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SYSTEMS

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Selective - Double Deep - Very Narrow Aisle - Storage Platform
Drive In - Drive Thru - Push Back - Carton Flow - Pallet Flow
Cantilever - Mezzanine & Catwalks - Pick Rack - Retail Fixture Rack
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Selective Pallet Racking Double Deep Selective Racking

NAS PALLET RACKING provides the widest range of flexibility for NAS DOUBLE DEEP RACKING features back to back pallet
your pallet and heavy - duty bulk storage needs. Stocking vertically storage two pallets deep. Ideal for increased storage density
and horizontally maximizes available space without crushing requirements where lift trucks have extended reach capability.
inventory with the ability to access each individual load. Only two basic Double Deep selective rack can be easily converted from single
components, beams and frames, are required for basic installations Selective rack.
and can be installed without tools, adjusting easily to your specific
needs. A variety of sizes are available for load requirements up to
100,000 Lbs.

Features Applications Features Applications

100% Selectivity Warehouses & Logistics 50% Selectivity Warehouses& Logistics
Easy picking lower levels Manufacturing Plants Minimal increased lift Manufacturing Plants
Good storage density Food & Grocery Distribution truck costs Food & Grocery Distribution
Easily relocated Petroleum, Chemical & Increased Storage Capacity Petroleum, Chemical &
Pharmaceutical Plants Easily relocated Pharmaceutical Plants

Retail Fixture Rack Pick Rack

RETAIL RACK gives retailers an upscale warehouse look while Pick Rack is ideal for hand case picking. Rack frames and beams
displaying more SKU’s plus overhead stock replenishment are designed to meet your specific product size and weights.
storage. More and more retailers are converting to the Full pallets can be stored above with independent access for
warehouse s t y l e s u p e r s t o r e s .The same marketing advantages lift trucks. Pick Rack boltless connections facilitate quick and
can be achieved in any size store. Specialized components are simple assembly and adjustability. Step beams provide shelf
available to display anything from tubs to hand tools to garden options of roof deck, metal drop-in panels, cut lumber or wire
equipment. Pallet Rack can be installed over or integrated into mesh decks.
store fixture shelving.

Features Applications Features Applications

Less expensive than traditional Building Supply and Optimum Combined Selectivity Banker Box Record Storage
store fixtures Hardware Retailers and Bulk Storage Capacity Hospital Records Storage
Very versatile for displaying Large Outlet Stores Wide Variety of accessories to Automotive Parts Distributors
merchandise Small and Mid Sized Retailers accommodate special storage Industrial Supply Distributors
Supports pegboard, wire who require additional needs safer, cleaner and more Plumbing/Electrical Distributors
baskets, metal or wood merchandising space convenient storage
shelves and all types of vendor
displays
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 BEAMS

STEPBEAM
A one-piece multi-purpose beam with a rolled-instep, pierced
to accommodate safety bars, shelf supports and other unique
accessories. Full 1 7/8” top face for superior pallet support.

Our one-piece rollformed tube provides strength and

safety. The seam of our beam is at the rear under the step,
preventing accidental forklift or pallet “hooking”.

Our 3” deep bracket allows us to weld our beams front and

rear.

BOXBEAM
Ideal for heavy pallet loading, tunnel-bays with 3 pallet loading.
The pair of nested C-Channels allow more steel in a smaller
section.

Applications: Tunnel bays with 3 pallet loading where improved

capacity is important.

STRUCTURAL BEAMS
C-Channel Structural Beams
C-Channel beams are recommended for heavy traffic and
high abuse areas, (i.e. front beams on push back and flow
rack). The structural shape places the most amount of steel
on the face and face corners to prevent damage at impact. To
obtain the full rated capacity C-Channels require tie bars to
prevent rotation.

Wide Flange Structural Beams

I-Beams offer the same features as the C-Channel beams but
have greater load capacity over longer spans.

