GPB Consulting (GPB) in conjunction with the South African Institute of Materials Handling (SAIMH) arranged a seminar to discuss "Principles of Pallet Racking and Storage Systems". Held on the 1 November 2001.

During the seminar we looked at various aspects concerning racked and unracked storage methods which include related matters such as accessibility, aisle widths, handling equipment required/restrictions, heights, etc.

Topics covered were:

Block Stacking Standard Pallet Racking Higher density storage Racking Drive-in Racking Push-back Racking Using radio shuttles Mobile Racking New SA Pool Pallet Racking safety & SEMA codes Fire Protection in Racking & Stacking Racking in Cold Stores Racking, Building and Handling Cost comparison

Unfortunately not all speakers' presentations are available. Click on the buttons below to view those that are.

Block Stacking Nina Potgieter
Storage Cost Comparison model: racking, building and handling methods Nina Potgieter
Racking safety Alan Moule
Higher density storage and Drive-in Racking Alan Moule
Installing Racking in existing Cold Stores Piers Steynor
Using radio shuttles Lewis van der Linde

If you wish to know more about the South African Institute of Materials Handling visit www.saimh.co.za.

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