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Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for fifty years. The original Tier-Rack® pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-Nester® all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs.
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Scott Ten Eyck

Scott Ten Eyck

Scott has been directing Tier-Rack for over 20 years. He continues to be amazed at the different products our customers store in our racks.

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When you operate a warehouse, you know that flexibility is the key to operating efficiently.  Having the ability to reconfigure the warehouse on the fly as situations dictate makes your life immeasurably easier.  With many racks, there is no easy way to move them.  They aren’t setup to move the warehouse around at a moment’s notice to improve workflow, safety, or to accommodate new items or large shipments.  That’s why Stack Racks from Tier-Rack are the best solution for warehouse storage.

Moveable industrial racks like Tier-Rack stacking racks let the warehouse manager maximize selectivity or storage density or work as a combination of the two as they see fit.  No installation or dismantling required – just move them!

They can also be used in shipping thanks to their removable corner posts that allow them to be shipped and stored very densely.  While traditional storage racks take up the same amount of space whether they’re empty or full, Tier-Rack racks can be stored for a fraction of their initial space, whether you choose a standard breakdown rack, a nestable modular rack, or a folding rack. 

 

Before you buy your next pallet rack system, take a look at Tier-Rack’s selection.  There is a rack to fit your warehouse in our catalog.  Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for almost sixty years. The original Tier-Rack® pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-Nester® all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs. Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All Tier-Rack racks are engineered with a "2-to-1" safety factor to ensure the racks will perform safely and last for decades.  For more information, visit www.tier-rack.com today.

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MaximizeSpaceinWarehouseEveryone that has a warehouse knows that a storage rack can be the only barrier between order and chaos.  Having a professional rack, made for your item and industry, keeps your warehouse clean and organized.  They give you a place for everything.  Different industries need different racks, but every business that stores anything needs racks.

Stacking Racks are a great solution for many businesses.  What are a few reasons to choose stack racks?

•Store more product in less space
•Contain products in stack
•Eliminate use of wood pallets
•Allow bulk storage, no aisles needed
•Rearrange storage layout easily
•Unused racks collapse to save space
•Protect products during shipment
•Economical solution to many needs

Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All styles of racking are engineered to meet and/or exceed the "2-to-1" safety factor established by the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) for portable rack design specifications.

Individual racks can be moved by pallet jacks or forklifts. Each rack can be stacked on top of other racks to create a column of three to six racks, depending on the size of the rack and the weight of the load in the racks. Empty racks save space when the posts or side frames are removed from the bases. Our rack system can help with any storage problem that you may have.

Call Tier-Rack today at 800-325-7869 and visit www.tier-rack.com today to purchase the right rack for your business.  Tier-Rack carries everything from tire racks to pad racks, and all storage racks in-between.  We also engineer custom racks, so if we don't have what you need, we can build it!

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We have tire racks in various sizes, with unit load capacities of either 2,000 pounds or 4,000 pounds.

Choose the Style and Capacity that meets the heaviest load that you need to stack. Then select the base size and post height that will best meet your needs.

* Stock racks usually are available to ship within 48 hours.

REMEMBER: WE CAN MAKE ANY CUSTOM RACK FOR YOU!

LoadNester-3 Stock / Order Racks

All Posts are sold separately.

Truck Tire Rack

Size-40” X 92” X 61” Clear
Stock Number-SC-TIRE40X92X61
Capacity-3000#
Stack Height-4 HighWeight-184 
Please Call for Pricing

SC-TIRE40x92x61
Passenger Tire Rack

Size- 60” X 60” X 52” clear
Stock Number- SC-TIR60X60WIRE
Capacity-2800#
Stack Height-5 Weight 150#
Please Call for Pricing

SC-TIR60x60WIRE
Retail Tire Cart

Size- 70" X 21" X 74"
Stock Number- SC-TIRSTORERACK
Weight 100#
Stack Height-4 HighWeight-184 
$175 Each (plus freight)

SC-TIRSTORERACK CURRENT-Model

For more information, and to order tire racks, visit www.tier-rack.com and call 1-800-325-7869 to learn more..

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We often have to answer the question: How should we store our tires in order to ensure that they have the longest shelf life and greatest saleability?  Well, we listened, and have a few tips for you.  As a company that has been making stacking racks for storage of...well...everything since 1955, we have a few ideas on how to safely keep a warehouse filled with tires.

Tip 1 - Weight is an enemy.  Don't believe for a second that because they are heavy, tires can have things stacked on top of them.  Tires are, by their nature, extremely malleable.  They can compress and warp under pressure, causing them to lose their shape and compromising the integrity of the rubber in extreme cases.  This can cause tires to age prematurely and come apart on the wheel, an obviously undesirable outcome.

Tip 2 - Heat is another enemy.  Store tires in a cool, dry environment that doesn't vary from this.  Storing tires in a hot, moist room exposes the tires to undue wear and can reduce their effectiveness.  The warmth makes the rubber MORE malleable, causing even more damage than would normally be seen.  Warehouses that operate warmer and moister than others are subject to greater tire decay than those in more temperate environments. 

Keep to these simple tips and you can add months or years of storage time to your tires, ensuring higher profits and more bountiful sales. 

Tier-Rack has been the leader in storage rack technology since 1955, when they invented the stack rack.  This technology has given companies the world over the tools to transform and configure their warehouses into efficient, profitable parts of their business.  Let Tier-Rack quote you on your warehouse needs today.  Call (800) 325-7869 and visit www.tier-rack.com to find out the Tier-Rack difference.

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Tier-Rack Corporation of St. Louis wants to make sure that you are using Tire Racks properly for indoor storage.  To that end, here's a list of ways to ensure that the tire racks you get are put to good use and keep your tires safe and sound.