! ALL BEAMS are available for both structural and rollformed endframes. The only change is the type of connector
used to attach the beam to the column. All beams have a safety factor of 1.67

STANDARD SAFETY CLIPS, supplied with each beam, resist accidental uplift of up to 2,000 lbs. per beam.
Attachable self-locking spring clips are available. Bolts may also be used for special applications.

PAINT FINISH: All NAS rack is powder coated over properly cleaned and iron phosphate etched surface. Oven
baked at proper temperature/time ratio to produce a durable scratch resistant finish.

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ROLLFORMED ENDFRAMES

Capacities from 25,000 to 100,000 lbs, with a safety factor of

2.0.

Our 2”, 3” and 4” depth 14, 13 & 12 gauge post with 10 vertical
bends provides greater impact, shock load and overload
resistance.

The unique rear returns on our posts improve rigidity and

strength without wasting width of shelf space while creating a
safer section.

Our tubular bracing is stronger than simple channels and less

likely to be damaged or to cause injury. The horizontal bracing
is welded at both ends against the front and rear endframe
column. This design creates a stronger section to resist
EF 214 accidental forklift impact.
Endframe
Our 6-point wrap-around beam connector at both ends supports
each beam at 12 points on the endframe. The beam connector
automatically squares the beam to the frame for ease of
installation and rigidity.

EF413
Column

EF 313
Endframe

ENDFRAME OPTIONS
Double Posted Heavy Duty
Endframe Lower Brace
Double Post
A double post increases the capacity and transfers the axial
load to the second post if the front post is damaged.

Heavy Duty Lower Brace

Heavy duty lower braces transfer frontal impact energy to the
back post of the end frame.

Angle Deflector with/without cap

This angle deflects the lift truck forks or pallets away from the
endframe. It is available with or without a cap. The benefit of a
cap is to stop debris from accumulating in the deflector. Note:
1” clip-on post protectors are also available. Angle Deflector Structural Column insert
without a cap (cut away view)
Structural Column Insert
With this design a structural C-Channel is inserted inside the
column and welded in place (usually to the first beam level).
This increases the impact resistance of the column as the
energy from an impact is transferred to the structural column.

Cant-Leg Frame
Angles the front aisle post away from the aisle to prevent
accidental damage from pallet entry on the lower level.

Recessed Frame
The front aisle post is recessed to allow greater aisle clearance
for lift truck turning and pallet entry.

Cant-Leg Frame Recessed Frame

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 STRUCTURAL ENDFRAMES

Ideal for high rise systems, heavy traffic and high abuse areas.
Structural rack is available in a variety of column sizes and
meets the required frame loads of today’s higher and heavier
pallets. Structural rack is the most cost effective product to meet
the demands of efficient storage use in a potentially abusive
environment.

Common lift truck damage is reduced due to the advantage of

the structural shape of the column by placing the most amount
of steel at the front face corners. Load carrying members lose
their ability to support the stated loads when deformed from their
original shapes. The extra strength provided by structural rack
reduces this risk. Structural rack is less likely to be deformed by
everyday fork truck abuse.
4” Structural Column
Structural sections are thick enough to allow repairs to be made
using ordinary cutting and welding equipment. The structural
connector has the same upload and download capacity for
those rugged applications. Connectors allow for 2, 3, or 4 bolt
connection. To meet heavy loads and seismic conditions,
a minimum of four 1/2” grade 5 nuts and bolts per beam are
required.

Optional X-Brace

Standard Diagonal Brace

3” Structural Column

Double Post Frame Heavy Duty Lower Brace

ENDFRAME OPTIONS
Double Post
A Double Post increases the capacity and transfers the axial
load to the second post if the front post is damaged.

Heavy Duty Lower Brace

Heavy duty lower braces transfer frontal impact energy to the
back post of the end frame.

Angle Deflector with/without cap Angle Deflector with Cap

An angle deflector is welded to the endframe. This angle deflects
the lift truck forks away from the endframe. It is available with
or without a cap. The benefit of a cap is to stop debris from
accumulating in the deflector.

