Pallet Racking (Cold Storage)

Storage systems designed specifically for cold environments, accommodating frozen goods while withstanding extreme temperature conditions, humidity fluctuations, and thermal expansion/contraction. Cold storage racking uses materials and coatings resistant to brittleness at low temperatures and corrosion from condensation. Design considerations include aisle width for forklift operation in insulated suits, weight capacity for dense frozen products, and configuration optimizing cubic storage within expensive refrigerated space. Proper racking systems maximize storage density, improve inventory accessibility, ensure safety, and reduce operational costs. For new cold storage facilities in markets like Bloemfontein, racking represents significant capital investment but determines operational efficiency and capacity utilization.