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RC Racks picking rack with levels for manual order picking

Picking Rack

The picking rack is a shelving system for manual order picking of light and medium loads. It assembles easily, adapts to parts and boxes of different sizes and needs no forklift.

Updated 2026-09-04 · Manufacturer: RC Racks · Standards: NOM-006-STPS · NOM-026-STPS · RMI (ANSI MH16.1) · IBC · AWS

Picking rack installed in a warehouse with boxes per level
Yes, when
  • You pick parts, boxes or spare parts by hand
  • You handle many low and medium weight SKUs
  • You need to assemble and reconfigure quickly
Consider another system when
  • You store full pallets → Selective Rack
  • Heavy loads per level → Structural Rack
  • Boxes with gravity FIFO rotation → Pallet Flow Rack

Key benefits

  • Easy assembly

    Simple, reconfigurable assembly without special tools.

  • Product selectivity

    Every SKU visible and reachable by the picker.

  • No forklift needed

    Manual operation with little maintenance.

  • Accessory compatible

    Panels, wire decks and supports for different product sizes, plus protection and safety.

Shelving for manual picking

As shelving for manual picking of light and medium loads, the picking rack meets the operating demands of order-picking warehouses. With characteristics similar to selective systems, its simple assembly and high adaptability are complemented by accessories such as the different models of metal panel, wire deck and supports for storing products of various sizes.

Advantages

  • Easy assembly and more storage capacity per square meter.
  • Ideal for manual loading and product selectivity.
  • No forklift needed; low maintenance.
  • Compatible with protection and safety accessories.

Capacity per level is defined during project design based on the product and the type of decking used (metal panel or wire deck).

Manufacturing process

  1. 01Design and configuration

    Load capacity, product dimensions, operating dynamics and available space.

  2. 02Manufacturing and finishes

    In-plant production with finishes that resist the working environment.

  3. 03Installation and accessories

    Correct assembly, safety accessories and periodic maintenance.

System components

Component diagram: frame, beam, wire deck, anti-fall netting, upright and frame protectors, cross bar

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a picking rack and a metal shelf?

The picking rack uses industrial rack frames and beams with panel or wire-deck levels, so it carries more load and integrates with the rest of the warehouse system; commercial shelving is lighter.

Can it be combined with selective rack?

Yes. It is common to use lower levels for manual picking and upper levels for pallet reserve within the same frame.

What load does a picking rack support?

Low and medium weight loads handled by hand, on metal panel or wire-deck levels. The capacity per level is defined in the data sheet of each project.

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