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.
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.
Identifying your racking brand sounds simple—but it’s not. Here’s why:
Even if you think you’ve identified a rack, using the wrong part can cause misalignment—or worse, a safety hazard.
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:
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.
| 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 |
Download the complete Pallet Rack Identification Guide and scroll through the full visual chart of 40+ OEM rack styles.
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.
Pallet rack components are not universally interchangeable. Even small differences in pallet racking sizes can pose serious safety risks. Key dimensions to verify include:
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.
There are several primary pallet racking types used in North American warehouses:
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.
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.
We repair every major rack type in North America. Below are just a few, grouped by style:
Each manufacturer designs its own variation of these punch patterns. Damotech’s custom repair kits fit every style—there is no guessing or mismatching.
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.
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.
No manufacturer? Not a concern. We engineer safe, compliant repairs for most pallet rack systems.
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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.
Don’t risk mismatched parts or wait months for OEM replacement uprights. Choose the faster, safer path.
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