Cat-Walk Racking Systems
Turn wasted vertical space into high-performance storage and boost picking efficiency without expanding your warehouse, by combining durable racking with raised walkways and stairs, this system lets your team access multiple levels of storage by foot, safely and efficiently.
Perfect for ecommerce, cold storage, manufacturing, 3PL, and parts distribution, Cat-Walk Racking allows you to pick, store, and manage inventory across two or more levels without forklifts or special equipment. It’s a smarter way to use your warehouse height and keep operations flowing.
What is Cat-Walk Racking?
Cat-Walk Racking is a multi-tier storage system built with elevated walkways between rack levels. These catwalks allow staff to walk between aisles on upper levels, using staircases to move between floors.
It’s designed to maximise cubic space, improve stock access, and streamline order picking—all within your existing warehouse footprint.
These systems are custom-built using standard shelving or pallet racking frames, paired with sturdy decking and steel stairs. The result is a fully walkable structure that turns underused air space into valuable storage real estate.
The Business Value of Cat-Walk Racking
- Store More Without Moving Walls: Double or even triple your storage capacity by building up. Cat-Walk Racking makes full use of your vertical space, allowing for multiple shelf levels and walking aisles within your current facility.
- Faster Order Picking: More staff can pick from different levels at the same time. With well-organised shelving and direct access to each tier, you reduce walking time and speed up fulfillment.
- Improve Warehouse Safety: All access is by secure stairs and railed walkways. There’s no need for ladders or risky climbs. Anti-slip decking, safety rails, and edge protection come standard.
- No Forklift Needed: Unlike other high-level storage options, Cat-Walk Racking doesn’t need special equipment. Standard staff can pick by hand at every level, making it ideal for fast-moving inventory.
- Modular and Scalable: Start with two levels and expand to three or more as your needs grow. Each system is fully modular and can be reconfigured or relocated if your layout changes.
- Maximise ROI on Warehouse Space: By storing more in the same area, you delay the need for off-site storage or warehouse expansion. That means more product per square metre and less operational overhead.
Engineered to Work for Your Operation
Every Spode Cat-Walk Racking installation is designed for safety, durability, and performance. Here’s what we deliver:
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
Easily connects to conveyors, pick-to-light systems, or lifts
Adaptable structure
Mix and match pallet racking with shelving for hybrid storage
Built for These Industries
Cat-Walk Racking delivers real value across a wide range of sectors:
Industry | Application & Benefits of Light-Duty Racking |
|---|---|
Ecommerce & Retail Distribution | Perfect for storing small to mid-sized SKUs in high volumes. Helps your team pick faster, organise better, and ship quicker. |
Manufacturing & Automotive | Ideal for parts storage, tools, or production inventory. Access everything easily and organise critical components in vertical layers. |
Cold Storage & Food Distribution | Reduces cooled floor space while increasing pallet and case capacity. Designed with finishes and materials suited for low-temp environments. |
3PL & Logistics Warehousing | Offer dense, dedicated storage for client SKUs and improve picking speeds. Easy to scale as contracts and volumes change. |
Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) | Great for storerooms and workshops that need efficient access to hundreds of parts without taking up valuable floor space. |
Why Use Spode for Cat-Walk Racking?
Custom Design for Your Space
We measure, plan, and design every Cat-Walk system to your building’s dimensions, team flow, and storage goals. You get a layout that works now—and can grow later.
Built for South African Warehouses
Spode systems are made with local pallet sizes and compliance in mind. Whether your facility is ambient, chilled, or freezing, we build racking that handles your environment.
Top-Quality Materials
Our systems are engineered for strength and safety. Frames, walkways, and accessories are built from durable steel and meet global standards.
End-to-End Service
From free consultation to installation and aftercare, our team handles everything. We’re hands-on from concept to final inspection.
National Support, Local Care
With teams in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, Spode delivers and supports projects nationwide. Fast service, expert advice, no outsourcing.
Long-Term Flexibility
Need to move, expand, or reconfigure? Our modular systems are designed for real business changes—not just a one-time install.
Spode also supplies a full range of racking solutions including Selective Pallet Racking, Drive-In Racking, Push-Back Racking, and Cantilever Racking for long-length items.