Recessed Frame
The front aisle post is recessed to allow greater aisle clearance
for lift truck turning and pallet entry.

Cant-Leg Frame
Angles the front aisle post away from the aisle to prevent
accidental damage from pallet entry on the lower level.
Cant-Leg Frame Recessed Frame

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ACCESSORIES – SELECTIVE RACK

GALVANIZED
GALVANIZED

SAFETY BARS – MEDIUM OR HEAVY DUTY: Safety bars COMBO SHELF SUPPORTS & SAFETY BARS FOR STEP
sit flush in pre-slotted step beams to stop improperly placed BEAMS: This shelf support has all the same features as the
pallets from falling between beams. They prevent spreading medium duty safety bars except it sits 7/8” below the top of the
on extra wide racks under heavy loads. Two safety bars per beam to provide a flush surface, when plywood, particle board
pallet position are recommended on installations over 16 ft. or other sheet material is used. Minimum four per 96" shelf.

GALVANIZED – 2 BOLTS
PAINTED –UNIVERSAL TYPE - 4-BOLTS PAINTED

ROW SPACERS: Are used for back-to-back rows to tie the end WALL TIES: Position single racking rows to prevent pallets
frames together for stability and consistent spacing. They will from knocking against a column or wall. Recommended for
also support in-rack sprinkler systems. Mandatory installation: single rows with a height to depth ratio greater than 6:1.
.
1 for 10 ft. high; 2 for 22 ft. high; 3 for 26 ft. high, etc.

FORK ENTRY BARS DRUM CRADLES SKID CHANNEL

Support non-palletized loads, e.g. Designed to adapt racking to hold Adapt rack to the storage of semi-live
wallboard, plywood and metal sheets. round objects. The unit is completely and stationary skids.
welded and fits securely on NAS Step
Beams.

RACK SHELVING SYSTEMS FOR STEP BEAMS:

WIRE MESH DECKS SHELF SUPPORT DROP-IN PANELS CUT LUMBER

Ease of installation, high strength, Choose from steel shelf support Galvanized steel panels providing An inexpensive shelving for NAS
galvanized corrosion resistant or 1”x6” lumber to support wood a smooth surface. Available in 6” step beams. Standard 2”x4”,
finish. Ideal where sprinkler shelves. A variety of materials, or 9” standard width. 2”x6”, and 2”x8” lumber fits flush
systems are required meeting plywood, particle board or into step beam.
specifications of 50% clear finished board can be used for
opening for waterflow. the shelving.

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 RACK REPAIR & PROTECTION

POST PROTECTORS RACK FRAME REPAIR KITS

Post protectors provide added protection in high traffic areas. Are a simple and cost effective solution to repair lower level
The angle helps to deflect rather than to absorb direct frontal frame damage. Manufactured from heavy steel with abuse
impacts and reduces the possibility of rack damage. resistant horizontal braces the repair results in stronger
than original frames with higher tolerance to impact damage.
North American Steel manufacturers these repair kits for
WELDED-ON PROTECTORS
Straight, Cantilever and Recessed style frames, being powder
Factory welded to the front of the coated in “safety yellow” for better visibility by lift truck drivers.
upright is the most economical
protection. Available only on
new installations.

Angle Bull Nose

CLIP-ON PROTECTORS
Clip-on to the front face of rack
frame. The longer (15”) style
is designed for use with base
plate beams.

Channel with 6” Clip-on 15” Clip-on

Footplate STRAIGHT LEG CANT LEG RECESSED LEG

FLOOR MOUNTED
PROTECTORS
These are the most common
type of stand alone protectors.

FRAME REPAIR KIT

4” Angled 12” Rounded 12” Angled,
Bullnose End of Aisle Front frame is cut and the
reinforcement added in and
bolted at front and rear to
END OF AISLE GUARDS the existing posts.

