What is shelving
Shelving is the main attribute in commercial activities. They are used in warehouses, warehouses, offices, logistics centers. On them there are various kinds of boxes in which the products are placed. In order for the racks to serve for a long time and not be able to spoil the products, they must be checked for quality and durability.
What tests are for
Load testing is the main point in checking their quality. According to the requirements, this kind of test must be carried out once a year. This allows you to identify the nuances in the ordered shelves and find those that have already outlived their term. At the end of the test results, a written report or, in another way, a Test Report, with comments and suggestions that relate to nonconformities, must be drawn up.
Reliability, speed and quality
These three indicators should be in the racking inspection organization to:
- More satisfied customers than expected;
- Inspection and testing of racks took place in a short period of time - from a couple of hours to two days;
- Tested nationwide;
- In absolutely all cases, all labor protection requirements were observed.
Shelving Test
Their visual check must necessarily occur once a week in order to identify flaws by eye. Such verification is also carried out in writing and a report is drawn up on it.
Tests for carrying capacity are mandatory and are carried out once a year. Based on these results, the companies that provided their racks to the organizations are sure to receive a copy of the report, as well as documents such as the permissible rack load, and ways to improve the reduction of the risk of collapse of rack structures.
Shelves must be checked for the load of beams, brackets, shelves; the presence of a connecting block, as well as its state; offset of the frame constructions.
Key questions when testing racks:
- Structural impact damage;
- Shelf verticals;
- Condition and efficiency of the entire rack, especially the base plate and its components;
- Cracks in weld seams;
- Attachment position;
- Build a rack according to the installation instructions.
