Pallet Rack Identification Visual Guide: How to Determine the Manufacturer (OEM)

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Identifying Who Manufactured Your Racks and Why It Matters

In warehouse operations, not all pallet racking is created equal, and not all of it is clearly labeled. Legacy installations, inherited systems from acquisitions, and multi-vendor layouts can make identifying the racking’s original manufacturer challenging, yet knowing the manufacturer of your rack is critical for part replacements and repairs.

We’ve included a pallet rack identification chart to help you visually compare North America’s most common (and less common) pallet rack systems and manufacturers. Whether upgrading or replacing components, recognizing your rack type prevents costly mismatches and potential safety hazards.

How to Identify Pallet Rack Manufacturers (OEMs)

Pallet rack systems may look similar, but each manufacturer builds in unique features.

It’s important to distinguish between rack style and rack brand. For example, teardrop racking, easily identified by its rounded tear-shaped punch holes, is widely used across North America. Brands like Interlake Mecalux, Ridg-U-Rak, Speedrack, Steel King, Hannibal, and Husky pallet racking each manufacture variants of this style, and many are not cross-compatible, especially regarding beam hardware.

On the other hand, structural pallet racking uses hot-rolled C-channel steel with bolted connections. It offers superior rigidity but requires more planning to modify or replace.

Why Identifying a Pallet Rack's Manufacturer Can Be Hard

Identifying your racking brand sounds simple—but it’s not. Here’s why:

Missing ID plates are common.
Inherited systems from previous tenants or expansions add mystery.
Discontinued brands, such as Triple A, Frick Gallagher, and Artco, are no longer manufactured.
Mixed inventories often include Interlake pallet racks, Frazier racking, and custom-built racks.
Lookalike punch patterns can differ in spacing, gauge, and clip style.

Even if you think you’ve identified a rack, using the wrong part can cause misalignment—or worse, a safety hazard.

Identifying Upright Punch Styles on Pallet Rack Column Profiles

Pallet rack uprights are punched with holes—called punch patterns—that allow beams to connect to the columns. While these holes vary in size, shape, and spacing between manufacturers, three punch types dominate most rack systems in North America:

Teardrop: The most common clip-in style, known for its rounded, droplet-shaped holes. Popular among Interlake, Husky Rack & Wire, and Ridg-U-Rak systems.
Rectangular or Square: These are found in Redirack, Republic, and other bolt-in systems. The holes are evenly spaced for secure bolted connections.
Slotted or Keyhole: A mix of round and oblong openings—often seen in Speedrack or older Rapid Rack designs.

These punch styles allow for fast installation and modular reconfiguration, especially in roll-formed systems. Structural racking, by contrast, uses bolted hardware and C-channel steel, offering higher impact resistance but requiring more effort to modify.

Rack Identification Table

Column Styles for Top Pallet Rack Manufacturers in North America

Arcan	Arcan (BB Rack)	Arco


Beam Lock	Burtman	Centennial


Cubic	Dexion	Emi


Frazier	Frazier HD	Frick Gallagher


Hartman	Hartman	Hi-Line


Hi-Line HD	Inca/Fico/D'Altrui	Interlake HD


Interlake HD, Special Configuration	Interlake New Generation	Interlake New Generation HD


Kingway	Mastorack	Maxi-Rack


M-I/D'Altrui	Pacific	Pacific HD


Palmer Shile	Paltier	Penco


Rapid Rack	Redirack HD	Republic


Rid-U-Rack	Rid-U-Rack	Sammons


Speed Rack	Speed rack HD	Steel King


Sturdi-Bilt	Triple A	Unarco


Unarco II	USP	Webb

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Pallet Racking Dimensions and Pallet Racking Types

While identifying the manufacturer of your pallet rack is critical, understanding standard pallet racking dimensions and common pallet racking types is equally important for ensuring compatibility, safety, and proper repairs.

Common Pallet Racking Dimensions

Pallet rack components are not universally interchangeable. Even small differences in pallet racking sizes can pose serious safety risks. Key dimensions to verify include:

Frame depth (e.g., 36", 42", 48")
Frame height
Beam length (typically 96", 108", 144")
Beam step size
Upright column width and thickness
Hole pattern spacing (teardrop, slotted, structural bolt-on, etc.)

Beam connector styles, hole spacing, and column thickness vary by manufacturer, which is why accurate identification is essential before ordering replacement parts or repair kits.

Common Pallet Racking Types

There are several primary pallet racking types used in North American warehouses:

Selective (Teardrop) Racking – The most common system, offering direct access to every pallet.
Structural (Bolted) Racking – Heavy-duty, bolted connections, typically used in high-impact or high-capacity environments.
Drive-In / Drive-Through Racking – Designed for high-density storage.
Push-Back Racking – Uses nested carts for deep-lane storage.
Pallet Flow Racking – Gravity-fed system for FIFO operations.
Cantilever Racking – Designed for long or irregular loads (not traditional pallet storage).

