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American Teardrop Racking

American Teardrop Racking for Canadian Warehouses

American Teardrop Racking, a long-standing industry standard in the USA, offers exceptional durability and reliability as part of our pallet racking lineup. The unique design of tapered key-lock type rivet connectors ensures a secure beam-to-column connection, both vertically and horizontally, surpassing the engagement length of standard round rivets. Our innovative patented plunger-pin system, an alternative to conventional safety pins, further enhances the system’s security and efficiency.

Direct perspective down a wide aisle flanked by heavy-duty grey uprights and blue beam American teardrop selective pallet racking with pick-to-light modules and aisle guardrails.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Long-standing industry standard with decades of proven reliability in the USA.
  • Improved beam-to-column connection using tapered key-lock type rivet connectors for longer engagement.
  • Patented plunger-pin system offering an alternative to conventional safety pins.
  • Customizable load capacity through C-channel inserts or double columns.
  • Enhanced impact resistance with uprights featuring 5 vertical bends.
High-angle view of multi-level blue and orange American teardrop racking outfitted with inclined carton flow tracks and wire mesh safety decking.

Robust & Adaptable

The strength of American Teardrop Racking is evident in its uprights, which feature five vertical bends for increased impact and overload resistance. Columns can also be reinforced with C-channel inserts or doubled in structure to accommodate greater load capacities, making the system suitable for a wide range of storage requirements.

Innovative Safety

Our patented plunger-pin system marks a significant advancement in rack safety. Designed to replace traditional safety pins, it offers increased security and peace of mind.

Storage Solutions, Installed Across Canada

With teams based in Whitby, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs storage solutions for facilities nationwide. Find the service area nearest your facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Teardrop Racking?
American Teardrop Racking is a pallet racking product line named for the teardrop-shaped slots in its uprights, which accept tapered key-lock rivet connectors. This design is a long-standing industry standard in the USA, known for its beam-to-column strength and reliability.
How does the rivet connector system differ from standard round rivets?
Tapered key-lock rivet connectors offer a longer engagement length than standard round rivets, creating a more secure beam-to-column connection both vertically and horizontally.
What safety features does American Teardrop Racking include?
American Teardrop Racking uses a patented plunger-pin system in place of conventional safety pins, helping keep beams securely locked in place and reducing the risk of accidental dislodgement.
Can American Teardrop Racking support higher load capacities?
Yes. NAS Group can customize load capacity using C-channel inserts or double column configurations, making the system adaptable to a wide range of storage requirements.
How does the upright design improve impact resistance?
Uprights feature five vertical bends, which increase resistance to impact and overloading and help the racking hold up to forklift contact and other day-to-day warehouse wear.