Pallet Rack Beams 144" x 4" – 1790 lb Capacity

This 144" x 4" pallet rack beam is a roll-formed step beam designed for light-duty selective pallet racking applications requiring teardrop compatibility and wire decking support. The standard 1 5/8" step accommodates wire decking, pallet supports, and wood decking systems commonly used in warehouse pallet storage.

These pallet rack cross beams connect directly to teardrop and Interlake New Style upright frames using a tool-free click-in connection system. The powder-coated finish provides a durable surface suitable for warehouse storage environments, back stock storage, and lower-capacity pallet positions.

This beam size is intended for uniformly distributed static pallet loads only. Do not use this beam configuration for high-density storage systems, concentrated point loads, push-back rack systems, or heavy industrial pallet loads requiring higher beam capacities.

Key Features

• Standard 1 5/8" step beam
• Compatible with teardrop and Interlake New Style uprights
• Tool-free teardrop click-in installation
• Powder-coated white finish
• Supports wire decking, pallet supports, and wood decking
• Roll-formed steel beam construction
• Designed for selective pallet rack systems
• Manufactured to Rack Manufacturers Institute standards
• Sold individually
• Two beams required per shelf level

Specifications

Best-Fit Applications

This pallet rack beam configuration is commonly used for:

• Light-duty pallet storage
• Back stock storage areas
• Selective pallet racking systems
• Small warehouse pallet positions
• Ecommerce fulfillment backroom storage
• Lower-capacity inventory storage
• Warehouse shelving with wire decking

Compatibility Information

These pallet rack beams are designed for use with teardrop pallet rack uprights, Interlake New Style frames, standard selective pallet racking systems, wire decking, pallet support bars, and wood decking applications.

The teardrop connection design allows for rapid beam installation and beam elevation adjustment without bolts or special tools.

Capacity & Load Clarification

Beam capacities are rated per pair under uniformly distributed static loads. Since pallet rack systems require two beams per shelf level, capacity ratings apply to the combined beam pair, not to an individual beam.

Load capacity is affected by beam length, beam face height, steel gauge, load distribution, rack configuration, and seismic requirements. Always verify pallet weights and rack configuration requirements before ordering.

Do Not Use This Beam If

This beam configuration is not recommended for:

• Heavy manufacturing pallet loads
• High-density pallet storage systems
• Push-back pallet rack systems
• Pallet flow rack systems
• Concentrated point loads
• High seismic applications without engineering review
• Heavy forklift impact environments
• Applications exceeding rated beam capacity

Using undersized pallet rack beams can result in beam deflection, rack instability, or structural failure.

Engineering & Seismic Notice

Seismic requirements can significantly affect pallet rack beam capacity and rack configuration requirements. Warehouses located in seismic regions including California, Oregon, and Washington should complete a seismic review before system installation.

Final pallet rack system design should always be reviewed for building conditions, forklift clearances, pallet dimensions, load distribution, seismic requirements, and local code compliance.

Custom Beam Fabrication

Custom beam lengths and configurations are available for specialized warehouse layouts and non-standard pallet rack systems. Contact our pallet racking specialists for fabrication options and project-specific recommendations.

Used pallet rack beams may also be available depending on inventory and regional availability.

Need Help Confirming Compatibility?

Need help confirming beam capacity, frame compatibility, or rack configuration requirements? Speak with a pallet racking specialist before ordering to verify system fit and load requirements.