Choosing Dexco means choosing a committed partner for your business growth. We offer innovative solutions, a dedicated team of professionals, and a track record of customer satisfaction.

In addition to this, Dexco also places great importance on fostering long-term relationships with our clients. Our team is always available to assist you with any queries or concerns you may have. We believe in transparency and open communication, ensuring that you are always informed about the progress and status of your projects.

Dexco offers manufactured items with a factory-applied powder coat, with the option of a hot dip galvanized coat for extra benefits. Non-standard color requests can be accommodated for an additional fee. Please note that the paint colors shown on your screen may appear slightly different from the actual paint colors due to variations in monitor calibration, screen resolution, and lighting conditions.

To ensure the safety and longevity of your warehouse, the suitability of the storage equipment is paramount. Each check is essential to ensure that your racks can safely hold the loads they’re assigned and that they’re not at risk of failing.

Racking Suitability Checks

• Load Notices and Stability: Verify that load notices are visible and legible. Inspect that all the products being stored on the racks are within the specified load range.
• Rack Configuration and Layout: Check the layout and configuration of racks, keeping an eye out for any irregularities or changes that could compromise the storage system’s stability. Examples of potential issues include improper spacing between levels, using more levels than the system was designed for, or having damaged or missing rack components.

Racking Maintenance Checks

These checks include inspecting all connections to identify and address any potential issues early, such as:

• Missing or Loose Bolts: Examine every bolt and nut at each connection. Replace and tighten any that are missing, damaged, or loose. Use a torque wrench to measure and adjust the torque of each connection to meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Bent, Damaged, or Overloaded Arms: Replace any arm compromised by fork contact or being overloaded. Do not attempt to straighten.
• Cracked or Damaged Welds: Replace affected parts.
• Damaged Horizontal and Diagonal Bracing: Replace any bent or broken angles or flat bar straps.
• Tighten Anchors: Proper anchor tension is crucial for effective structural support. Adjust the anchor’s position, ensure it is tightly secured, and routinely check for signs of loosening over time.
• Leaning or Bowing Rack Columns: Also known as Out-of-Plumb and Out-of-Straight Rack Ratios. Remedy by unloading the rack, then loosening the columns to straighten or shim them, then re-tighten bolts. If using shims, they should be at least as wide as the bases and/or columns but should not exceed three inches. Inspect beam connectors for any bending or deformation caused by the lean. After correcting the lean, you should re-inspect the entire rack system to ensure there are no further issues. Finally, reload the rack carefully, taking care not to exceed its load capacity to prevent future leaning or bowing.

Urgent Risks Associated with Rack Damage

These are urgent hazards that require immediate offloading and attention. We recommend daily site inspections to identify and address these issues. Each facility should provide proper training for operational reporting to remediate these issues:

• Column Damage: Columns bent in the direction of the run where a gap between the upright and straight edge is noticeable. Any noticeable damage to the web or flange significantly compromises the structural integrity of the column.
• Lateral Arm Damage: Arms damaged in the same direction of the run, often resulting in column damage. Address any lateral deformation noticeable when viewed from the front.
• Horizontal Arm Damage: Arm loads with any permanent deflection after the load is removed.
• Brace Damage: Bent brace members in either plane.
• Base Damage: Any significant rotation may be a consequence of anchor failure or substantial damage to the web or flange, usually due to an excessive load exerted on the column and bracing member.

Dexco Rack Systems are built to American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards—the same guidelines used for bridges and buildings. These rigorous standards, combined with our careful structural design approach, ensure the safety and security of both personnel and products. Our racks use wide flange beams with a 50 KSI minimum yield for all arms and columns, providing superior strength compared to roll-formed steel. This construction makes our racks more resistant to damage from handling equipment while maximizing storage capacity in your space.

Applicable Standards, Testing, and Certifications

• ANSI/AISC 360, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
• AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Structural Welding Code – Steel
• ASTM A572, Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel
• ASTM A36, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
• ASTM A325, Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel
• ASTM A992, Standard Specification for Structural Steel Shapes

Quality Control

• In June 2024, Audit3 recertified our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System for “The Design and Manufacture of Industrial Racking and Security Perimeter Fencing.”

Organizations

• The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), is a not-for-profit technical institute and trade association, established in 1921. It is recognized as a leader in structural steel-related activities. These activities include specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development.
• The American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access, trade, and build consumer confidence.
• The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and related joining disciplines.
• The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. It comprises 163 member countries and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Every order ships with detailed installation drawings, providing your team with comprehensive schematics for a smooth and accurate setup. Additional schematics can be provided to include precise measurements, component breakdowns, and step-by-step guidance for seamless implementation.