racking.

This means:

• No shock transfer to uprights or load beams
• No hidden stress fractures in the rack
• Less downtime for post-impact checks

Key Benefits of Using Rack PRO

Warehouses that install Rack PRO notice immediate improvements in site protection and safety. Some benefits include:

• Reduced damage from forklifts in high-traffic areas
• Minimised repair costs for racking components
• Compatible with most pallet racking types
• Quick install with minimal disruption to site activity
• Modular build makes replacement simple and low cost
• Corrosion-resistant finish for indoor use
• Improves staff confidence in material handling zones

Rack PRO Installation and Compatibility

Rack PRO is designed to work with a wide range of racking setups. Whether you’re using selective, drive-in, or double deep racking, its form allows straightforward installation at base level. The barriers bolt to the concrete floor in front of the racking column and do not require structural modification to the rack itself.

Installation takes minimal time, and most setups can be completed without major warehouse downtime.

Why Rack PRO Is a Smart Investment

Racking repair is expensive. Downtime from collapsed or compromised racking is even more costly. For a fraction of that cost, Rack PRO provides a strong first line of defence that works day after day with no ongoing maintenance.

Rather than hoping staff avoid accidents, put a physical barrier in place that protects inventory, equipment, and people. Warehouses that use Rack PRO reduce forklift-related rack damage significantly over the long term.

Final Advice from Verge Safety Barriers

We’ve seen the consequences of unprotected racking—collapsed beams, broken pallets, injured workers. Installing Rack PRO is one of the simplest steps you can take to reduce that risk.

If you’re upgrading or reviewing your safety equipment, talk to us about how Rack PRO fits into your layout. Our team can help with proper placement and install options to make sure your racks are well protected. Call us today and speak with a safety expert about integrating Rack PRO into your warehouse.