Each system has different engineering requirements and damage considerations. Before modifying, repairing, or replacing components, confirm the rack type and its exact dimensions to maintain structural integrity and code compliance.

How to Repair Damage on OEM Racking

Damotech engineered repair kits are custom-manufactured for ANY racking system, from standard teardrop designs to obscure or discontinued profiles. So no matter whether you were able to identify your original rack manufacturer (OEM), or not, Damotech can repair it.

Even when your racking system lacks identification labels or documentation, Damotech can restore it safely to full compliance. We don’t depend on OEM part numbers or compatibility guesses. Our engineers inspect the damage, take precise measurements, and build repair kits tailored to your specific needs, restoring capacity without disrupting your warehouse.

Damotech has repaired virtually every rack style ever manufactured, from structural C-channels to roll-formed uprights. Each kit is engineered to match the original load capacity, comply with ANSI MH16.1, and install quickly with minimal to no unloading.

If the manufacturer can’t be identified, we can still repair it. That’s what we do.

Damotech doesn’t solely rely on identification labels. We depend on precise measurements and engineered solutions.

Damotech Can Repair Racks from Any OEM

We repair every major rack type in North America. Below are just a few, grouped by style:

Repair Teardrop Racks

Interlake, Unarco, Ridg-U-Rak, Husky, Speedrack

Each manufacturer designs its own variation of these punch patterns. Damotech’s custom repair kits fit every style—there is no guessing or mismatching.

Repair Bolt-In / Rectangular Punch Racks

Redirack, Konstant, Republic, Rapid Rack, Pedler (Maxi Rack)

Square or rectangular punch-outs differ in spacing and beam fit. Damotech measures your damaged upright and custom a solution that matches the original load capacity—no sourcing of obsolete hardware needed.

Repair Structural & C-Channel Racks

Frazier, Frick Gallagher, Sturdi-Bilt

Built with hot-rolled C-channel steel, these are strong but hard to modify. Damotech repairs restore their structural integrity, without complete replacement or downtime.

Repair Discontinued Racking Systems (or Unknown)

Triple A, Artco, M-I (D’Altrui), Custom Fabrications, Paltier, Hiline, Amerlock, Mirack, Webb Lock, Palmer Shile

No manufacturer? Not a concern. We engineer safe, compliant repairs for most pallet rack systems.

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How Damotech Makes Repairing OEM Racks Simple

Our process starts with a visual examination of the damaged upright. Damotech’s experts measure the upright, assess the damage, its height, and analyze load requirements. We then manufacture a repair solution that fully restores the racking system's structural integrity.

Every kit is made-to-measure, bolted-on (no welding), and typically installed in under an hour. It is ANSI and OSHA-compliant and includes a lifetime warranty with our top-of-the-line DAMO PRO. Replace only what’s damaged—stay safe, stay efficient.

Are you unsure whether to repair or replace a damaged upright? Use our calculator to see your 10-year return on investment (ROI) when repairing damaged uprights with Damotech kits versus replacing them with new OEM uprights.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rack Manufacturers

Which pallet racking brands are no longer being manufactured?

Some pallet rack brands have been discontinued, making it harder to find replacement components. Examples include:

Paltier
Hiline
Amerlock
Mirack
Frick Gallagher
Webb Lock
Palmer Shile

If your warehouse racking includes any of these names or rack systems without labels that look unfamiliar, you may be working with a legacy or unsupported rack brand. Fortunately, Damotech specializes in repairing all rack systems, even those that are no longer made.

Can I mix pallet racking brands or beam types?

Mixing components from different rack manufacturers is not recommended per RMI. Even if punch patterns look similar (like teardrop), slight spacing, depth, or gauge differences can cause misalignment and serious safety hazards. Damotech repairs fully restore your racks’ load capacity and replicate the original brace design configuration so that structural behaviors are maintained.

What should I do if my pallet rack brand is no longer manufactured?

If your damaged rack system is discontinued, don’t panic. Damotech engineer repair kits are compatible with any rack manufacturer. Book a free rack damage assessment, and we’ll recommend the safest path forward.

Do I need to replace a whole upright if it’s damaged?

No, with Damotech’s engineered repair kits, you can repair just the damaged portion of an upright, without unloading or replacing the full frame. Our repair solutions meet ANSI and OSHA compliance, and a lifetime warranty backs our DAMO PRO. This makes our repairs faster, safer, and more cost-effective than full replacements.

What’s the difference between roll-formed and structural pallet racking?

Roll-formed racking is made from cold-rolled steel and typically uses clip-in beams (like teardrop or slotted styles). Structural racking is made from hot-rolled C-channel steel and uses bolted beam connections for higher strength. Damotech offers custom& repair solutions for both styles.