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UNARCO T-Bolt Pallet Rack System

System Highlights:

T-Bolt Pallet Rack is an industry standard because of its front-end only connection.

  • Available in open and closed-tube posts
     
  • Beams are adjustable on 3″ vertical centers
     
  • Horizontal indicator line ensures tight connection
     
  • Extra rigidity of a bolted connection
     
  • Never reach into the rack with front-end only installation

UNARCO T-Bolt Pallet Rack is a long-standing patented design because of its easy installation. The “T” design of the bolt allows pallet rack installers to secure the nut to the bolt and then insert the head of the “T” into the column and beam connector from the aisle. Nuts are tightened from the front of the rack and the head of the T-Bolt rotates to form a snug horizontal block against beam disengagement.

Description

T-Bolt Pallet Rack System Installs Easily

UNARCO’s T-Bolt pallet rack system provides rigidity, strength, and reliability and is the easiest bolted pallet racking system to install. The patented T-Bolt offers a front-end-only connection which saves valuable racking installation time. The T-Bolt head simply inserts through the beam connector and column and a one-quarter turn of the T-Bolt locks it into place. With no need to reach inside the column, the nut is tightened from the front of the T-Bolt punched upright.

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The patented T-Bolt pallet rack from UNARCO provides a rigid connection between the pallet rack beam and upright with the security of knowing your rack is installed properly with the bolt’s horizontal indicator line.

Combine the T-Bolt connection with the heavy-duty 4″ x 3″ closed-tube column design of UNARCO’s SuperPost upright and Pick Modules, and the multi-level systems will become stronger with the T-Bolt rigid rack connection.

Use the T-Bolt connection with Infinitely Adjustable connectors for gravity flow products, such as Pallet Flow and Carton Flow, for easy installation of shelves that need proper pitch or are installed at a designated angle.

Installers all over the country are familiar with the patented T-Bolt design and ease of installation. It is not only the perfect solution for fastening beams to uprights, but also for attaching the many durability add-ons, accessories, and handrail systems with ease.

The T-Bolt features an easy-entry curved surface head and locking cams below. A horizontal engagement mark on the end allows users to easily identify that the racking is locked. When the line is horizontal, the T-Bolt pallet rack beam is locked in place. It is that simple.

When tightened to 90 foot-pounds of torque, the T-Bolt pallet rack connector eliminates the possibility of the beam accidentally disengaging. In fact, completed bays can be boxed on the ground and then raised as a unit to save installation time and lessen climbing. The extra rigidity that T-Bolts provide allows for greater elevation consistency and tighter tolerances throughout the pallet rack structure, helping insure long-term durability and system plumbness.

T-Bolt uprights are available in both the open section and the SuperPost closed tube with all-welded construction and UNARCO’s miter-cut bracing. The rigidity of the T-Bolt pallet rack connection also lends itself to extra deep applications, including Carton Flow Rack, Pallet Flow Rack, and Drive-In/Thru.

UNARCO can design a T-Bolt Pallet Rack System to meet any capacity or seismic requirements.

Manufacturing capabilities of continuous lengths of up to 40′ and splicing channels for taller systems make T-Bolt a smart answer to engineered systems or multi-level Pick Module projects.T Bolt Whiz Nut 1

T-Bolt and Whiz Nut Beam Hardware Easy Front-End Connection Installation Patented design for Pallet Rack 

T-Bolt Options: Open Section and Closed-Tube Uprights

UNARCO T-Bolt Pallet Rack Upright Columns are the sturdiest in the industry, and are available in a large range of sizes and capacities to fit any warehouse storage need with miter-cut bracing to help prevent twisting and allow for a wider bracing section.

A variety of T-Bolt Pallet Rack Upright sizes are available from open section 3 x 1-5/8″ to sturdy and durable 4″ x 3″ closed tube SuperPost upright columns. T-Bolt Pallet Rack Uprights can also be punched with slotted holes in the sides for attachment of UPICK carton flow rack shelves.

UNARCO computerized mills ensure that tolerances on all uprights are precise and can be installed with ease. The rectangular punching on 3″ vertical centers will easily accept T-Bolt pallet rack beams or other bolted connections.

The SuperPost closed tube upright offers 30%-40% greater load capacities than same-gauge open back design uprights and over 200 times more resistance to torsional forces. Frontal impact resistance from the SuperPost upright is five times more resilient than structural columns. SuperPost offers a clean solution with no areas to trap dust and debris which is especially useful in the grocery or cold storage industries.

UNARCO offers T-Bolt pallet rack durability add-on components to help guard against abuse. Integrated upright options include double column uprights, which provide an additional backer or front straddle protectors which are welded on at the factory for added protection against accidental forklift impact.

T-Bolt Rack: The Structural Backbone of Your Rack System

Pallet rack needs to be versatile and have options because not all rack projects are the same. No matter whether you want a low profile beam for hand-stack product or need heavy-duty 6″ beams for large pallets, T-Bolt uprights can give you the design capacity you need for as many levels as it takes. The bolted, rigid connection of T-Bolt Pallet Rack is perfect for highly engineered Pick Modules, including Carton Flow RackPallet Flow RackPush Back Rack, or Drive-In/Drive-Thru Rack.

Full Line of Beam Sizes Up to 6″ Tall

Patented T-Bolt Pallet Rack has been around for a long time and has become the installation of choice for bolted pallet rack designs. No other bolted pallet rack connection installs easier than the front-only, easy locking T-Bolt pallet rack.

