Industrial Pallet Racking Systems
At Indiana Bridge, we are a fabricator and constructor of complex structural steel and rack facilities. We offer our clients unparalleled expertise in all areas of intricate rack design from start to finish. Our team has proudly served the community of Indiana, and beyond, for over 135 years, building a legacy of service and professionalism.
During this time, we’ve honed our skills in creating custom rack solutions. However, we’ve also kept up with modern storage needs, as many of our rack systems can be integrated with Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (ASRS), saving you time, money, and space. These systems are engineered to support automated cranes and shuttles, and can reach heights of over 100 feet to maximize storage capacity. They also reduce the need for wide forklift aisles. High-tolerance engineering helps prevent mechanical jams. It’s part of how we exceed our clients’ needs.
Dynamic buffer zones can also help smooth seasonal bottlenecks in automated storage operations.
For more information on our rack systems and how they can be customized to meet your facility’s storage needs, develop a plan for your pallet racking needs, and refine your warehouse layout, contact us to request your free estimate. A rack-supported building can also be an economical option when land is limited, and faster construction is needed. A member of our team would be happy to help you explore your options and implement your new storage system for efficient daily operations. Start creating a more organized workspace with our racks today!
Other Services We Offer
Building Complex Rack Structures
At Indiana Bridge, we offer custom rack solutions for specific applications. If you have something in mind that is not listed here, just let us know, and we will work with you to create a solution that fits your needs. Our team can develop a warehouse rack layout around your inventory, equipment, and day-to-day operations. We can even implement modern, automated technologies to provide more efficient storage solutions for your facility. Drive-in pallet racking is a high-density storage system that supports high-density storage by letting you store pallets multiple positions deep.
Our team has the tools and expertise to handle any project, including building custom racks. We leverage over 135 years of experience in every task we undertake. A complete project can include starter bays with two frames and beams, along with add-on bays that extend rows. To get started, contact us to request your free estimate on a new rack system for your warehouse or other facility, and we can help determine the right structure and support requirements for what you need to store. We look forward to helping you create a more organized space.
Rack Systems FAQs
Indiana Bridge offers mini load, unit load, car body, and custom rack structures, as well as pallet racking and drive-in warehouse racking solutions. Teardrop style racks are the most common pallet racking type and are compatible with standard teardrop beams. Many systems can also be integrated with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) for enhanced efficiency. Common pallet rack frame heights are 12′ or 16′. A common frame depth is 42 inches. 8ft pallet rack beams typically store two standard 48″D x 40″ W pallets per level.
An ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is a computer-controlled system that automatically places and retrieves loads from defined storage locations. Indiana Bridge integrates ASRS into its rack designs to maximize space efficiency, reduce retrieval time, and lower labor costs, with ASRS rack structures built to support automated cranes and shuttles. The system is engineered with tight tolerances because precision is critical to prevent mechanical jams. This design also reduces the need for wide forklift aisles. Dynamic buffer zones can also help maintain smooth operations during seasonal peaks.
Yes. Indiana Bridge specializes in building custom rack structures designed to seamlessly integrate into any facility. They work with clients to understand specific storage needs and plan design, installation, and maintenance so systems maximize space utilization while maintaining durability and safety around every post.
Anchor pallet racks to a concrete floor with four anchors per frame for safety. Install column guards to reduce damage from forklift impacts. Drop pins help prevent beams from accidentally disengaging.
Indiana Bridge has been building custom rack systems since 1886, giving them over 135 years of experience in crafting storage solutions for industrial and commercial clients across the Midwest and beyond.
Contact Indiana Bridge to request a free estimate for your rack system project. A member of their team will discuss your facility’s storage needs, review your pallet racking needs, map out the warehouse layout, and help plan the right rack solution, whether standard, custom, or ASRS-integrated.
They can also explain the advantages of each option and, if conditions call for it, may recommend a rack-supported building as an economical storage solution when land is limited or a faster construction schedule is needed.