Considering Link 51 pallet racking beams new or used? Looking at link 51 pallet racking beams the first question to answer is what type of pallet racking beam is it this is before you look at the size and span of the pallet racking beam. Link 51 changed the design and loading capabilities of their pallet racking beams. The old style Link 51 pallet racking beams can be clearly determined as they have a slight pressed channel running the full length of the front face of the beam. The new style pallet racking beams have a flat front face so the two types can be easily recognised.

Once you have determined the type of Link 51 pallet racking beam there are four further questions to answer.

The first is the length this is not the overall length but the clear entry so either measure the distance between the uprights with the pallet racking beam in position. Or measure the distance from the inside of the two connectors on either end this should be around 6mm shorter than the clear entry. This will give you the clear entry length of the pallet racking beam once the 6mm has been added.

The second is what the beam section is made from it will either be an open beam essentially a C shaped channel with the open section of the beam on the underside of the pallet racking beam when it is fitted into the pallet racking. Or more commonly a box beam this is where the beam forms a total box with a seem visible on the beam box section.

The third is the depth of the pallet racking beam in the box or open section so with the beams in the pallet racking measure from the top face of the beam where the pallets sit to the underside of the front face of the pallet racking beam.

The fourth is the beam section width this is the measurement from the front face of the pallet racking beam across the top of the beam section into the depth of the pallet racking storage area. This is essential the top face of the beam section that the pallets sit on.

Once you have this information you can work out the beams safe working loads or UDL in pairs this is not to be confused with the bay loads.

Upright and frame duties

Link 51 pallet racking has four types of uprights that are combined with the bracing and base plates top form the pallet racking frames.

The four pallet racking upright duties from Link 51 are M standing for medium, H standing for heavy duty E standing for extra heavy duty and S standing for super heavy duty. These all vary slightly in dimensions and design but do all take the same beams although technical and design criteria must be followed.

M duty Link 51 pallet racking uprights are stamped on the front face with an M and are 83.44mm wide by 55mm deep into the pallet racking frame.

H duty link 51 pallet racking uprights are stamped with an H on the front face and are 84mm wide and 65mm in the depth.

E duty Link 51 pallet racking upright are stamped with an E on the frame and are 85.28mm wide and 61mm deep.

S duty Link 51 pallet racking uprights are stamped with an S and they are 86.6mm wide and 61mm deep.
These different duties can be combined to form frames using a splice for further technical details contact our pallet racking design tea