Cat-Walk Racking Systems
Turn wasted vertical space into working storage without expanding your warehouse. Cat-walk racking combines racking with raised walkways and stairs, so staff pick by hand across two or more levels.
What is cat-walk racking?
Cat-walk racking is a multi-tier storage system built with elevated walkways between rack levels. Staff walk between aisles on upper levels, using staircases to move between floors.
It is designed to maximise cubic space, improve stock access and streamline order picking, all within your existing warehouse footprint.
Systems are custom-built using standard shelving or pallet racking frames, paired with sturdy decking and steel stairs, creating a fully walkable structure.
The business value of cat-walk racking
Store more without moving walls
Double or triple capacity by building up and using your full vertical space.
Faster order picking
More staff pick from different levels at once, reducing walking time.
Improved safety
Secure stairs, railed walkways, anti-slip decking and edge protection, no ladders.
No forklift needed
Standard staff pick by hand at every level, ideal for fast-moving inventory.
Modular and scalable
Start with two levels and expand to three or more; reconfigure as layouts change.
Engineered to work for your operation
Multi-level access
Choose two, three or more tiers, with walkways and stairs.
Load capacity
Heavy-duty frames built to hold large volumes and dense inventory.
Modular design
Fully customisable shelf spacing, aisle width and deck type.
Safety features
Guardrails, anti-slip flooring, pallet drop zones and lighting.
Integrated workflow
Connects easily to conveyors, pick-to-light systems or lifts.
Adaptable structure
Mix and match pallet racking with shelving for hybrid storage.
Built for these industries
- E-commerce and retail distribution: ideal for small to mid-sized lines in high volumes, helping teams pick faster and ship quicker.
- Manufacturing and automotive: suits parts storage, tools and production inventory, organising critical components in vertical layers.
- Cold storage and food distribution: reduces cooled floor space while increasing pallet and case capacity, with finishes suited to low temperatures.
- 3PL and logistics warehousing: dense, dedicated storage for client lines with better picking speeds, and easy to scale as contracts change.
- Maintenance, repair and operations: suits storerooms and workshops needing efficient access to hundreds of parts without taking valuable floor space.
Why choose Spode for your racking
End-to-end service
From the first consultation and warehouse layout design through to installation and aftercare, Spode manages the entire process. We also carry out on-site inspections to help you make the right decisions.
Tailored to your site
No two warehouses are the same. We design cat-walk racking around your load types, forklift access, ceiling height and stock turnover, so the layout fits how you actually work.
Quality and safety assurance
Our cat-walk racking systems are built to recognised racking standards using high-grade steel and precision finishes. Every rack is installed by trained teams and checked for performance and safety before handover.
Local support, nationwide reach
With teams in Durban and Johannesburg, Spode responds quickly across South Africa. Whether you are expanding your storage or upgrading an existing system, the same team stays with the project.
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Equipment for a racked warehouse
Racking itself is designed, supplied and installed to your floor plan. The handling equipment that works alongside it is stocked online.
Get a cat-walk racking quote. No obligation.
Tell us about your space, loads and workflow. We'll design a system around them and send a free, no-obligation quote, anywhere in South Africa.