Pallet Racking Repairs — When to Act and What to Expect

When does damaged pallet racking need repairing? How to identify red, amber and green damage, who should carry out repairs, and what a professional racking repair involves.

How to Identify Racking Damage

Most racking damage in UK warehouses is caused by forklift truck impacts. SEMA and EN 15635 classify racking damage using a traffic light system. Green damage is within acceptable tolerances. Amber damage exceeds tolerance and must be repaired within four weeks. Red damage presents a very serious risk — the bay must be unloaded and taken out of service immediately.

The Most Common Types of Racking Damage

Upright frame damage is the most serious and most common. A bent upright can reduce load capacity of the entire bay by 50% or more. Beam damage — bent, cracked or dislodged beams — is also common. A beam with a broken safety clip can drop without warning under load. Baseplate and floor fixing damage is often overlooked but significantly increases collapse risk.

Who Should Carry Out Racking Repairs?

Repairs must be carried out by a competent person using SEMA approved components. It is not acceptable to straighten bent uprights in situ or use non-compatible parts. Rackstor UK Ltd carries out racking repairs nationwide using SEMA approved engineers and original or fully compatible replacement components. Every repair is followed by a written completion report.

Get a Fast Racking Repair Quote

Rackstor UK Ltd provides racking repair quotations within 24 hours. Call 0800 654 6955 or use the enquiry form — send us photos of the damage and we will come back with a fixed price fast.