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Stackable steel stack racks.

Q: How high can stack racks be stacked?

It depends on the load rating and post design. We engineer the rack and posts to your desired stack height and weight so the loaded column stays stable and square.

Q: What is the difference between stack racks and pallet racks?

Stack racks are portable and shippable and travel with the parts through a returnable loop. Warehouse pallet racking is fixed to the floor. We build the portable, returnable kind.

Custom stack racks — stackable, portable steel racks that stack loaded and nest or fold empty to save floor space and cut return freight. Built to your parts and your footprint.

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Stack racks

What are stack racks?

Stack racks — also called stackable steel racks or steel stack racks — are portable steel racks that stack on top of one another when loaded, using vertical space to store and ship more parts in the same footprint. Post-and-deck and knockdown designs let you build a stable column of loaded racks, then nest or fold them flat when empty.

SPF builds metal stacking racks to your part, load rating, and stack height — rigid for maximum strength or collapsible to cut return freight. Every rack is engineered in-house and built to print, so it stacks square, holds its rating, and comes back for the next load.

Our stack racks move parts for automotive, heavy equipment, and general manufacturing — and pair with our returnable racks, steel pallets, and metal containers.

ISO 9001CAGE 2W654Build-to-PrintByron, GA

Stack Racks

Built to print, under one roof.

Stackable

Stack loaded to use vertical space and cut floor footprint.

Collapsible

Fold or nest empty to slash return freight.

Built to Print

Engineered to your parts, load, and stack height.

Durable

Welded steel and durable finishes for the returnable loop.

Built to print

Rigid vs. collapsible stack racks

Rigid Post

Fixed post-and-deck racks for maximum strength and fast handling.

Collapsible

Knock-down racks that fold flat empty to slash return freight.

Nestable

Racks that nest together empty to save floor and trailer space.

Custom Decks

Mesh, solid, or part-specific decks matched to your load.

FAQ

Stack Racks — answered.

Do stack racks fold or nest when empty?

Yes — we build collapsible and nestable stack racks that fold or nest empty to cut return freight and storage space.

How high can they stack?

We engineer the rack and post structure to your load and desired stack height, built to print.

How high can stack racks be stacked?

It depends on the load rating and post design — we engineer the rack and posts to your desired stack height and weight so the loaded column stays stable and square.

Do stack racks collapse when empty?

They can. We build collapsible and knock-down stack racks that fold flat empty, often 4:1 or better, to cut the cost of shipping empties home.

What is the difference between stack racks and pallet racks?

Stack racks are portable and shippable — they travel with the parts through a returnable loop. Warehouse pallet racking is fixed to the floor. We build the portable, returnable kind.

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