Open storage layout criteria.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

1 Multiplatform pallet racks are

racks at installations not so equipped is a highly

illustrated in figure 2-38. The conversion to metal pallet

desirable goal if maximum space utilization and most

effective use of resources are to be achieved.

Figure 2-38. Metal Pallet Rack for Storage of Small Lot Items (Boltless Adjustable Type)

small, and an upright column has been eliminated, the

2 Racks for military use have

cost per pallet stored is smaller in a double opening rack

been standardized for use with either one (single

than in a single opening rack.

opening) or two (double opening) 40- by 48-inch pallet

loads of material per level. Single opening racks have

3 Cantilever

racks

provide

platforms approximately 54 inches wide and hold one

excellent storage aids for long, narrow items (see sec III,

40- by 48-inch pallet per level. Cost per pallet opening

is higher in a single opening rack and this should be

c. Open storage layout criteria.

The efficient

used only when space limitations preclude use of the

utilization of open storage space can be accomplished

double opening. Double opening racks have platforms

by proper planning and space layout. There are many

approximately 108 inches wide and hold two 40- by 48-

types of open storage space and to utilize each in the

inch pallets per level. Since the difference in cost

most effective manner requires

between a 54- and a 108-inch platform is relatively

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