DAMO PRO is for the locations that get hit again and again: end-of-aisle, dock-side, and the bays the forklifts clip every shift. Its 1/4-inch hollow structural steel (HSS) column restores the rack’s original load capacity and is built to absorb repeated forklift impacts. If a hit ever damages it, the lifetime warranty against impact covers a full replacement. Repair the location once and it stays protected for the life of the rack.
DAMO PRO RACK REPAIR KITS
Each kit is custom-built for the rack’s profile, configuration, load requirements, and site conditions.
DAMO FLEX is a cost-effective pallet rack repair kit for moderate-traffic areas, such as mid-aisle locations. Its depth adjusts to fit the frame's depth, and the braces are measured and cut on site. You can stock it at your facility for future repairs. DAMO FLEX carries a 10-year manufacturer's warranty against defects.
DAMO FLEX RACK REPAIR KITS
DAMO ADVANTAGE is for low-traffic locations where you want to rehang your existing beams quickly and keep upfront costs low. Its front post is punched to match your rack's original hole pattern. Beams go back in their original holes, with no drilling and no new brackets. The front post is either reinforced inside or with a front deflector. Undamaged braces can be reused.
Available in the U.S. only.
DAMO ADVANTAGE REPAIR KITS
Two accessories cover the rest of the frame. DAMO BRACE replaces a bent or missing strut. DAMO HOOK OVER re-attaches your beams to a repaired column.
When faced with a damaged rack upright, one can choose to repair the damaged part or replace the entire upright. Pallet rack repair kits are usually a smarter solution because they are more cost-effective, ship faster, and are quicker to install. Learn how rack column repair and brace repair may be smarter solutions for your warehouse.
Damotech is an Associate Member of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI), an MHI group representing major suppliers of industrial steel storage racks and related systems. RMI members are committed to advancing rack safety, design, innovation, and quality. Damotech repair kits are engineered to meet recognized industry standards, including ANSI/RMI MH16.1.
Damotech pallet rack repair kits typically ship much faster than OEM replacement parts, which can take several months to arrive. Repairs also require minimal or no pallet unloading. Upright replacement often involves relocating inventory, dismantling the rack, removing and reinstalling beams, and reloading pallets.
Often, yes. A kit and a new upright can cost about the same up front. The repair kit wins on everything else: most installs take under an hour, the bay usually stays loaded, and the kit protects the column from the next hit.
Every Damotech kit carries a warranty, and DAMO PRO carries a lifetime warranty against impact. In a location hit repeatedly over 10 years, a DAMO PRO repair may cost up to 80% less than replacing OEM uprights each time. Use our ROI calculator to run the numbers for your warehouse.
In most cases, no. The crew uses the DAMO EASY LIFT, a patented lifting device that holds the loaded rack while they swap the damaged section. Many repairs are planned with minimal or little-to-no unloading, depending on rack height, repair location, beam interference, and site conditions. Most standard upright repairs take under an hour. You do not move pallets from aisle to aisle to clear bays, as you would for an upright replacement. Learn more about how rack repair works!
Custom repair kits are usually ready to ship within a few weeks. Stock items ship faster. Contact us with your rack details, and we will give you a lead time for your facility.
Here is what a repair kit gives you, and what to keep in mind before you choose one.
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Usually, yes. A repair kit replaces the damaged lower section of the column and bolts to the sound section above it. Single-leg kits repair one column; double-leg kits repair both columns of a frame. Slanted repair kits repair sloped rack legs. An assessment confirms whether the damage is repairable.
No. Most kits are custom-engineered to match the rack profile, frame depth, beam levels, loads, and site conditions. This allows Damotech kits to fit racks from virtually any manufacturer. DAMO FLEX and DAMO BRACE can be adjusted on site and stocked in advance. Beware of universal kits, as they may not be engineered for your rack or load capacity requirements.
A Damotech rack expert reviews the damage, rack profile, loads, beam levels, anchors, and site conditions. After taking measurements, the expert recommends the appropriate kit for each location and provides pricing and lead time. You can start by uploading photos.
Yes, when the damage is properly assessed and the repair is engineered for the rack’s profile, loads, and configuration. The kit must also be installed in accordance with the engineered drawings. Damotech provides the drawings and repair documentation.
No. Damotech repair kits bolt to the existing upright and anchor to the floor, eliminating the need for on-site welding or a hot-work permit.
Only Damotech-certified installers can install our column rack repair kits. That can be a Damotech crew, a certified dealer crew, or your own maintenance team if it completes Damotech certification. Certification is granted at Damotech’s discretion.
DAMO BRACE and DAMO HOOK OVER are the exceptions: qualified in-house staff can install them by following Damotech’s instructions.
Yes. Damotech repair kits can be used in dry, refrigerated, cold-storage, and freezer environments. In seismic regions, repair kits, footplates, and anchors can be engineered to meet local requirements, which vary by jurisdiction and authority having jurisdiction.
Rack replacement may be the better option when damage extends high on the upright, the section cannot be repaired, or other parts of the frame are no longer serviceable. A Damotech rack expert can determine whether repair or a new OEM frame is the better solution. Learn more about rack repair kits vs. replacement.
Damotech repair kits are custom-built to match the measured rack profile, so they can fit racks from virtually any manufacturer (OEM), including discontinued systems. Kits are matched to the rack’s actual geometry, not just its brand name.
Damotech repair kits can fit racks from these manufacturers, among others:
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Don’t see your rack brand? Upload photos of your rack and damage, and a rack expert will confirm compatibility.
Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Damotech is not affiliated with these manufacturers.