  • Store tires in a clean, cool, dry, dark area away from direct sunlight. The area should be well ventilated, but with a minimum of circulating air.
  • The storage area must be kept clean and any oil, grease or water that may contaminate the tire and all nails, stones, wood chips or any other object that may damage the tire must be removed.
  • Tires should be stored on a pallet or storage rack to minimize exposure to moisture or damage. Damaged pallets or storage racks should not be used.
  • Store tires away from electric motors, battery chargers, electric welding equipment, electric generators and similar equipment. Such equipment creates ozone which has a deteriorating effect on rubber.
  • Storing tires upright in tire racks prevents distortion or disfiguration and will make mounting easier. If it is necessary to store tires in a horizontal position, stack the tires in such a manner so that the bottom tire will maintain its shape.
  • Whitewall and raised white letter tires that are not wrapped should be stored with white sidewalls facing each other to avoid staining the white through contact with the black rubber of the other tires.
  • Tires stored while mounted on rims should be inflated to 50% of the normal pressure.
  • Tires that have been in storage the longest should be used first.

Tier-Rack Corporation invented the stacking rack in 1955, and has been the leader in storage rack technology ever since, giving companies ways to store different products in different ways, including their revolutionary tire racks.  For more information on how Tier-Rack Corp can help keep your tire stock healthy, visit www.tier-rack.com today.

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When companies store their tires, they need a place to keep them safe and sound.  A warehouse rack from Tier-Rack solves the issue by using top quality materials, manufactured right here in the United States, along with top of the industry design and sales/support.  Finding the right rack is as easy as calling 1-800-325-7869 and ordering.  Companies know that they are buying top-quality racks that are made from the high-quality materials that ensure a long lasting storage solution.

Tier-Rack Corporation, of St. Louis, MO, has been manufacturing the Stacking Rack system that they invented since 1955.  They have created a whole line of products that help warehouse managers keep their warehouses full and organized.  Finding the best possible solution for warehouse issues is the main focus of customer interaction at Tier-Rack.  Their sales team stays with the customer at every step, and their permancence, established over their years of operation since 1955, guarantees that they will be there for any problems, and for when companies need to expand and order more storage racks.

Ther portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. The stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All styles of racking are engineered to meet and/or exceed the "2-to-1" safety factor established by the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) for portable rack design specifications.

With Tire Racks, this is very important.  Tires must be stored so that there is not an excessive amount of pressure on the tire, which can cause warping and soft spots, damaging the live expectancy of the tire.  These can lead to blowouts and dangerous conditions, and angry customers as well!

For more information on Tire Racks and other Stacking Racks, visit www.tier-rack.com today, and call 1-800-325-7869 to speak to the sales team!

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Every company that stores equipment, whether it's tires or baby food or board games or whatever, needs their own specific kind of storage solution.  These come in many forms, from baskets to bins to racks.  Every company has their own specific needs, and Tier-Rack Corporation has a way to store anything.  Take tires, for instance.  Tires require specific racks to store them safely, racks designed with decking and spacing to allow the tires to be stored without warping them.  The racks can also stack, enabling companies to use the vertical space of their warehouses to effectively store their wares.  This sort of storage flexibility is what makes a warehouse function effectively.

GreentrucktiresFinding a way to balance the needs of the company with the available storage space is the ultimate warehouse challenge.  This is true of tires as well as any other product.  The product needs to be accessible and safely stored, including safety for both the employees and the product, and this balance must be maintained to ensure a properly functioning warehouse.  Tier-Rack only uses American-made steel in their racks, which are manufactured at their plants in the U.S. to exacting specifications.  Customers can rest easy knowing that Tier-Rack has built their racks with the gauge of metal that they were quoted, and we encourage customers to weigh the racks themselves - we'll give you the specs and you can see for yourself that our product stacks up.

Please, let us bid on your warehouse racks.  We are confident that our manufacturing expertise, in-house engineering and U.S. based manufacturing plants will let your company save money on your storage solutions, as well as to help you receive the best rack for your money.  Visit us at www.tier-rack.com and call (800) 325-7869 to setup an appointment, or to ask us anything about our manufacturing or engineering.  We're looking forward to quoting you and getting your warehouse in order.

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Most tire companies have found that Tier-Rack supplies the best combination of quality and value when they purchase tier racks.

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A stacking pallet from Tier-Rack provides storage and material handling solutions in warehouses, distribution centers and in manufacturing plants.

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Many manufacturers have found that they can use portable stacking racks to reduce indirect labor in their operations.

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More businesses are doing their part to reduce landfill waste by switching from wood pallets to steel stack racks from Tier-Rack Corporation.

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Building inspectors and fire marshals are concerned about the fire hazard caused when products are stacked on wooden pallets. Stacking pallets from Tier-Rack Corporation remove this concern because the all-steel pallets will not burn.

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This new product offers a much safer way to drive an ATV into a pickup bed.


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Tier-Rack Corporation will be officially presenting its newest product line later this month. This is Tier-Rack’s first consumer product offering, and it is producing positive reactions wherever it is shown.
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Tier-Rack has a broad customer base for its stack racks, tire racks and shipping racks. With the recent purchase of Haynes Specialty Products, Tier-Rack is now offering a line of doffer grinders and other specialty equipment.

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Tier-Rack has a broad customer base for its stack racks, tire racks and shipping racks. This provides the company with an interesting overview of how the economy is affecting companies from the Fortune 500 to middle market to family owned small businesses.

 

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Since 1955 Tier-Rack has been helping their customers with alternatives to standard pallet rack storage. They produce and market portable stack racks that provide pallet storage with the added benefit of flexibility.

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Stack racks filled with emergency response and oil containment equipment may help minimize the damage from the next oil spill.

 

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