If your warehouse has single-sided pallet racking, then you need the same essential component – safety netting, which can avoid the risk of being hit by falling racking on the side, there are also many different types and applications of safety netting, if you have overlooked this before, then this is an article you should read on, it can help you!
What is Safety Netting?
OKE Storage pallet racking safety netting is composed of heavy-duty nylon, wire mesh polyester coating, and other strong materials.
Pallet racking safety netting is a warehouse protection system, the main role is to prevent the items from falling from the pallet racking and causing dangerous accidents, but also help to fix the goods on the pallet racking.
The safety netting can be placed not only on the bottom side and the back but also can be placed on the can be all-rounded to control and stop the items from falling.
Main Benefits of Installing Safety Netting
- Protecting pedestrian walkways from dropped Items
- Reduces costs due to inventory damage
- Accommodates light and heavy products
- Can customize safety nets to fit the size of the pallet racking system
- Materials are durable and strong for long life
- Flexible and easy to install
Specification of Safety Netting
OKE Storage pallet racking backing nets usually have a mesh size of 45mm and a diameter of 3-5mm, this combination is very strong and prevents smaller loads from falling. Medium-duty mesh has a tensile strength of 160kg and a mesh size of 100mm, while heavy-duty mesh has a tensile strength of 520kg and a mesh size of 88mm.
How to Install Safety Netting
Before installation, make sure the size of the pallet racking and the safety net can are compatible, use the tools to install the safety net bracket on the beams or uprights, then install the safety net, fix the hooks or snaps on the safety net on the bracket, use the screws to fix the safety net, and finally check and adjust the whole safety net to make sure it is stable.

How it Works
Pallet racking safety netting is placed on the edge of the pallet racking, maybe the side, or maybe the back, to form a protective barrier, the height of the entire safety net can range from 1.2m to 15.2m.
The visual design allows workers to see the goods behind the safety net at a glance, but also to provide sufficient support for the goods to prevent the goods in the racking fall, or due to equipment hitting the racking triggered by the collapses when equipment hits the pallet racking.
Application
Warehouse pallet safety nettings are usually installed on the sides and back of pallet racking, but they can be used for general warehouse equipment, conveyor belts, machinery, industry, etc. In addition to the industrial side of the industry, there are many other uses for safety nets, such as refrigeration, construction, and other facilities.

Summarize
For high-bay warehouses, installing pallet racking safety netting is an essential safety measure to improve the safety of the whole warehouse, reduce injuries to people, and damage to goods, and at a lower cost, these advantages make you need to give a good thought to installing safety nets.
If you’re struggling to find a reliable supplier to help you, contact OKE, a supplier with 20 years of experience, and we’ll quickly customize the size of your safety netting for your warehouse. Grab a hold of us and take action!


