Frequently
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Absolutely. DAK can provide everything you need for your facility, from basic material handling and safety equipment, to high-speed automated order processing systems.

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A systems integrator oversees your entire project, making sure your systems work together seamlessly and give you the performance required. They provide expertise, design, installation, onsite support and more. The primary benefit of working with a systems integrator, like DAK Solutions, is that you have one team of experts working for you, rather than individual contacts at several different manufacturers, technology companies and contract houses.

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The Value of Working with a Systems Integrator

Yes. While DAK Solutions is based in the Chicago area, we partner with expert installation teams across North America and Canada.

We welcome new partners who share our values. If you’d like to partner with DAK as a supplier, partner or installer, please send a message to About Us

Please send your invoices to accounting@dak-solutions.com.

Our hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time, Monday through Friday.

Yes. You can access our full catalog below.

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K3 is DAK Solutions’ proprietary brand of safety and protection products, made in the USA.

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K3 Safety and Protection

Yes. As part of our automated solutions or a stand alone equipment purchase, DAK can provide a conveyor that fits your needs.

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Material Flow Equipment

DAK is not a distributor of forklifts, but we work closely with all major forklift manufacturers. We can provide guidance and recommendations to help guide your purchase.

Yes. DAK delivers all products from inventory using our own carrier partners. We will also use the carrier of your choice when requested.

Yes, we pride ourselves on shipping efficiently and will combine shipments whenever possible.

Yes, we provide installation for all of the products that we sell. We partner with the best installation teams across the country and we’ve had longstanding partnerships with those that share our values.

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Why You Should Get Professional Installation With Your Pallet Rack System

Manufacturers provide capacity charts to ensure you use the correct equipment for your storage and handling needs. Please see below for the charts for select manufacturers.

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Ridg-U-Rak Teardrop Rack Capacity
Ridg-U-Rak Slotted Rack Capacity
Interlake Frame Capacities
Interlake Beam Capacities

The location of your facility will determine seismic conditions and requirements. Please see below for a current map.

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Map of Seismic Conditions

Yes. DAK Solutions provides automated solutions to businesses within a variety of industries, including Pharma, Distribution, Automotive, Manufacturing and Food/Beverage. Whether you need a fully automated system built from the ground up, or want to integrate a new system with your existing equipment, DAK can help.

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Automated Solutions

In our experience, companies who are ready for automation are experiencing one or more of these common problems. You can analyze your facility and ask yourself:

• Do you struggle with seasonal peaks?
• Is your picking rate slower than your shipping rate? Or vice versa?
• Do you have excessive pick touches or double handling?
• Are you struggling with order accuracy?
• Is your team logging excessive overtime hours?
• Do you have safety concerns?
• Do you have underutilized vertical warehouse space?
• Are you reaching limitations in your physical space?
• Do you have long travel distances while completing tasks?
• Are you over capacity, with items stored on docks or in aisles?

If one or more answers to these questions is yes, then you should talk with DAK Solutions to see how we can help.

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Automation: Not Just for the Mega Distribution Center

Our automation and technology partners offer the most updated technology available and work closely with our project managers and engineering team to ensure the right software for the solution.

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Solutions – Automation

This gets to the heart of how we approach your problem. The DAK team takes these three steps:

1. Situation Assessment: DAK will conduct a thorough situational analysis and site review to ensure we understand your vision, business goals and expected results.

2. Solution Design: Based on your requirements, company insights, challenges and analytics we will custom design a system for your business. This includes design, layout, system specification, system integration and outcomes.

3. Implementation & Commissioning: Your customized solution will be installed, and then all equipment, systems and integration will be thoroughly tested to demonstrate expected performance and results. We don’t leave until you are 100% satisfied with the results.

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Yes, our team of engineers can provide professional engineering drawings from scratch. Or, using our technology, we can take what you already have and add to it.

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Warehouse Permitting: What You Need To Know

Yes, as part of our work, we will pull required permits at your request.

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Warehouse Permitting: What You Need To Know

Yes, we can perform onsite inspections of your current facility and racks and will provide recommendations upfront. DAK can manage the repair of your pallet racks as well. Please contact us to learn more about our inspection and repair services.

DAK offers equipment and solutions for purchase or lease. You can learn more about our financing options on our Services page.

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