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A new, high-tech base isolated rack storage system ideal for retail warehouse clubs and big box retailers using steel storage racks located in moderate to high seismic areas. RIDG-U-RAK’s patent pending base isolation system Identically configured fixed base rack system During intense earthquake simulations, RIDG-U-RAK’s patent pending base isolation system held its shrink wrapped and banded merchandise while an identically configured fixed base rack system proved very dangerous…shedding nearly its entire load! Whether your concerns are for product loss, operating efficiencies or reducing risk… during a major earthquake, no other storage rack can offer the proven performance of RIDG-U-RAK’s Base Isolation System.

RIDG-U-RAK’s Base Isolated storage system was tested at a full 200% of seismic qualification with little or no merchandise shedding or rack damage. Positioned under the rack’s columns, these high tech base isolators reduce the effects of violent ground forces created during an earthquake. Growing Concern of Rack Performance in Seismic Areas • Dramatic growth in retail warehouse clubs and big box retailers using high cube steel storage racks. • Possible falling merchandise and rack failures creates increased risk of personal injury or loss of life • Concerns lead FEMA to create new...