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Used Pallet Rack Uprights

Shop one of the largest selections of used pallet rack uprights in the U.S. From teardrop-style frames to other popular pallet racking styles, find exactly what you need at a fair price. We carry a wide variety of upright frame sizes from all the industry’s top manufacturers—making sourcing the right equipment easy.

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About Pallet Rack Uprights

Pallet rack uprights act as the structural frame of a racking system. Upright frames securely anchor into the ground, offering a robust and reliable structure to place racking beams. Manufacturers construct uprights from either roll-formed or structural steel materials, each with unique benefits. There are also a variety of hole punch styles, where the uprights connect to the beams. The most popular of which are teardrop-style punch holes.

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Benefits & Features of Pallet
Rack Frames

While uprights are only one component of a pallet racking system, they
still offer some great benefits to your overall system:

Engineered Construction

From the C-channel construction of structural uprights to durable roll-formed columns, upright frames are engineered to withstand heavy loads and regular operational wear.

Variety of Styles and Sizes

Whether it's hole punch variations or different sizes and widths, there are many types of upright frames to choose from. Just be sure the uprights in question match up to the right beams.

Compatibility

While not true for all uprights, some styles, like teardrop, are cross-compatible among brands. Just be sure to check with an equipment expert for the final all-clear before installation.

Safety

With robust engineered designs and additional footplate construction for a secure connection to a facility’s foundation, properly installed uprights can withstand years of wear and even lift truck impacts safely.

What Makes Up a Pallet Rack Upright?

While a pallet rack upright is just one component of a racking system, don’t think every upright is the same. In fact, there is quite a diversity of upright materials, measurements, and hole punch styles. Luckily, we’ve already touched on this topic in detail in our blog. So, if you want to learn more about this essential racking system component, be sure to explore the blog for more information.

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Contact Us for More Information on Pallet Rack Uprights

Looking for a specific brand or type and don’t see it in our inventory? Be sure to connect with the East Coast Storage Equipment team. If we don’t have the equipment you need in our inventory, we’ll work hard to help you find it!

Things to Consider Before Purchasing

When shopping for components, you need to be extra careful to ensure they not only integrate well with existing equipment but that you aren’t hampering the safety of your system. Here is what you need to know:

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What Do You Need?

To source the correct uprights for your racking system, consider the following:

  • Type of Keyhole/Hole Punch: There is a wide variety of hole punch systems. From teardrop to keystone, always make sure the uprights in question are compatible with your system. Some brands can integrate with others but always check with equipment experts for the final answer, as safety is always a concern when mixing components.
  • Width, Height, Depth and Splicing: Pallet rack uprights come in a variety of post styles. In general, larger posts support more weight. You’ll also need to consider the height of the uprights, with heights ranging from 8 to 28 feet. Frame splicing should only be done in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s design specifications for splicing.
  • Footplate Size: The footplate, or anchor plate, is a critical component of an upright. These steel plates secure the upright to the ground, using anchor bolts to attach to the concrete foundation. Always make sure the footplate size matches your intended application. This is especially important for areas with high seismic activity.

Your Existing Budget

If you’re considering your budget when sourcing upright frames, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Number of Uprights: How many uprights will you need? Always make sure you’re exploring the right planning and design process to get exactly what your facility demands. Since upright frames are a critical part of any racking system, there is no substitution for a missing component.
  • Material: While roll-formed steel uprights offer a cost-effective yet durable solution, they don’t carry the same reliability in terms of weight capacity as structural steel uprights. They may cost more, but if you intend to use your pallet racks for heavy-load applications, structural steel is a must.
  • Installation: Proper installation is the key to long-term system performance. While racking systems might seem simple on the face, they require a good amount of engineering knowledge to set up correctly. This is especially the case for taller racking systems or ones that need to manage a higher weight capacity.
  • Maintenance: Factor in both formal and informal inspection and maintenance costs. Uprights can face challenges from footplate damage, corrosion, corner deflection and much more. Cut corners here, and you might face costly repairs, or even full system replacements down the road.

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Used Pallet Rack Uprights to Fit Any System

At East Coast Storage Equipment, we stock a wide variety of sizes and styles of used pallet rack frames. Admittedly, we don’t always sell them separately like we tend to do with beams — our used pallet rack uprights normally come in packages. But, on occasion, we do have surplus uprights to sell; and when that happens, this is the place to find them.

Used Pallet Rack Uprights

Upright Frames from Top Pallet Rack Manufacturers

Some of the upright styles and types we keep in our inventory are teardrop, new style teardrop (Interlake), Keystone, structural, roll-formed, slotted and many more. Some of the upright brands we carry are Interlake, Frazier, Republic, Ridg-U-Rak, Speedrack, Unarco, Husky, Hiline and more.

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Used Pallet Rack Uprights
Used Pallet Rack Uprights
Pallet Rack Installation Services Available

​​Setting up a racking system can be intricate. Our team, equipped with industry knowledge and best practices, is ready to assist you in every step of the installation process. From site assessment to configuration, trust in our expertise to ensure your pallet racking system is set up efficiently and safely.

FAQs About Pallet Rack Uprights

Are Pallet Rack Uprights Universal Across Connection Types?

When searching for pallet rack uprights, connection type is critical to finding the right components for your storage system. While teardrop-style connections tend to be the most popular, you’ll need to examine your existing pallet racks to match up connectors.

Uprights mostly come alongside pallet rack beams in packages, but you can often find quality uprights available in different sizes and connection types. Ensuring that uprights and beams match in connection type and size is essential to forming a durable and strong pallet racking system.

At East Coast Storage Equipment, we often carry surplus uprights in different popular pallet rack configurations.

How Durable Are Used Pallet Rack Uprights?

Used pallet rack uprights are usually just as durable and reliable as new components. Heavy-duty steel construction means uprights can last for decades with proper care. However, since steel tends to rust and weaken in poor storage conditions, consider the source of used uprights before purchasing to ensure quality.
Additionally, you’ll want to double-check that you’re using the appropriate steel type and gauge that matches your other rack components and utilize single or double uprights accordingly. If you fail to source the correct components, it could mean you’re compromising the structural integrity and lifespan of your pallet racks.

How Do You Safely Secure Pallet Rack Uprights?

When dealing with heavy loads in an industrial or general warehouse environment, it's essential to anchor all your pallet racks for proper protection. Attached to every upright is a footplate. Also known as footpads or baseplates, you can find footplates attached to the base of the upright’s column. Anchoring pallet racks increases the overall stability of the storage system.

How Are Upright Frames Measured?

Depth x height. So, if you see 42″ x 16′, that means that the upright is 42″ deep x 16′ high/tall.

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