Overview of Rack Supported Mezzanines
A rack supported mezzanine uses the upright frames and beams of a new or existing pallet racking system as the primary support structure for an elevated floor. This creates a structural, mezzanine storage system that effectively doubles (or triples) the usable area within your existing facility footprint. This approach is highly efficient because the racking serves a dual purpose: storage and structural support. It requires precise engineering to meet strict deflection, seismic, and building code requirements.
What You Get in Mezzanine Storage
Our mezzanine solutions are complete, engineered packages that cover the structural, access, and safety components:
Heavy-Duty Racking Structure
The primary rack uprights and beams designed for increased vertical and lateral loads from the platform.
Structural Decking
High-strength flooring (e.g., steel deck, planking, or bar grating) that forms the usable upper level.
Stairs and Handrails
Code-compliant staircases, landings, and industrial handrails for safe and easy access to the industrial mezzanine platform.
Gate Systems
Safety gates (swing or sliding) and pallet drop zones to safely transfer product to the upper level.
Building Permits
Full coordination and acquisition of necessary permits, as mezzanines are considered structural alterations.
Lighting and Utilities
Integration of lighting, conduit, and electrical systems into the new elevated structure.
Fire Safety Clearance
Consultation to ensure the structure meets fire code requirements for smoke detection and sprinkler coverage.
Benefits of Multi Level Warehouse Platforms
Installing a mezzanine rack system offers immediate and lasting benefits to facility operations and space utilization.
Cost-Effective Expansion
Dramatically increases usable square footage without the high costs, permits, and time associated with conventional building construction.
Immediate Space Utilization
Quickly adds space for offices, break rooms, small parts storage, or supervisory workstations above existing operations.
Maximized Vertical Cube
Optimally utilizes the high ceilings common in modern warehouses, turning air space into productive floor area.
Design Flexibility
The structure can be customized to work around columns, equipment, and active work zones below.
Easy Relocation/Modification
Rack-supported mezzanines are often easier to disassemble, modify, or relocate than conventional steel structures, offering long-term flexibility.
Related Warehouse Systems
Mezzanines often work in conjunction with other dense or vertical storage systems to maximize facility efficiency.
Boltless Shelving
Ideal for installation on the mezzanine level for organizing small parts, cartons, or supplies.
Shelving-Supported Catwalks
A specialized multi-level picking system where shelving itself acts as the support, commonly used within mezzanines.