Maintaining a clean and organized workspace is essential to your productivity. If you struggle to find tools and materials, it will inevitably take you longer to complete work-related tasks. If this sounds familiar, dunnage racks may offer a solution.
What Are Dunnage Racks?
Dunnage racks are a type of raised storage shelving unit that’s designed to keep objects off the ground. As shown in the photo above, they consist of a rectangular-shaped platform with legs on the bottom. Some of them are larger than others, but all dunnage racks feature a raised platform on which to place objects.
They are known as “dunnage racks” because they are commonly used to store dunnage. Dunnage, of course, is waste material used during shipping and storage. Millions of businesses produce dunnage during their regular operations. Rather than placing it on the floor where it contributes to a cluttered and unkempt workspace, workers can store it on dunnage racks.
In addition to waste material used during shipping and storage, dunnage racks are often used to store the following:
- Tools
- Fasteners
- Boxes
- Equipment
- Frozen goods
- Dry goods
- Product inventory
Benefits Of Dunnage Racks
Being that there are other types of shelving units available, you might be wondering why you should choose dunnage racks. With their synthetic polymer construction, they are durable. Most dunnage racks are made of high-quality plastic that can withstand water, heat, sunlight and chemicals.
Dunnage racks are breathable. While other types of shelving units often feature a solid platform, dunnage racks have a perforated platform. This design allows air to flow through the platform. As a result, dunnage racks are a popular choice for walk-in coolers where circulation is needed to maintain safe temperatures.
You can also find dunnage racks in different sizes. Some of them are longer or wider than others. Large dunnage racks can support more objects — or bigger objects — than small dunnage racks
What Is a Dunnage Rack?
A dunnage rack is a short, sturdy shelf designed to keep products and supplies raised off the floor. Most sit 8 to 12 inches high and are used to store heavy boxes, frozen goods, dry stock or equipment. You’ll find them in walk-in coolers, dry storage rooms, warehouses — just about anywhere that sanitation or space efficiency is a concern.
Health codes often require food and supplies to be stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Dunnage racks not only help meet that requirement, they also protect inventory from spills, pests and cold concrete floors.
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