Warehouse Storage Rack Structural Engineering
With nearly 70 years of dedicated engineering and fabrication experience, Unarco Racking delivers the deepest technical proficiency in the material handling industry. Having designed the tallest pallet rack and warehouse storage rack structures in the United States, our engineering staff resolves complex warehouse storage dilemmas for distribution hubs worldwide.
Unarco Racking engineers have actively served on the boards of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) and the Material Handling Industry (MHI), authoring standards and building safety codes that govern distribution centers today. Additionally, our engineering leaders hold active roles within the ANSI Standards Board, steering the continuous development of structural calculation methodologies, material testing parameters, and seismic safety practices across the globe.
From straightforward selective pallet rack to multi-level engineered pick modules up to four stories high, our team provides Professional Engineer (PE) stamped drawings, permit-ready packages, and verified structural designs tailored to increase throughput and optimize floor space.
Comprehensive Storage Engineering & Design
Engineered around rigorous structural codes, operational workflows, and heavy load criteria to protect your supply chain investment.
Full Turnkey Layout & CAD Design
Plant-based CAD designers create custom layout configurations for carton flow, pallet flow, push back, and drive-in systems that maximize vertical clear heights and optimize operational traffic flow.
Seismic Site Engineering
Rigorous seismic calculations ensure strict compliance with IBC and local building codes. We evaluate concrete slab thickness, anchor embedment, soil conditions, and site-specific seismic accelerations.
Proprietary Calculation Software
Our custom-built Rack Engine suite instantly creates precision engineering models, finite element calculations, and exact bills of materials for industrial mezzanines, work platforms, and rack systems.
Structural & Roll-Formed Versatility
Unarco Racking is uniquely equipped to design and fabricate both structural C-channel and roll-formed rack, incorporating bolted, interchangeable teardrop, and T-Bolt connections within one integrated facility.
Permitting & City Submittals
Licensed Professional Engineers registered across all 50 U.S. states deliver stamped calculation packages and documentation that streamline municipal approvals and fire department clearances.
On-Site Project Oversight
Dedicated project managers collaborate directly with facility engineering teams, general contractors, and manufacturing operations to supervise delivery timelines and ensure seamless assembly.
System Highlights & Execution Excellence
Highly engineered systems depend on systematic checks, quality assurance, and seasoned technical talent.
From initial concept sketches and slab load reviews through manufacturing and handover, every detail is engineered under single-source accountability.
In-house certified professional engineers review, calculate, and seal rack drawings to satisfy state, national, and international standards.
CAD detailers draw upon extensive libraries of tested structural shapes, column protectors, base plates, and heavy-duty frame trusses built over decades.
Continuous daily synchronization between engineering teams and automated fabrication facilities eliminates costly on-site installation rework.
Collaborate with Industry-Leading Rack Engineers
Contact Unarco Racking today for technical specifications, load analysis, and seismic compliance: [email protected]