When maximising warehouse storage capacity is your top priority, Drive-In Pallet Racking is one of the most effective solutions available. Designed to achieve the highest possible storage density, this system is ideal for businesses that store large quantities of uniform products. It reduces the number of aisles needed, converting that space into usable storage and dramatically increasing the number of pallets you can store in a given area.
How Does Drive-In Racking Work?
Drive-In racking operates on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle. The system consists of continuous lanes of racking with rails to support the pallets on either side. A forklift truck drives directly into a lane to deposit or retrieve a pallet, placing it at the furthest available position. When it’s time to retrieve stock, the last pallet placed in the lane is the first one to be removed. This makes it perfect for products that are not time-sensitive and are stored in bulk.
Key Advantages of Drive-In Racking
- Unmatched Space Utilisation: By eliminating most aisles, Drive-In racking can significantly increase your storage capacity compared to standard wide-aisle racking.
- Ideal for Bulk Storage: It is the perfect system for storing large volumes of identical or similar products.
- Cost-Effective Density: It offers a highly cost-effective way to achieve high-density storage, especially for businesses with limited floor space.
Important Considerations
- Low Stock Selectivity: Because of the LIFO system, you cannot directly access every pallet. This makes it unsuitable for warehouses that require frequent access to a wide variety of different SKUs.
- Higher Risk of Damage: As forklifts drive inside the racking structure, there is an increased risk of impact damage to the uprights. Proper driver training and the use of rack protection are essential.
Ideal Applications for Drive-In Racking
Drive-In racking is a proven solution in a number of specific environments, including:
- Cold Storage Facilities: Where the cost of refrigerated space is high, maximising density is critical to ROI.
- Seasonal Goods: Products that are stored for long periods and dispatched in large batches.
- Bulk Goods Manufacturing: For storing large quantities of uniform products before distribution.
Our Certified Used Drive-In Racking Solutions
At Pallet Racking Systems Ltd., we provide high-quality, SEMA-compliant used Drive-In racking from leading UK and European brands. Our systems offer all the space-saving benefits of Drive-In racking at a fraction of the cost of a new installation, providing an excellent return on your investment. Our expert team can design and install a system tailored to your exact needs.
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