All products in a warehouse should be stored securely in a racking system that is specifically designed for their size, shape, and type. However, this is particularly important for more easily damaged products, such as gyprock or plasterboard. This is because plasterboard needs to be properly supported while in storage in order to prevent sagging or bending.
Additionally, plasterboard should always be stored in dry conditions, as exposure to high humidity or water can result in damage ranging from sagging or bending, to discolouration, mould, and water stains. For this reason, plasterboard should always be securely stored in a quality racking system that provides even support and keeps the plasterboard off of the floor to reduce the risk of water damage and/or discolouration.
What Is The Best Storage System For Plasterboard?
There are a number of storage systems that are well suited for the efficient and secure storage of plasterboard including cantilever racking, sheet racking, and selective pallet racking.
Cantilever Racking
Cantilever Racking is a versatile storage system designed for the efficient storage of long or irregularly shaped products that would not fit on a standard pallet. A cantilever racking system utilises the sturdy frames of a standard pallet rack, with the addition of solid horizontal arms that extend outwards from the frame which are used to support the stored products.
Macrack cantilever racking can be designed to suit the requirements of your space and products. We can design the rack to have an increased weight load capacity by reducing the distance between uprights. Similarly, we can adjust the distance between uprights, reducing the number of frames used for a more cost effective option where high weight load capacity is not needed. The horizontal arms for our cantilever racking systems are also available in a range of varying lengths to ensure that your racking system is perfectly suited for the storage of your products.
Plasterboard requires additional support to prevent damage and sagging, making cantilever racking an ideal storage solution. This is because the horizontal arms of a cantilever racking system can be spaced as desired, providing as much support as necessary for the safe storage of plasterboard.
Sheet Racking
Sheet Racking is another great option for plasterboard storage. As the name suggests, sheet racking is designed for the storage of sheet materials ranging from cement sheet to sheet steel, and including plasterboard.
A sheet racking pallet racking system allows for secure storage of sheet products while providing superior access and organisation, as products can be organised by type, material, size, and any other factor that may be relevant. This can increase productivity as all products stored in the racking system are accessible from the aisle and easily identifiable.
Additionally, sheet racking is designed to support products such as plasterboard to prevent bending or warped sheets.
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet rackingis another cost effective storage solution for plasterboard or gyprock. In a selective pallet racking system, all products stored in the rack are accessible from the aisle, ideal for warehouses with fast moving stock where plasterboard is picked daily.
Additionally, a selective pallet racking system provides an extra layer of protection between stored products and manual handling machinery that may be used around the warehouse, significantly reducing the risk of product damage when compared to pallets stored on the floor.
Australian Made Plasterboard Storage – Lifetime Guarantee
Macrack offers a wide range of pallet racking and warehouse storage solutions Australia wide including cantilever racking, sheet racking, and selective pallet racking. Based in Brisbane, we manufacture customised racking within Australia to provide our customers with quality storage systems without the overseas lead times.
We are so confident in the quality of our racks that each pallet racking system we manufacture comes with a lifetime guarantee. If you’re looking for reliable plasterboard storage, designed to minimise product damage and maximise storage capacity, Macrack has the solution. Call us today on 1800 048 821 for a free quote and warehouse design.
Case Study
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