Pallet Rack Whatchamacallit

[Pluribus]

What are these, and what are they called? *Edit: These are single post uprights, not end frame uprights. Thought my images showed more than they did. I've searched using the term upright along with many other terms...nada*

My Google-fu completely failed me on this, so I'm posting here. Note that they have two sets of tear drop holes on two sides, opposed by 90 degrees. Tried all sorts of search terms such as corner, single, post, etc. with no luck. I've also spent a fair bit of time staring at these and trying to figure out how they might work, and I'm at a complete loss, so I hang my head in shame and am asking for help. Thought they might be to put two racks together at 90 degrees in a corner, but that would require two different length beams. Had other ideas, but they all seemed unsafe.

Mostly, I'm curious for the sake of learning something new, but maybe these are so functional that it will change my life. Either that, or I'll at least know what to call them, so I can sell them or offer in trade for conventional uprights. I'm completely ready for the D'oh! moment when someone provides a simple explanation that I missed.

TIA

 

[71goldss]

Upright

 

[MoonRise]

Pallet rack uprights.

https://www.grainger.com/category/material-handling/storage-workspace/shelving-storage-racks/pallet-racks-components/pallet-rack-uprights

 

[71goldss]

Is it possible the one in your photo was diy/custom made by someone? Looks to be just two uprights welded together at 90 degrees. Agreed, it would probably require two different size (front and rear) crossbars, also maybe custom made. We always just butted our racking to fill corner space when I was still in warehousing. And then, what supports the front edge of the planking once it passes the front corner upright? Your upright example seems like a lot of extra effort and possible expense for not much more reward. Or maybe I’m just missing the point in your question, and just plain confused? Lol!

 

[Pluribus]

Is it possible the one in your photo was diy/custom made by someone? Looks to be just two uprights welded together at 90 degrees. Agreed, it would probably require two different size (front and rear) crossbars, also maybe custom made. We always just butted our racking to fill corner space when I was still in warehousing. Your upright example seems like a lot of extra effort and possible expense for not much more reward. Or maybe I’m just missing the point in your question?

No, you've got it exactly. I can't figure out the benefit of these, and I see a ton of downsides (function, safety, compatibility, etc.) Suspicion is that they're OEM, as the welds, paint, and base plate is all uniform.

 

[71goldss]

No, you've got it exactly. I can't figure out the benefit of these, and I see a ton of downsides (function, safety, compatibility, etc.) Suspicion is that they're OEM, as the welds, paint, and base plate is all uniform.

I just updated my previous post by adding that: what‘s to support the front edge of the planking used once it travels into the corner past that post? A custom support would need to be fabricated. Way too much work, and I see very little reward over just butting the racking in the corner!

 

[Pluribus]

Pallet rack uprights.

https://www.grainger.com/category/material-handling/storage-workspace/shelving-storage-racks/pallet-racks-components/pallet-rack-uprights

Those are all end frame uprights. Mine are single posts.

 

[gahrajmahal]

I have two sets of the Menards sourced pallet rack. I have the narrow 24” so I can fit the cars in the garage. I think a term you may need is “tapered slot” as used in the description from their webpage:

These end frames feature cross bracing on each end for added strength. Each frame has linking capabilities to create a customizable racking system. Each welded end frame features tapered slots for the bracket tabs on the steel racking beams (sold separately) to fit into. A rubber mallet (not included) may be required to help drive the beam bracket tabs into the slot to secure the beams. The wood or wire shelves (sold separately) rest on the stepped surface on top of the beams for easy assembly.

Brand Name: Xtreme Garage

Features

• Cross bracing on end frame for added strength
• End frame paired lots have linking capabilities
• Weight capacity: 4,000 lbs. per end frame
• Each welded end frame features tapered slots for the bracket tabs on the steel racking beams (sold separately) to fit into

 

[NUTTSGT]

They look like they are corner pieces for pallet racking.

Shorter beams in the front and longer beams in the back to create a complete corner with no upright in the middle.

Custom or rare item.

 

[Pluribus]

They look like they are corner pieces for pallet racking.

Shorter beams in the front and longer beams in the back to create a complete corner with no upright in the middle.

Custom or rare item.

That's what they look like, and what my initial thought was, but there are so many downsides and so few upsides to doing it. (See above conversation with 71goldss.)

 

[NUTTSGT]

There could have been some custom wire racking that fit the beams in the corner.

Possibly even a specific corner cross beam brace....or whatever you want to call it.

 

[Youngandfree]

What did the people you bought it from call it and say it's used for?

 

[Pluribus]

What did the people you bought it from call it and say it's used for?

It was part of a big haul of pallet racking that he had salvaged from somewhere and was selling, so there wasn't much in the way of details. I assumed they were some sort of corner piece, and I think he did too.

 

[csp]

Yep, they're made for going around a corner. We had them in a warehouse that had a mezzanine built on top.

 

[duneslider]

Typically single posts are called Monoposts but what you have is not really a normal item and I don't really know how it would be used in normal pallet racking. It would still create a weird space in a corner that was not really useable. I wonder if it was actually used in more of a pushback or drive in style racking setup.

Many times they will add a post against a post to increase strength. We get them a lot where the second post is welded on just part way up.

What you have there is still a pretty small light duty frame but the addition of the second piece does make it a lot stronger.