TAPERED FLOOR MOUNT

Providing protection for end of row
frames against lift truck damage.
Adds a neat finished appearance.

RAISED
This raised aisle guard is preferred FRONT LEG BOOT
where cleaning under the guard is a Replaces damaged FRONT
sanitary necessity. post below lower horizontal
brace.
Front reinforcement wraps
around front of the frame,
protecting it and absorbing
impact.

FRAME MOUNTED
Protect frames and braces from fork
lift truck impact above floor level.

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DRIVE IN/THRU RACKING

Front to back rails replace standard beams to support pallets.

Lift trucks access pallets by driving into lanes from one or
both ends. In a Drive-In system, pallet loading and retrieval is
from the same aisle and is used where last-in first-out (LIFO)
principle is acceptable. Maximizes storage capacity against a
wall. In a Drive-Thru system, pallet loading and retrieval can
be from aisles at either end and is used where first-in first-out
(FIFO) principle is desirable.

Lowest Cost High Density Storage

System is designed for storage of a large number of pallets of
the same product.

Fewer Aisles
Multiple pallets deep allow 70% higher storage density than
selective rack.

Selectivity
Based on one designated product per tunnel.

Rotation of Product
Drive - In is ideal for SLOWER moving, single designated
products per tunnel.
Drive - Thru is ideal for FASTER moving, single designated
products per tunnel.

Ideal for Cold Storage

High density storage with no moving parts reduces capital and
operating costs of refrigeration.

Uses Less Vertical Height

With Pallets stored on angle rails, vertical space occupied by
beams can now be used for product and in some cases may
allow an extra pallet level.

MORE STORAGE IN THE SAME SPACE

Standard Conventional Rack Same Floor Space Same Storage in less space
Conventional Pallet Rack with 48 Drive - In rack with same floor space Drive - In rack showing same pallet
pallet locations per zone holding 84 pallet positions per zone locations as conventional Rack using
increasing storage space by 75%. only 70% of the floor space.

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 DRIVE IN/THRU COMPONENTS

LOAD RAILS

Angle Rails Channel Rails

support the pallet being stored Channel Rails allow for varying
and act as pallet guides while pallet widths in the same bay.
loading and removing pallets. These rails can provide higher
This type of rail provides the capacities.
minimum vertical clearance.
(Less than standard selective
racking).

GUIDE RAILS
Channel Rub Rails
Guide Floor Rails are mounted just above the
are mounted to the floor floor between frame posts and
independent of the frames and provide protection from impact
guide the lower pallet or straddle damage by lift trucks and
truck through the tunnel bay. pallets.

PALLET STOPS

Rail Angle Stops

are welded to angle rails to
SUPPORT ARMS prevent pallets from exceeding
end of rail.
Left/Right Hand Common
Arms Endframe Back Stops
Feature 12 point positive Prevent pallets from exceeding
connection to each column and end of rail and add lateral
rail to resist accidental stability to each bay.
disengagement. The length
of the arm allows for product Beam Back Stops
overhang and lift truck provide additional stability
clearance. and prevent accidental pallet
damage to the building.

SYSTEM DESIGN

NAS will engineer and design the most efficient system based on the specific parameters of
each application.

Since Drive-In/Thru racks see more traffic than most other storage systems, NAS’s superior
rack components can be custom designed for your application for added impact resistance
and safety.

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PUSH BACK RACKING

Push-Back Rack is a means of high density storage

with good selectivity. Multiple Pallets are stored on
a gravity-fed cart system, allowing retrieval of the
pallets from the face of the rack. The carts support
the pallets allowing for some variation in pallet sizes.
Systems are custom designed as 2, 3, 4 or 5 pallets
deep and are normally used against a wall or in
back - to - back rows.

