Pallet racking direct from the factory
We manufacture warehouse racking and shelving in our own factory and ship it by container to warehouses and racking installers across the UK and Ireland. Every quote comes with a layout drawing.
Most racking in UK warehouses passes through an importer and a distributor before it reaches the floor. We make it, check it and ship it to you, so you deal directly with the people who built it.
SteelAisle is the export brand of our racking factory. We produce adjustable pallet racking, high-density systems, cantilever racking, industrial shelving, mezzanine structures and rack protection, and we sell them to UK businesses without a middle layer.
That keeps the price at factory level, and it means the person answering your question about beam capacity or upright sections can ask the production team the same day.
What we make
Six product families, all from our own production, so a full warehouse fit-out can ship in one container with matching frames, beams and fittings.
Pallet racking
Adjustable, double deep, narrow aisle and galvanised racking for UK and Euro pallets.
High-density racking
Drive-in, push back and pallet live systems.
Cantilever racking
For timber, steel and pipes, indoors or out.
Industrial shelving
Longspan, widespan, rivet and heavy duty.
Mezzanines and multi-tier
Floor kits, structural mezzanines and picking platforms.
Rack protection
Post protectors, end barriers, decks and spacers.What is pallet racking?
Pallet racking is a steel storage system of upright frames and horizontal beams that holds palletised goods at several levels. In adjustable pallet racking, every pallet can be reached directly by a forklift, and beam levels can be moved in 75 mm steps as stock changes.
| Pallet | Frame depth | Common beam length | Pallets per level |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK 1,200 x 1,000 mm, 1,000 face | 1,100 mm | 2,250 mm | 2 |
| UK 1,200 x 1,000 mm, 1,200 face | 900 mm | 2,700 mm | 2 |
| Euro 1,200 x 800 mm, 800 face | 1,100 mm | 2,700 mm | 3 |
Typical layouts. Your beam lengths and frame depths are confirmed on the drawing.
Rolled, welded and coated in our factory
Uprights are roll formed from coil, beams are welded to their connectors and every part is powder coated or galvanised before it is bundled for the container.
Where our racking works
The same frames and beams, configured for very different buildings. Tell us what you store and how you move it, and we design around that.
E-commerce fulfilment
Carton live faces, longspan picking and pallet reserve above.
3PL and distribution
Selective and narrow aisle racking for high pallet counts.
Manufacturing
Raw material and work-in-progress storage beside the line.
Retail stockrooms
Shelving and light racking for back-of-house stock.
Most requested
The systems UK customers ask us for most often. Each page lists sizes, loads and options.
From floor plan to delivered racking
Five steps, the same for one aisle or a whole building.
Send your brief
Floor plan or sketch, pallet sizes and weights, clear height and forklift type.
Layout and quote
Our engineers draw the layout and price every frame, beam and fitting.
Production
Your order is made in our factory and checked against the drawing.
Shipping
Bundled, labelled by bay and loaded into the container, with paperwork for UK import.
Delivery and install
Delivered to site; your installer or one we introduce builds and signs off the racking.
Start with a drawing, not a price list
Racking is only as good as its layout. Before we quote, we check aisle widths against your trucks, beam levels against your pallets and the total frame load against the upright section.
You get a plan and elevation of the proposed racking with an itemised quote. If you are an installer, we can work to your drawing instead.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on buying racking from a factory overseas. More on our FAQ page.
Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
We are the manufacturer. SteelAisle racking and shelving is produced in our own factory and shipped direct to UK customers.
How long does delivery to the UK take?
Typically 3 to 5 weeks of production plus 5 to 7 weeks of sea freight to a UK port, then delivery to your site. Your quote confirms the dates.
Is there a minimum order?
No fixed minimum. A full 20 ft or 40 ft container gives the lowest cost per bay, and you can mix racking, shelving and accessories in one load.
Do you install racking?
We supply the racking and can introduce UK installers. Many customers and resellers use their own SEIRS-carded installation teams.
Can we see a sample first?
Yes. We can send sample sections such as a beam end and an upright offcut. Sample cost and courier are quoted by our sales team.
Planning a new warehouse or an extra aisle?
Send what you have, even a photo and a few measurements. We reply with a layout and a factory-direct price.