Courses

Pick Modules 101

This series of lessons will cover the components and sub-systems of a Pick Module engineered system.  It will look at the many items that are integrated into a Pick Module including Carton Flow, Pallet Flow, and Push Back racking.  Brief information on Conveyor systems and sortation devices will be discussed.  Prerequisites for this course include […]

AS/RS Systems 101

The lessons for this course will study the racking and equipment used in this Very Narrow Aisle applications.  Users will learn the difference between unit-load and mini-load systems as well as the basics of an automated storage and retrieval system.

Push Back 101

This course is designed to give users insight into the nested carts of a Push Back system which allow operators to load and unload pallets from the same aisle and have them flow forward automatically through gravity flow.

Manufacturing Rack 101

Manufacturing Rack 101 will cover topics related to the production of rack and accessories.  Information on steel chemistry, paint finishes, and the basics of welding, forming and rolling steel into rack will be discussed. This course will require users to attend stations in the plant and observe manufacturing processes, powder coat painting and the packaging […]

Hardware 101

A photo guide to understanding hardware that is commonly ordered for pallet rack projects. Learn the difference between a whiz nut and a hex and a carriage bolt and a tek screw. Photos of hardware will guide you through applications for hardware and sizes that are typically used.

Retail Accessories 101

Take this course to learn all of the accessories that are typically used in retail racking installations to merchandise product or store single units that are not palletized or in cartons. This course will cover M-Dividers, V-Dividers, Tool Holders, Lumber Cradles and Vertical Post Systems (VPD’s) used to separate and store product.

Engineering for Rack 101

This series of courses will guide you through simple capacity lookups and into calculating capacities of specialty frames.  It will examine seismic applications and their effects on the racking design. After completion of this full course you will be able to confidently specify racking elements for projects with selective Pallet Racking in any seismic zone. […]

Rack Safety 101

Rack Safety 101 is a course will look at damaged racking and help determine how much damage is too much and what needs to be repaired or replaced. Photos of damaged rack will illustrate what happens to racking as it is abused by forklift trucks, pallet jacks and hits from pallet loads.  After a look […]

Rack Repair 101

Carton Flow 101

Carton Flow 101 will cover all types of Carton Flow racks that UNARCO offers from UPICK and KPICK to RhinoTrac and RhinoDeck.  Learn how to spec a system for a customer and learn the cost differentials between each type. Whether knock-down or welded shelf, UNARCO has a lot of options in this Carton Flow category which […]

Mezzanines 101

Mezzanines 101 will cover the basics of a UNARCO Mezzanine System and what sizes and capacities can be manufactured and which options will have to be purchased on the outside.

Cantilever 101

UNARCO manufactures roll-formed Cantilever.  This course will look at our product as well as some lessons on Structural Cantilever which is also available in the material handling industry. Topics such as what can be stored on Cantilever will be covered as well as technical details on how UNARCO Cantilever is designed including the key-wedge pin […]

Drive-In & Drive Thru 101

This course will look at dense storage world of Drive-In and Drive Thru racking systems.  Simple basics such as the difference between Drive-In and Drive-Thru will be covered as well as a more detailed look at structural steel systems vs roll-formed systems. This cost-effective, easy to assemble option is by far, the most dense storage option available […]

Pallet Flow 101

Pallet Rack 101

Pallet Rack 101 will have more information than any other course because it will deal with the generalities of pallet racking as well as the details of each system from T-Bolt, Interchangeable, Sturdi-Bilt, as well as Structural and Roll-formed products. The series of courses will cover what information needed from customers, how to fill out […]

UNARCO 101

UNARCO 101 is the basis of all things UNARCO.  This course is designed to give you insight into the history of the company and the capabilities of the plants.  It will look into who our competitors are and how to identify their products. This course will cover topics on all marketing resources that are available […]