Push Back vs Drive In

Features Push Back Drive In
Utilization High Low
Up To Double the
Yes Yes
Storage
Pick Rate High Low
Number of Pick
4-8 1
Faces per Bay

Push Back Cart with a Mesh Deck Insert

Often existing Selective Rack can be retrofitted into Push-Back

Systems
Ideal for Automatic Retrieval Systems - incorporating into
Pick-Towers and Rack Supported Buildings
More storage area - with fewer aisles
Reduced restocking - multiple pallets deep allow longer restock
cycle
Storage density of Drive-In Rack with the selectivity of Flow Rack.
One pallet rack face for each product, not a total bay for each
product
No special forklifts required
Faster retrieval time - lift trucks don’t have to travel down Drive-
In tunnels or secondary aisles
Less damage to product and rack. Only front pallet and rack
frame is accessible to lift truck impact
Lasting durability - with added reinforcement to exposed front
frames
Accommodate a variety of pallet sizes and types - with full frame
mesh decks

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 PUSH BACK RACKING

Push Back Carts/Trolleys Low Profile Carts

Push Back Low Profile Structural Carts have:

High impact resistant - structural members

Intermediate rail supports for different pallet sizes and types

Large diameter wheels assure smooth rolling

Low temperature sealed bearings for harsh environments

Rubber bumper-stops protect load impact and reduce noise

Every Installation Custom Designed

Uses standard rollformed or structural frames

Only the front column sees all the traffic and requires
reinforcement kits

Accepts all types of NAS beams - Step, Box or Structural

Accommodates all pallet weights and sizes

No specialized lift trucks required

4 Deep Push Back Carts 3 Deep Push Back Carts 2 Deep Push Back Carts

Example Showing Push Back Racking Over Carton Flow Pick Aisle

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CARTON FLOW RACKING

Carton Flow Rack is a stationary, rack-supported structure

with multiple shelf levels. Each shelf level has roller rails and
dividers suitable for cartons and small containers. The shelf
levels are slightly declined to allow the product to flow (roll)
from the loading side to the unloading side.

Plastic Rail Tracks

Ideal for small light
boxes. Rails and dividers
adjust easily for variety of
merchandise.

Full Width Mini-Rollers

Ideal for larger heavier boxes
and longer spans. Separate
conveyor for each box.
Typically, tracks drop into
existing racking for picking on
floor level and standard pallet
storage on higher levels. Ideal for Distribution Centers
Where “high activity” open and full carton picking is required for
Skate Wheel Beds quick and efficient “multi-lane order” operations.
Ideal for heavy loads. The
skate wheels allow for
Lower Labour Cost
a variety of product sizes
Items are “up front”, less walking and movement.
without adjustment.
The retrieval time decreases significantly.

Picking Accuracy Increases

Each product has its own designated flow lane.
Pick Tray
Maximizes view and access
of items to be picked. FIFO Stock Rotation Guaranteed
Always First-In, First-Out.

Ultimate Adjustability
Clip-on shelves adjust for varying box heights. Snap in rollers
and dividers are available for varying box widths.
Staggered Levels
Staggered shelves allow for
easier access to products Flexible Construction
picked along with better Allows carton flow shelves to be supported by a variety of
product visibility. frame structures depending on the requirements today and
changes required in the future.

Conventional Carton Flow

Shelving

Random pick Front aisle pick

Greater walking Less walking
distance distance

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 PALLET FLOW RACKING

A stationary rack structure and dynamic roller mechanism

suitable for standardized pallets or larger containers. Gravity
flow pallet movement from loading face to discharge face.
Typical systems are up to 5 pallet lanes high and up to 20 pallets
deep. Flow rack has capacities up to 4000 lbs per pallet.

Conventional Selective Rack Pallet Flow Rack

Skid locations 108 Skid locations 162

Easily Incorporated into complex conveyor distribution

systems.

High Density Storage

By converting aisle space into storage space maximum cube
utilization is achieved. Savings in land, building construction,
energy cost etc. can justify the system. 60% savings of floor
space is typical.

First In - First Out

Essential for date sensitive such as Just In Time operations and
perishable materials.

