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A
- adapter yoke
- A fixture mobilization accessory required for installing pallet rack skates to pallet rack uprights.
B
- back plane
- The backing for the shelves on gondola fixtures.
- back plane cap
- A piece of sheet metal that sits between the uprights on top of the back plane. The back plane cap connects the uprights to add stability.
- base bracket gondola
- A style of gondola where the base structure is separated into multiple pieces.
- base deck
- The bottom shelf of the gondola.
- base structure
- The base unit of a gondola. The base structure contains the optional, adjustable gondola feet and supports the uprights and bottom shelf.
- bay
- A single fixture configuration. A bay contains only one set of shelves and uprights.
C
- casters
- Specially designed wheels for moving fixtures over difficult terrains and preventing damage to floors.
- connector bars, connector braces
- A fixture mobilization accessory that connects multiple skates together to prevent snaking.
- crossbeam
- Rails that mount to the uprights on either end of a pallet rack to provide support for the fixture and the merchandise or material stored.
D
- demerchandise
- The process of removing merchandise from the shelves of the fixture before mobilization.
- destination area
- The new location for the fixture.
E
- end caps
- Any fixture attached to the end of a run and perpendicular to the rest of the shelving and racking bays.
- external lifting device
- A fixture mobilization accessory that helps raise the fixture off the ground.
F
- fixture
- Structures that provide shelving to display or store merchandise and materials. Fixtures are available in multiple types and configurations.
- fixture mobilization
- The process of relocating fixtures to a new destination. Fixture mobilization requires specialized mobilization equipment.
- flue space
- The perpendicular clearance between each pallet rack fixture.
- full gondolas
- A free-standing fixture with a base structure and shelves on both sides of the back plane.
G
- Global Fixture Mobilization Expert (GFME)
- A specialist certified in fixture mobilization. Fixture mobilization experts understand the different types of fixtures and skates, proper mobilization practices, and safety precautions.
- gondolas
- Fixtures used by retailers to display merchandise. Gondolas include a base structure, vertical uprights, and a back plane.
H
- H-style base
- A solid base gondola (the base structure is a single piece) with legs attached to the gondola’s feet.
- half gondolas
- A fixture that is not free-standing with the base structure and shelves on only one side of the back plane. The other side of the back plane must be affixed to a wall.
- half gondolas
- A fixture that is not free-standing with the base structure and shelves on only one side of the back plane. The other side of the back plane must be affixed to a wall.
- heavy-duty pallet rack
- A pallet rack that holds heavier merchandise, such as bags of concrete mix. Heavy-duty pallet racks use thicker uprights and larger beams than light-duty pallet racks.
K
- kick plate
- A cover mounted to the front of the base structure to add stability and help prevent items from falling or rolling under the fixture.
L
- leveling foot wrenches
- A fixture mobilization accessory that helps make sure the fixture is even, confirms that the fixture is raised the minimum amount off the floor, and sweeps for any obstacles that could interfere with the move.
- light-duty pallet rack
- A pallet rack that holds lighter merchandise, such as air conditioners in a home improvement store. Light-duty pallet racks use thinner uprights and smaller beams than heavy-duty pallet racks.
M
- mobilization targets
- Flags or other indicators to mark the destination area.
- move route
- The pathway for moving the fixture.
O
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- The primary federal agency that regulates workplace safety and health standards under the United States Department of Labor.
P
- pallet racks
- Free-standing fixtures that are found in warehouse and retail environments. In warehouses, pallet racks are typically used to store materials on pallets. In retail environments, pallet racks are used to store and display merchandise or materials.
- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Specialized equipment for minimizing exposure to job site hazards.
- push and pull bars
- A fixture mobilization accessory that helps move the fixture by pushing or pulling the skate through the move route.
R
- remerchandise
- The process of replacing removed merchandise.
- run
- A fixture containing multiple bays connected together.
S
- shelves
- A component of pallet rack and gondola fixtures used to display or store merchandise and materials. Shelves are mounted to the gondola or pallet rack.
- skates
- A type of fixture mobilization equipment used to relocate retail and storage shelving systems.
- snaking
- Occurs when the fixture bays become unaligned and move in different directions. Snaking can cause the metal to bend or other damage to the fixture.
- solid base structure
- A style of gondola where the base structure is a single piece. All components of the base structure are connected by a beam.
T
- T-style gondola
- A solid base gondola with a back plane and base structure that forms a T shape. A T-style base sits closest to the ground and does not have legs.
U
- uprights
- Vertical, rectangular tubes composed of sheet metal. Gondola uprights contain peg holes or slots to mount the shelves and support the back plane. Pallet rack uprights mount to and support crossbeams and typically include a foot plate to increase safety and security.
W
- wheel steering tools
- A fixture mobilization accessory that allows you to safely adjust the direction of casters before moving.
- wide span fixtures
- Structural overlays on top of and surrounding a solid base gondola. You can find wide span fixtures on both sides or only one side of the gondola. Wide span fixtures allow you to arrange shelves and beams in unique configurations.
