Storage Racks have modular, upright design.
Press Release Summary:
Engineered to meet RMI 2002, AISI, and AISC standards, Interlock(TM) bolted upright system uses zinc-plated Grade 5 bolts with limited thread engagement design that prevents over tightening of matching serrated flange locknuts to create positive, secure connection. Pre-galvanized steel construction provides protection against corrosion and rust, and recessed channel in steel rack uprights eliminates potential interaction of hardware with product, pallets, and operations personnel.
Original Press Release:
New Interlock(TM) Bolted Rack Technology Introduced by Interlake
NAPERVILLE, IL - Interlake Material Handling, the industry's leading provider of pallet racking in the Americas, recently announced the introduction of a new line of storage rack products. The new Interlock(TM) system features uprights constructed using bolted connections versus welded and is fully interchangeable with the existing Interlake systems that have become the industry standard throughout the U.S. The modular upright design is the driver for providing end users with significant benefits in terms of lower landed cost, flexibility of reconfiguration, ease of repair and greater asset valuation.
Mike Gonzalez, Interlake's President and CEO noted, "Bolted rack technology has been the accepted worldwide standard for a long time. Our conversion to bolted uprights at this point is significant because of the immediate increase in value it delivers to our customers and because of the additional opportunities and markets it opens up for our distributors. As the market leader, we're proud to deliver this new offering to a market place long overdue for innovation. And we're excited that this innovation helps lay the foundation for even more cost effective and dynamic material handling solutions from Interlake.
Modular reconfiguration/relocation technology
The new Interlock bolted upright system features modular technology that provides users the flexibility to more cost effectively modify, reconfigure and repair their rack system, making it easier to incorporate a new picking system or accommodate odd-size SKUs. Or, even move the entire system to a new location.
Bolted connections versus welded
Properly designed and installed, both bolted and welded connections have similar safety factors. The Interlock(TM) system uses zinc-plated Grade 5 bolts with a limited thread engagement design that prevents over tightening of the matching serrated flange locknuts to create a positive, secure connection on tightening. The completed installation requires no incremental inspection or maintenance.
Rack uprights feature recessed safety channel
A specially designed recessed channel is incorporated in the steel rack uprights to eliminate any potential interaction of the hardware with product, pallets and operations personnel. The strut supports in the upright assembly are formed out of pre-galvanized steel to provide Interlock system users not only with superior strength, but also with added protection against corrosion and rust.
Upright assurance
Upright squareness and structural integrity are assured both by component design and the manufacturing process. The Interlock(TM) product line has been designed to rigid tolerances and is manufactured to exacting standards at an Interlake ISO 9000:2001 certified production facility to ensure exceptional quality and unyielding consistency. The Interlock system is engineered to meet RMI 2002 (Rack Manufacturers Institute) standards as well as AISI and AISC standards that govern steel design and construction.
Bolted rack connections not new
Interlake extensively uses bolted connections in all of its most complex rack systems that incorporate picking modules, push back carts and structural rack. Also, bolted rack is the standard in most of the world outside the U.S. Companies throughout Europe, Asia, Mexico, South America and Australia favor bolted rack because of its structural integrity, adaptability, ease of reconfiguration and repair, lower cost of transport, and higher asset value.
Full system compatibility
A major customer benefit with the Interlock system is its full compatibility with other Interlake products. All beams and accessories that fit Interlake's legacy Interack 30 system are also compatible with the new Interlock system.
Interlake Material Handling, Inc.
Interlake is the largest manufacturer of storage racks in the Americas. Additionally, the company designs and installs more order picking systems than any other storage product manufacturer in the world. Interlake's breadth of products and services along with its integration, engineering, and project management expertise, has made it the premier supplier of innovative storage, order fulfillment and factory automation systems. Key markets include distribution centers, warehouses, retail stores, manufacturing and archive and record storage.
