What capacity do returnable containers need?

More than a standard distribution beam in most cases. We rate frames, beams, and deck supports against your heaviest loaded container and tag every level with the result.

Can you add rows quickly during a ramp-up?

Yes, provided we planned for it. Expansion locations are marked on the original drawing and we keep matching components available so an addition installs cleanly.

Do you install outside production hours?

Regularly. Off-shift and weekend installation keeps the rack build out of the way of the line, and work is phased row by row.

How do we protect uprights from forklift damage?

Column protectors and end-of-row guards on the exposed positions. They cost far less than replacing an upright and unloading everything above it.

What holds blanks and long steel?

Cantilever racking. The open front means no upright interfering with the load, so long material loads from the aisle side in one motion.

Flat Rock, Michigan

Industrial Pallet Racks & Warehouse Racking in Flat Rock, MI

Name: Detroit Pallet Rack - Flat Rock
Address: 7333 Puritan Ave., Detroit, MI, 48238, US
Telephone: (313) 637-6214
Price range: $$

Flat Rock work runs on program timing. When a build schedule shifts, containers pile up faster than the floor can absorb them, and suddenly the aisle a lift truck needs is full of dunnage.

We design pallet rack systems that give that inventory a rated home. You get a CAD layout with pallet positions and capacities, and an itemized quote, before any steel is ordered.

(313) 637-6214

Pallet Rack Solutions for Flat Rock Warehouses

Buildings along Gibraltar Road and the US-24 corridor handle heavy, awkward freight — steel blanks, welded assemblies, returnable containers — and standard distribution beams are not rated for it.

We spec frame gauge, beam capacity, and deck support against your true maximum load, then tag every level so operators can see the rating without checking a drawing.

Program work also means volume swings. Layouts here are designed with expansion rows marked out and matching components kept available, so a ramp-up does not turn into a redesign in the middle of a launch.

Capacities rated for heavy assembly freight

Expansion rows planned before the ramp-up

Off-shift installation around production

Free warehouse design consultation

Detailed CAD layout and design

Complete pallet rack installation

Ongoing support and service

Serving Flat Rock Industries

We provide pallet rack systems for all types of Flat Rock businesses:

Automotive assembly supply

Stamping and welding

Plastics and molding

Logistics and yard operations

Serving warehouses near the Gibraltar Road industrial area, the Telegraph Road corridor, the Huron River industrial belt and along the US-24 and I-75 Downriver corridor.

Industrial pallet racking installation in Flat Rock warehouse

What a Pallet Rack Project Looks Like

Design begins with container and pallet footprints, maximum weight per position, clear height, forklift type and capacity, and how many part numbers you need reachable at once. That produces a CAD layout with beam elevations, aisle widths, and a pallet position count, plus itemized pricing.

Selective racking keeps mixed part numbers directly accessible. Push back and drive-in store depth of the same container while giving back aisle space. Cantilever handles bar stock, tubing, and blanks that overhang a pallet.

Rack protection matters in this kind of building, so column protectors, end-of-row guards, and row spacers are quoted with the system rather than sold after the first impact.

Installation is phased around production and can run off-shift. Crews anchor, plumb, level, and capacity-tag every bay, and you keep a direct contact for expansion rows and replacement beams as programs change.

Have a look at recent racking projects or call (313) 637-6214 to talk through your layout.

Pallet Rack Systems Available in Flat Rock

We offer a complete range of industrial pallet racks and warehouse racking systems for Flat Rock businesses.

Selective Pallet Rack

The most universal pallet racking system for direct access to every pallet position.

Push Back Pallet Rack

High-density storage where pallets are loaded from a single aisle.

Drive-In Pallet Rack

High-density storage for large quantities of similar products.

Pallet Flow Rack

First-in, first-out (FIFO) system with gravity-fed lanes.

Cantilever Rack

Open-front design for long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items.

Carton Flow Rack

Hand-picking system with gravity-fed wheel conveyors.

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Planning Your Project

Common Warehouse Design Questions

Before designing your pallet rack system, there are several key factors to consider. Our warehouse design specialists will help you answer these questions during your free consultation.