Repair vs Replace: A Comparison of Rack Damage Solutions

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

July, 2025

Scenario:

It’s a 4 day work week and everyone, including you, is excited about the long weekend. The temperature outside is hot, the vibe in the warehouse is cool, and your team is having a productive day. All of a sudden, right before the shift ends, you hear a crash and sense an eerie hush as forklifts stop driving. Then, you hear voices rising and a feeling of panic replaces the excitement. You rush to a nearby racking aisle to find that one of your forklift operators has smashed a racking upright. This is one of your busiest aisles… now you’re stuck working late and wondering what to do. Should you repair or replace this rack? How do you decide? Compare your potential rack damage solutions using the chart below!

Rack Damage Solutions Chart

Watch this Before & After Impact video!

Watch this Before & After Impact video!

Got Damage? Here’s How to Know:

Damotech Rack Damage Assessment Rule

Got Damage? Here’s How to Know:

Damotech Rack Damage Assessment Rule
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