ColbyRACK Components

Uprights

High-strength steel and smart section design combine to provide maximum upright strength at minimum cost. A strengthening rib in the front face of the upright, and reinforcing flanges at the rear, make ColbyRACK Uprights significantly stronger than conventional systems.

The unique diamond-slot profile of ColbyRACK provides a stronger and more efficient interlock between the upright and beam connectors.

All ColbyRACK Uprights are supplied with a galvanised finish to provide long-life performance in even the harshest of conditions. Painted uprights can also be supplied to order.

All ColbyRACK Uprights are available in lengths of up to 11m. Lengths longer than this are achieved by connecting Uprights with a specially designed bolted splice.

Uprights are available up to 11m long, in a variety of dimensions and material thicknesses, to meet different application requirements. Longer lengths are achieved by splicing the rack using a specially designed, bolted splice connector.

Frames

Uprights are bolted together in a variety of configurations using bracing to create rack frames.

Three of the most commonly used bracing patterns are K, X and Z bracing, with K being the standard for light to medium duty applications and X bracing being used for heavier duty loadings.

Base Plates

ColbyRACK Frames are secured to the floor via standard and heavy-duty base plates for optimal load transfer and safety.

Light and Heavy-Duty Base Plates are available in low and high configurations as illustrated, for all widths of Upright to  provide safe and secure fixing to all

floor types.

Beams

All ColbyRACK Beams are made from quality-assured, high strength steel.

Various profiles are available to provide the optimum combination of structural performance, durability and cost-efficiency.

After thorough cleaning, beams are finished using an electrostatically applied powder coat paint, which creates a durable, hard wearing finish.

The standard beam colour is orange, but special colours can be manufactured subject to quantity.

Available in many lengths, with standard sizes including 1370mm, 2590mm, 2740mm

and 3050mm.

Closed Section Box Beams

93x52mm - 110x52mm - 130x52mm - 155x52mm

Open Section Beams

55x52mm - 75x52mm

Stepped Beams for Shelving

93x52mm - 110x52mm

Connectors & Clips

Colby's 4-tang end connector (see closed section box beams above) provides improved stability under even the most demanding of loading conditions. It is stiffer and stronger than a 3-tang connector, resulting in improved beam and frame load-carrying capacity. Three-tang connectors are recommended for light-duty open section beams only.

An additional safety feature of Colby Beams is the use of spring-loaded safety clips at each end of the beam, to prevent accidental dislodging.

Rack Protection

Various types of rack protection can be used to guard against forklift collision damage. These include end protectors and corner protectors (pictured), as well as our patented upright protection, Colby Protect-a-Rack.

For more information on Protect-a-Rack and other Colby safety products, please click here

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