Popular Services
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Racking Layout and Design – With 35 year of experience with doing layouts in facilities, we can provide an efficient plan that has the best racking options for your particular needs. We have an in-house racking layout design team that has AutoCAD expertise which is key to a successful project. We take into consideration forklift aisles, capacity needs and code aspects to develop a floor plan and elevation drawings.
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High Pile Stock Permit Submittal – This is a plan submittal to the Fire Department that evaluates the product commodity as it relates to the sprinkler density of the building. The width of the forklift aisle and type of sprinkler heads play a part in determining the smoke vent ratio. They all play a part in determining the allowable height the products can be stored in the facility. Although most of the inspectors work with the NFPA 13 codes, the interpretations of the codes can vary based on the plan checker experience and some specific requirements they may want to see in their jurisdiction. The transverse and longitudinal flue spaces are somewhat subjective in how they are maintained. Our high pile experts know the different city requirements and will help navigate us to the best possible means to meet code. We’ll work with you to complete and submit the right documents and monitor the approval process from submission to conclusion.
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Seismic Engineering Calculations – For earthquake and other potential disasters, seismic design considerations need to be taken into account when engineering, manufacturing and installing a racking system. We work with expert engineers to discuss your project details so that the best solutions and materials are provided to meet seismic codes-protecting your products and employees.
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Deputy Anchor Inspection – After your racking system is installed, city inspectors need to verify that the installers used approved anchors, torqued to manufacturing specifications and met the embedment requirement as specified by the seismic engineer. This is an independent inspection to insure the racking is fastened safely to the warehouse floor. Catalina Material Handling will schedule and coordinate the anchor inspection once plan check approval has been received.
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Line Painting/Striping – Floor painting is a great way to organize your pallet stacks and we also can provide locations signs above the loads. This will keep your lanes organized and let you have more location efficiency in the day-to-day operations of your warehouse. Line painting can also help meet OSHA safety standards for exiting. Our service covers warehouse flooring and parking lot line painting.
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LED Lighting Fixtures – Our sister company, Anacapa Lighting Company can help you to meet the new T-24 Energy Efficiency mandate in California by providing and installing energy efficient LED fixtures. We’ll perform a free on-site assessment to identify the right fixtures for your warehouse taking into consideration the height, racking layout, and desired foot candle power lamination and show you a layout that accomplished your goals and complies with the codes.
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Relocation – As companies outgrow their existing facility and move into larger buildings, we manage the entire process from tear down of your existing racking system, transporting materials, renting equipment and re-installing your material at the new facility.
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Slab Testing – Racking is anchored into a concrete slab with a rated design capacity. Especially in older buildings and/or where concrete has been damaged, it’s critical to have concrete slab moisture testing performed to ensure that the intended racking system can be properly secured. Our experts will do an on-site slab load test procedure and provide a report on the condition of the concrete.
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Wire Guidance – Wire Guidance is an electronic and mechanical system that controls VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) enabled forklifts steering by tracking an energized guidewire. Our forklift wire guidance system service includes the necessary equipment to cut the flooring, laying the cable, slurry removal and line driver equipment.
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