Reduced Manpower/Greater Productivity

Products are moved at a controlled speed by the pull of gravity.
A system can save human manpower by 75%.

Reduced Traffic
Each stage eliminates product handling and aisle traffic compared
to conventional selective storage systems.
Typical FIFO Installation with center conveyor
Product Segregation
Similar products can be stored in individual lanes greatly
reducing shipping errors from product picking or storage errors.

Excellent for Staging

Individual lanes can be used to stage truck loads or order picks
either for loading or unloading.

Reduced Equipment and Energy Consumption

With reduced aisle traffic, fewer lift trucks are required (up to 1/3
less). In freezer or cooler storage facilities increased storage
density and reduced traffic result in energy savings.

Reduced product damage

Reduces handling and aisle traffic resulting in less product
damage and inventory loss.

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CANTILEVER RACKING

Designed to handle a wide variety of products without front upright interference. Unrestrained front
access for long and irregular shaped products. Products rest on flat or tapered arms for easy loading.
The columns act as backstops and flue space for water penetration. Lift truck forks have easy entry for
un-palletized loads. Base legs provide stability and keep the product off the floor. All posts are punched
to accept arms on both sides.

Cant-Rack roofs or buildings not only provide storage but shelter for products and customers. The roof
and walls are constructed of wood or steel trusses and panels. Complete open or closed buildings can
be constructed in weeks. Contact your NAS representative for complete planning and CAD drawings for
your specific requirements.

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 CANTILEVER RACKING COMPONENTS

NAS offers four types of Cantilever Rack to meet your specific requirements

Cant-Bolt-Rack
High tensile structural steel components for added strength
and better protection from damage, abuse or impact. Most
components can be repaired on site if damaged. Bolted arms
are designed to simply bolt on both sides of the column to allow
easy conversion from single to double-sided units. Arms are
adjustable on 4” centers. The one piece “I” beam is economical
without reducing capacity.

Cant-Clamp-Rack
Same heavy gauge structural components as the Cant-Bolt-
Rack. The unique clamp design offers infinite arm adjustability
to maximize storage space under changing conditions. Welded
base arm and no column holes increase capacity.

Cant-Clip-Rack
Medium Duty Cant-Rack manufactured from steel plate for
specific applications. Cant-Arms are clipped to the column
with 4” adjustability. Shelf panels are available to handle small
parts. Economical up to 12’ height. A wide range of arms and
accessories are available.

Cant-Bar-Rack
Uses standard rack components for light duty capacity. Most
economical for light loads. Maximum arm length of 24”.
Adjustable on 3” centers.

Accessories

Plastic End Caps     Pole Sockets Sign Holders

Complete With Chain     

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Other NAS Product Catalogues

EASYUP 7000 LONG-SPAN SHELVING EASYUP 5000 SHELVING

NAS EASYUP 7000 Shelving designed for hand- NAS EASYUP 5000 Shelving combines the clean
loaded bulk storage with open accessibility from all sides. look of Office Shelving with the strength of Warehouse
Available with economical particle board or painted steel Shelving and economy of Commercial Shelving. It is a
shelves in almost any configuration. EASYUP 7000 is multi-purpose storage system, offering a wide range of
ideally suited for Mezzanine systems. shelf sizes in particle board and steel shelves.

INDUSTRIAL AND KWIKERECT

INSTITUTIONAL 1000 BOLTED
LOCKERS SHELVING
Strong - Silent - Secure - KWIKERECT indus-
Maintenance Free trial and commercial
shelving offers strength
GSS LOCKERS have a and durability, ideal for
full width double pan box warehouses and stock-
door closing on a 5/8” clo- rooms.
sure strike, the full height
of the door. The door is
hung on a 16 gauge contin-
uous one-piece right hand
hinge and frame. All parts
are coated with abrasion resistant Polymer Powder.

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Shelving provide optimum
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and parts saving time and
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