Anchoring Pallet Rack
Many people think that anchoring pallet rack is easy. Well, it is. You drill a whole, pound a wedge anchor in the whole and then tighten it, right? Well, yes and no.Â
That is the basics and pretty much common sense but there is more to it. Like using the right tools, knowing when you need a new bit, how deep to drill, and  how much torque to apply to the anchors. These are just a few more things that you should know to help make sure that the pallet rack install is done in a cost effective manner.Â
The right tools would include:
- the proper size roto-hammer (too small a roto-hammer will be ineffective and will be susceptible to damage)
- depth gauge (when drilling the holes, you shouldn’t drill through the concrete floor)
- if holes are through concrete anchors could be susceptible to moisture
- under-slab electrical - conduit under the slab
- roto-hammer bits that are the proper diameter and length
- maul hammer
- ratchet with sockets
- torque wrench
- tape measure (use to square the rack)
- shop vac ( vacuum up the dust)
In the next post we will discuss:Â “When you need a new bit.”