Choosing the right engineered repair kit is critical to maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in your warehouse.
This page explains the key factors that determine which Damotech rack repair solution is best for your situation and how to choose between DAMO PRO, DAMO FLEX, and DAMO ADVANTAGE.
Compare our rack repair kits at a glance to find the solution that best fits your application, risk level, and long-term needs. Use the table below to compare engineered rack repair kits based on risk exposure, long-term performance, technical specifications, and operational/installation considerations.
Damotech offers three engineered rack repair solutions, each designed for different levels of impact resistance and operational demand.
Pallet rack damage is one of the most common safety risks in warehouses. Repeated forklift impacts and daily operational wear can compromise rack uprights, reduce load-carrying capacity, and eventually lead to failure.
The best engineered rack repair kits are designed to restore load capacity, extend rack life, and protect from future damage, resulting in less downtime compared to complete upright replacement or field welding.
Damotech has decades of experience designing and installing engineered rack repair solutions across a wide range of industries, including high-traffic distribution centers, cold storage, and large national networks.
Using non-engineered repair kits can:
Determining the right repair kit depends on several operational, structural, and strategic factors:
If the damage is limited to a bent or missing horizontal or diagonal brace, a full upright repair kit may not be required. DAMO BRACE is specifically designed to restore structural integrity by replacing damaged or missing braces—without repairing or replacing the entire upright. It provides a cost-effective, engineered solution for localized brace damage, enabling fast remediation while maintaining rack compliance and long-term integrity, without over-repairing what doesn’t need it.
An engineered pallet rack repair kit is a structural solution designed and validated by engineers to restore the original load-carrying capacity of damaged rack uprights. Unlike field-fabricated or non-certified repairs, engineered kits are tested, documented, and compliant with North American rack safety standards (RMI MH16.1), helping ensure long-term warehouse safety and regulatory compliance.
A true lifetime warranty such as Damotech’s, delivers lasting peace of mind by ensuring the repair solution remains protected—even in the event of future impacts. This reduces repeat repair costs, minimizes operational disruption, and lowers the total cost of ownership over the life of the racking system.
Damotech’s Lifetime Warranty covers defects in design, materials, and workmanship on all DAMO PRO products for as long as the racking system remains in service. Engineered to withstand normal use and demanding warehouse conditions, DAMO PRO will be repaired or replaced if it is ever damaged—ensuring long-term reliability without compromise.
The right rack repair depends on several factors, including rack configuration, forklift traffic exposure, required specs, budget, and the criticality of the rack location (see all factors above).
A professional assessment helps ensure the proposed solution meets all your requirements. Please talk with a Damotech rack repair expert to get guidance on the best solution for your specific needs.
Also, use the comparison table above to understand differences better, but here is a quick decision guide:
Yes, Damotech’s rack repair kits all restore full load capacity, as they are engineered to do so. But not all rack repair solutions from other vendors do.
Engineered repair kits from Damotech are specifically engineered to reinstate the rack’s original load rating when installed by certified installers. This is especially important in high-risk environments, where compromised load capacity can increase the risk of rack failure, product loss, or worker injury.
Yes. Damotech pallet rack repair kits are designed to align with RMI (MH16.1) and applicable North American safety standards. Using certified repair solutions supports OSHA compliance, improves audit readiness, and demonstrates due diligence in warehouse safety management.
If you've noticed rack damage in your warehouse and would like assistance determining whether the structural integrity of your racks has been compromised, please schedule an on-site assessment or request a compliance audit quote from Damotech.
Yes. In addition to its flagship engineered repair solutions (DAMO PRO, DAMO FLEX, or DAMO ADVANTAGE), Damotech offers a range of rack repair options designed to address different risk levels and operational needs. These include the ELITE repair kit for specific structural applications, such as cantilevered racks, as well as the DAMO BRACE, which is purpose-built to replace damaged or missing upright braces.
Each solution is engineered for a specific use case, allowing operators to strike the optimal balance between performance, durability, and cost.
Damotech also offers warehouse and rack protection guarding solutions designed to prevent damage before it occurs.
In most cases, yes. Engineered rack repair kits eliminate the need for full upright replacement, which typically requires unloading the rack, extended downtime, and significantly higher labor costs. When properly engineered and installed, rack repairs restore structural integrity and long-term safety while allowing warehouse operations to continue with minimal disruption.
This is especially true when sprinkler lines or other mechanical systems run through a rack upright. In these situations, full replacement often requires dismantling and reinstalling those systems, adding unnecessary complexity, risk, and cost. By repairing only the damaged lower portion of the upright, an engineered rack repair kit eliminates this additional work, delivering substantial time and cost savings.
That said, if damage extends high up the upright, the length and complexity of a repair may increase to the point where replacement becomes the more practical option. In these cases, replacing the upright—while adding protection at the base of the front column to prevent future impacts—can be the most effective long-term solution.
Calculate the ROI of DAMO PRO repairs over OEM replacements.
