Pallet Rack Step Beams
Teardrop pallet rack step beams from 4′ to 12′ long with 3″ to 6″ faces, rated up to 9,989 lb per pair at 8′, new and used, stocked in Longwood, FL and Houston, TX.
Pallet Rack Upright Frames
Pallet Racking
Teardrop pallet rack upright frames from 4′ to 40′ tall and 24″ to 48″ deep, with engineered 3″ × 3″ columns rated up to 32,870 lb per frame, stocked in Longwood, FL and Houston, TX and shipped nationwide.
Upright frames are the vertical end frames of a pallet rack system: two columns joined by horizontal and diagonal braces, standing on anchored base plates. Frame height sets how many beam levels you can build, frame depth should match your pallet depth, and column gauge and the height of your first beam level determine how much the frame can carry.
Our engineered frames use 3″ × 3″ teardrop columns in four steel gauges, from 16 GA for everyday storage to 12 GA for heavy loads, independently tested by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab to the ANSI MH16.1-2023 rack standard. Published capacities let us match the frame to your load instead of guessing.
- Heights: 4′ to 40′; depths: 24″, 36″, 42″, 48″
- Columns: 3″ × 3″ in 16, 14, 13 and 12 GA
- Capacity: 14,990 lb (16 GA) to 31,760 lb (12 GA) per frame with the first beam at 48″
- Tested to ANSI MH16.1-2023 by SMHE Structural Testing (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited)
- Custom dimensions available: heights and depths built to your space
- Mill-certified steel: EN 10204 3.1 certificates; minimum yield 350 MPa (51 ksi) and minimum tensile 410 MPa (59 ksi)
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Specifications
Sizes & specifications
| 3″ × 3″ column | 36″ | 48″ | 60″ | 72″ | 84″ | 96″ | 108″ | 120″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 GA O3316 · 0.057″ | 15,380 | 14,990 | 14,480 | 13,870 | 13,150 | 12,340 | 11,450 | 10,480 |
| 14 GA O3314 · 0.071″ | 21,100 | 20,510 | 19,750 | 18,830 | 17,760 | 16,540 | 15,200 | 13,660 |
| 13 GA O3313 · 0.086″ | 26,750 | 25,940 | 24,910 | 23,640 | 22,170 | 20,500 | 18,640 | 16,570 |
| 12 GA O3312 · 0.102″ | 32,870 | 31,760 | 30,340 | 28,610 | 26,590 | 24,260 | 21,750 | 19,240 |
| Spec | Available |
|---|---|
| Heights | 4′ to 40′ |
| Depths | 24″, 36″, 42″, 48″ |
| Column gauges | 16, 14, 13 and 12 GA engineered 3″ × 3″ columns |
| Custom sizes | Custom heights and depths available. Ask for ratings for your configuration |
| Style | Teardrop |
| Colors | Green, blue |
| Condition | New (used available, ask for current stock) |
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Column profile | 3″ × 3″ (76.2 ±0.5 mm) roll-formed column, 2″ (50.8 mm) front opening with lips |
| Punching | Teardrop slots in two rows at 2″ (50.8 mm) pitch; Ø11 mm (0.43″) side holes at 2″ pitch |
| Column thickness | 16 GA 0.057″ · 14 GA 0.071″ · 13 GA 0.086″ · 12 GA 0.102″ |
| Bracing | 1.38″ × 0.94″ (35 × 24 mm) C-channel, 0.071″ (1.8 mm), bolted |
| Steel | IS 2062:2011; minimum yield 350 MPa (51 ksi), minimum tensile 410 MPa (59 ksi) |
| Testing | SMHE Structural Testing, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab; ANSI MH16.1-2023 (February 2025) |
| Anchoring | Required on every frame, per ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 |
| Size | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 8′ × 24″, 36″ | Shelving, back rooms, light storage |
| 10′–12′ × 42″ | Standard 40″ × 48″ pallets, 2–3 levels |
| 16′ × 42″ | Standard pallets, 3–4 levels |
| 20′–26′ × 42″ | High-bay warehouses |
| 24′–40′ × 42″ 13 or 12 GA | Tall, heavy-duty systems |
| Custom | Any height or depth you need, quoted with rated capacity |
| Component | Certified material & mill-tested results |
|---|---|
| 14 GA columns & bracing | 1.8 mm (0.071″) hot-rolled coil · IS 2062:2011 E250A · minimum yield 350 MPa (51 ksi) · minimum tensile 410 MPa (59 ksi) |
| 12 GA columns | 2.6 mm (0.102″) hot-rolled coil · IS 2062:2011 E350A · minimum yield 350 MPa (51 ksi) · minimum tensile 410 MPa (59 ksi) |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates from BIS-licensed mills; copies available on request |
How much weight can a pallet rack upright frame hold?
It depends on column gauge and the height of the first beam level. Our 3″ × 3″ engineered frames are rated, with the first beam at 48″, at 14,990 lb (16 GA), 20,510 lb (14 GA), 25,940 lb (13 GA) and 31,760 lb (12 GA) per frame, static load, per ANSI MH16.1-2023.
Why does upright capacity go down when the first beam is higher?
The column below the first beam is the longest unsupported span, and longer spans buckle at lower loads. For example, a 14 GA frame is rated 21,100 lb with the first beam at 36″ but 13,660 lb at 120″. Keeping the first beam low, or adding a lower level, raises frame capacity.
What does height to first beam mean?
It’s the distance from the floor to the first beam level. Frame capacity charts are published by this dimension because it controls how much load the columns can safely carry.
What depth upright do I need for a standard pallet?
For a standard 40″ × 48″ GMA pallet loaded with the 48″ side front-to-back, use a 42″-deep upright. The pallet overhangs the beams about 3″ front and back, which is the industry-standard setup.
Do you offer custom pallet rack sizes?
Yes. Custom upright heights and depths and custom beam lengths are available. Tell us the dimensions you need and we’ll quote them and confirm the rated capacity for your configuration.
What is the difference between 16, 14, 13 and 12 gauge uprights?
Gauge is steel thickness. Lower numbers are thicker and stronger: our 3″ × 3″ columns range from 0.057″ (16 GA) to 0.102″ (12 GA), roughly doubling frame capacity from 14,990 lb to 31,760 lb with the first beam at 48″.
Is your pallet racking made from certified steel?
Yes. Frame steel is hot-rolled coil to IS 2062, supplied with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates and certified to a minimum yield 350 MPa (51 ksi) and minimum tensile 410 MPa (59 ksi), above the 50 ksi (345 MPa) design basis behind our published capacities.
Can I get mill test certificates for the steel?
Yes. The steel is supplied with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates from BIS-licensed mills, documenting chemistry and lab-tested yield, tensile strength and elongation for each lot. Ask for copies with your quote. Inspectors and engineers often request them.
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