Rack Damage Is a Structural Problem — Not a Cosmetic One
Alloy provides end-to-end rack repair: assessment, engineered repair kits, professional installation, and full compliance documentation. We assess, supply, install, and certify — so your system meets ANSI/RMI standards and your team stays safe.
Signs Your Rack Needs Attention Now
These conditions require rack to be taken out of service and assessed before reloading. If you're seeing any of these in your facility, contact us today.
Visible Upright Bend or Twist
Any deflection in a column — bowing forward, backward, or laterally — compromises the entire frame's rated load capacity, not just the damaged point. The effect travels up the upright.
Deflection Exceeding ½ Inch
ANSI/RMI MH16.1 sets ½ inch as the maximum allowable deflection for uprights and struts. At or beyond this threshold, the component must be repaired or replaced before reloading.
Beam Damage or Missing Safety Pins
Bent beams, deformed step connectors, or missing locking pins reduce beam capacity and create collapse risk. A beam that looks functional can be critically compromised.
Damaged or Missing Cross-Bracing
Diagonal braces and horizontal struts resist racking forces. Damaged or absent bracing allows frame sway the system was never designed to handle under load.
Unanchored or Shifted Frame
Missing anchor bolts, damaged base plates, or any visible frame shift from its original position require immediate unloading and assessment — no exceptions.
Damage Spanning Multiple Bays
When damage involves more than one bay or frame, structural interdependency means the compromised zone is often larger than the visible damage suggests.
Two Paths. One Standard: Back to Full Spec.
The right repair approach depends on the extent of damage, the component affected, and the condition of the surrounding system. We assess first — then recommend.
Engineered Repair Kit + Professional Installation
When damage is localized and caught before structural integrity is broadly compromised, an engineered steel repair kit restores the upright to full rated capacity without removing the frame. Faster and less disruptive than replacement — when appropriate.
- Localized upright damage from a forklift strike
- Base plate deformation without column buckling
- Damaged or missing struts and cross-braces
- Damage caught before significant rust or corrosion
- Minimal operational disruption required
Full Frame Replacement
When damage is too severe for a kit — or the frame no longer meets current code requirements — we handle the complete scope: removal, spec-matched replacement, reinstallation, re-anchoring, and certification.
- Severe buckling or column fracture
- Extensive corrosion compromising steel integrity
- Multiple uprights damaged in the same frame
- Frame no longer meets current ANSI/RMI requirements
- Reconfiguration or capacity upgrade planned
Assess. Document. Repair. Certify.
Every job follows the same four-step process — whether it's a single damaged upright or a facility-wide audit following a forklift strike.
Assess
On-site inspection of all rack components measured against ANSI/RMI MH16.1 standards. We measure deflection, evaluate anchorage, and classify each damaged component by severity.
Document
A written report with photos, damage classification by priority, and a clear repair plan. You know exactly what needs to happen — and why — before any work begins.
Repair
Engineered repair kits or full frame replacement, installed by a trained crew. Kits are custom-spec'd to your rack system. All work follows manufacturer specifications.
Certify
Updated load placards, before-and-after documentation, and a completion report confirming the system is restored to its rated load capacity and in ANSI/RMI compliance.
Why We Don't Just Sell the Kit
Repair kits require precise installation to restore a rack's rated load capacity. An improperly installed kit — wrong measurements, incomplete anchoring, incorrect bolt torque — can leave a column structurally compromised while appearing repaired.
For that reason, Alloy supplies and installs every kit we provide. You get a trained crew, correct installation to spec, and documentation confirming the repair meets ANSI/RMI requirements — not just a box of parts to figure out.
- Load capacity restored to manufacturer-rated spec — documented and verifiable
- Completion report and updated load placards for OSHA compliance documentation
- Trained installation crew — not general labor handed a kit and an instruction sheet
- Self-installation without certification creates documented liability exposure — we eliminate that risk
The Full Scope of What We Do
Damage Assessment & Inspection
Professional on-site inspection measured against ANSI/RMI standards. One-time assessments and scheduled recurring inspection programs available.
Learn MoreRepair Kits — Supplied & Installed
Engineered steel repair kits custom-spec'd to your system, professionally installed with complete compliance documentation and updated load placards.
Learn MoreFull Frame Replacement
When damage exceeds repair kit thresholds, we handle the complete scope — removal, spec-matched replacement, reinstallation, anchoring, and certification.
Learn MorePost Protectors & Column Guards
Guarding systems that absorb forklift impact before it reaches structural steel — the most cost-effective way to reduce repair frequency over time.
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