Roll-formed and continuously welded, UNARCO T-Bolt Pallet Rack support beams are durable and easy to install.  The full range of lengths spanning from 36″-192″ are manufactured with many different gauges to match the capacity you need with affordable pricing.

UNARCO offers a diverse assortment of T-Bolt Pallet Rack beam heights to accommodate the storage flexibility of low-profile beams as shallow as 2-1/2″ high up to the sturdy 6″ high profile for longer-lengths and heavy loads.

The 1-5/8″ vertical step design allows you to use standard-size wire decking or lumber to complete the shelving surface. A 1″ horizontal ledge offers a sizable surface to support decking material and crossbar ties and accessories.

The standard T-Bolt connection has a bolt on each end which holds the beam in place. T-Bolt Pallet Rack beam connections are available in 6″ connection clips to 12″ connection clips for high seismic design areas. UNARCO Engineering can meet any capacity with a design that is efficient and affordable.

The slots for T-Bolt insertion align with the holes on the uprights for 3″ vertical adjustability. UNARCO closed-tube SuperPost pallet rack uprights install easily with the T-Bolt connection and are available in a wide variety of column sizes.

T-Bolt Pallet Rack Beam Sizes
T-Bolt Pallet Rack beam sizes range from 2-1/2″ high to 6″ high in a variety of gauges to provide a cost-effective warehouse storage solution.
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*T: preceeds part no. for T-Bolt ex.: TF2
*G: precceds part no. for Interchangeable ex.: GF2 

 
48″ F2 6356 04800SSS000 7991# 3.56″ x 48″L – 16 ga.
60″ F2 6356 06000SSS000 6544# 3.56″ x 60″L – 16 ga.
72″ F2 6356 07200SSS000 5573# 3.56″ x 72″L – 16 ga.
96″ F2 6250 09600SSS000 2126# 2.50″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6331 09600SSS000 3452# 3.31″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6356 09600SSS000 3972# 3.56″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6400 09600SSS000 5009# 4.00″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6418 09600SSS000 5296# 4.18″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6450 09600SSS000 5832# 4.50″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6500 09600SSS000 6730# 5.00″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6550 09600SSS000 7701# 5.50″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 6600 09600SSS000 8742# 6.00″ x 96″L – 16 ga.
F2 4600 09600SSS000 9897# 6.00″ x 96″L – 14 ga.
108″ F2 6356 10800SSS000 3206# 3.56″ x 108″L – 16 ga.
F2 6400 10800SSS000 4044# 4.00″ x 108″L – 16 ga.
F2 6418 10800SSS000 4431# 4.18″ x 108″L – 16 ga.
F2 6450 10800SSS000 5184# 4.50″ x 108″L – 16 ga.
F2 6500 10800SSS000 6038# 5.00″ x 108″L – 16 ga.
F2 4500 10800SSS000 6800# 5.00″ x 108″L – 14 ga.
F2 4600 10800SSS000 8842# 6.00″ x 108″L – 14 ga.
120″
F2 6356 12000SSS000 2649# 3.56″ x 120″L – 16 ga.
F2 6400 12000SSS000 3329# 4.00″ x 120″L – 16 ga.
F2 6418 12000SSS000 3643# 4.18″ x 120″L – 16 ga.
F2 6450 12000SSS000 4254# 4.50″ x 120″L – 16 ga.
F2 6500 12000SSS000 5353# 5.00″ x 120″L – 16 ga.
F2 4500 12000SSS000 5943# 5.00″ x 120″L – 14 ga.
F2 4600 12000SSS000 7997# 6.00″ x 120″L – 14 ga.
144″ F2 6356 14400SSS000 1902# 3.56″ x 144″L – 16 ga.
F2 6400 14400SSS000 2377# 4.00″ x 144″L – 16 ga.
F2 6418 14400SSS000 2596# 4.18″ x 144″L – 16 ga.
F2 6450 14400SSS000 3021# 4.50″ x 144″L – 16 ga.
F2 6500 14400SSS000 3785# 5.00″ x 144″L – 16 ga.
F2 4500 14400SSS000 4192# 5.00″ x 144″L – 14 ga.
F2 4600 14400SSS000 6369# 6.00″ x 144″L – 14 ga.
F2 3600 14400SSS000 7653# 6.00″ x 144″L – 13 ga.
F2 2600 14400SSS000 8979# 6.00″ x 144″L – 12 ga.
  • All capacities are expressed in pounds per pair of beams. Only gravity loading and the RMI required impact have been considered.
     
  • All values are based on a uniformly distributed load (i.e. each beam carries 50% of the load) and assume proper installation and no beam damage.
     
  • The deflection limit for all beams is the length divided by 180.
     
  • Roll-formed beams that are longer than 150” require lateral ties.

    Structural beams that are longer than 108″ can require lateral ties.

     
  • Values in the table are for the beam bending only.
     
  • Please consult Springfield, Engineering for any shelf load over 10,000 lbs.
     
  • Capacities include 12.5% impact for two pallets side by side. For a three-pallet-wide shelf, the values should be multiplied by 0.95. For one pallet per shelf, the values should be multiplied by 0.90.
     
  • Capacity chart is based on current RMI specifications.

UNARCO rack designs conform to the latest Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) specifications and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Cold Formed Steel Design Manual.