We provide cold storage pallet racking solutions for new and existing warehouses. Below you will find cold storage warehouse rack information to consider when buying commercial pallet racking for cold storage. We can help you optimize your pallet rack system for your cold storage warehouse.
Cold storage keeps temperature-sensitive products like food and pharmaceuticals in the proper climate to prevent spoilage or contamination. Many warehouses require a climate-controlled storage space with cold storage pallet racking solutions to house certain products safely.
Call 800-722-5908 or fill out a quote form to get connected with quality pallet rack solutions for your freezer or cooler warehouse today. We look forward to working with you!
Why Choose AK for Cold Storage Pallet Rack Systems?
Quality Engineered Cold Storage Pallet Racking Systems
AK Material Handling Systems sells pallet racks for cold storage. We have a history of providing quality engineered pallet racking solutions for our cold storage customers. AK is known in the material handling industry as a trusted partner that provides the right product for our cold storage customers’ storage needs. From selective pallet racking to engineered systems like double-deep, drive-in, push-back, or pallet flow, we have the storage systems needed for any freezer space.
Best Cold Storage Warehouse Design Solutions
We assist our customers in finding the best refrigerated warehouse layout solutions for their specific storage requirements. Our experienced design group knows CAD layout design and high-density pallet storage for freezers and coolers like the back of their hands. We help our customers maximize pallet storage and pick locations for their freezer and cooler product requirements.
Cold Storage Pallet Rack Design
Our design team is well-versed in cold storage design and can help you integrate freezer pallet storage solutions. We also provide cold room pallet rack installation. With decades of experience, we help our customers choose racking that will work best in their cold storage facility, improve efficiency, and maximize their storage capacity.
Superior Products to Use for Cold Storage Warehousing
We have trusted relationships with our manufacturing partners. We work together to provide cold storage customers with long-lasting products for maximum abuse resistance. Pallet rack durability is critical in cold storage environments. We work hard to ensure safety and longevity for every storage system we design.
Commercial Pallet Racking for Cold Storage
Unlike standard storage racks, cold storage racking systems are designed for environments with low temperatures and are subject to moisture and high corrosion. Assessing your conditions is essential to creating rack systems that can sustain these conditions.
Freezer and cooler storage rack must withstand heavy use and abuse from forklifts. It is crucial to design a robust system that can outlast the abuse and keep costs from repairs and downtime to a minimum.
Benefits of Effective Warehouse Design for Cold Storage
Extended shelf life: Cold storage prolongs the shelf life of perishable goods.
Quality preservation: Cold warehousing preserves products’ quality, texture, taste, freshness, and nutritional value.
Safety: Keeping products at the right temperature reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses and contamination.
Cost savings: Refrigerated warehouses reduce expensive waste and spoilage.
Compliance: Temperature control allows specific industries to meet stringent safety and quality control regulations.
Efficient inventory management: Advanced technology allows cold storage facilities to track, manage, and retrieve products systematically.
Market expansion: By being able to store products longer, businesses have more selling options, including exporting goods without compromising quality.
What Industries Require Cold Storage Pallet Racking?
Food and Beverage
The food and beverage industry is a prime candidate for cold storage. From walk-in cooler shelving to temperature-controlled wine storage, we specialize in custom pallet rack design for food warehouses. Here are some foods requiring temperature-controlled storage:
- Frozen foods
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Meat and poultry
- Seafood
- Beverages
- Condiments and sauces
- Baked goods
- Herbs
- Fruits: berries, citrus, apples, pears, grapes, stone fruits, bananas
- Vegetables: Leafy greens, root vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, peppers, avocados
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
The pharmaceutical industry stores vaccines, medications, biologics, tissues and organs, and other medical materials at the proper temperature to maintain their effectiveness and safety for their intended purposes.
Research and Laboratories
Many lab materials require carefully controlled cold storage, including biological samples, cell cultures, chemicals, and compounds.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics, such as creams and gels, serums, nail polishes, lipstick and lip balm, perfumes, and natural/organic products, should be stored at proper temperatures to prevent melting or spoiling.
Other Industries that Require Pallet Rack Products for Refrigerated Storage
Candles, flowers, plants, bulbs and tubers, seeds, biotechnology, technology, agriculture, horticulture, chillers, cold rooms, walk-in coolers, pharmaceutical-grade cold storage, cold plants, specialty herbs, etc.
Cold Storage Racks: Designing Big & Small Cooler Spaces
We supply pallet racking and storage design for cold storage applications of any size. It is easier to cool a smaller space, so when designing your warehouse, you may want to consider how you can condense your refrigerated products into a smaller space.
Reducing your cold room size will save money when designing your refrigerated warehouse space. When designing pallet racking for a smaller cold room, we use high-density pallet racking, which is deeper and taller.
Cold Storage Customizations
Washdown Rack
- Sanitary storage requires frequent cleaning
- Must withstand washdowns or harsh chemicals
- Corrosion-resistant shelving and cold storage racks:
- Galvanized pallet racking
- Stainless steel pallet racking
- Cleanroom storage must meet FDA regulations
Blast Freezing
- Blast freezing is a rapid cooling technique
- Freezes large volumes of product quickly
- Saves time and money
- Uses frigid air between -30C to -40C (-22F to -40F).
- Reduces waste
Cold Storage Freezer Design
- Freezer size & capacity
- Pallet rack and shelving systems
- Corrosion-resistant storage
- Temperature control options:
- Refrigeration: 0C to 10C (32F to 50F)
- Freezing: -18C to -25 C (0F to -13F)
- Blast Freezing: -30C to -40C (-22F to -40F)
- Humidity control
Cold Storage Cost
When designing cold storage pallet racking, expect to pay three times more than a regular pallet rack system. Condensed cold spaces can reduce overhead costs – we supply high-density storage solutions to maximize your space and money.
If you are considering expanding, designing, or increasing efficiency in your industrial warehouse to store food items, meat, dairy products, etc., contact our design team to help create a custom pallet rack solution for cold storage! Call 800-722-5908 or fill out our online quote form to begin.
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