Assembly Once concerns about the strength and stability of a flat pack rack product have been answered it is natural for attentions to turn to the assembly process: how simple is it and what are the risks associated with assembly mistakes. A product that is easy to move into position but then takes a day to build is clearly inefficient so it’s important that these questions are asked at the procurement stage to avoid nasty shocks later on. As would be expected, every product
available on the market today features a different assembly method, some better than others. One which requires five people to spend half an hour on a single rack quickly negates the benefits
of the reduced delivery times. If a lot of small screws and joining parts are used it may also be possible to make a mistake during the build process so that a rack which looks complete is actually liable to failure. By asking for a live demonstration of how a rack is assembled it is easy to work out whether the product will offer the real term savings which are promised.
Conclusion The development of flat pack rack systems has allowed designers to make real term cost savings in an area where traditionally it has been challenging to do so without compromising on reliability. However, that isn’t to say
that all flat pack systems offer the same savings potential. It is important that before any product is specified it is tested in relation to the equipment that it will housing to ensure suitability. It is also advisable that the packaged volume is measured (to ascertain a realistic estimate on the saving in shipping costs) and that the assembly procedure is well understood. Most respectable rack manufacturers
offering a flat pack solution should be able to provide a demonstration prior to specification where the salesman can provide a simple tutorial on assembly. For a demonstration of the Logic2 range of products please contact the Retex UK sales team.
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