Drive-in Pallet Racking

What is it?

Drive-in pallet racking assembles the pallets in a solid unit, as you can see from the diagram. This means that space utilisation is increased to 85%, one of the main benefits of using this system.

This high storage density is produced by removing lanes and aisles from the rack structure. The cost of this is selectivity; the first pallet into a lane will be the last out. However many products are received and shipped in batches, so this is not a disadvantage.

Standard forklift trucks can be used with great speed in a system such as this, driving in and out of the lanes to pick and place pallets. This operation can be refined even more by using lead-in rails and guidance rails within the lanes.

What are the benefits of this system?

If storage capacity is one of your main priorities within your warehouse, then drive-in racking is a good solution. It provides a very high storage density and optimises space to the maximum level. It also has the added advantage that each pallet is supported individually, so damage from crushing is eliminated.

Where would it be best suited?

This racking system is the right choice for seasonal goods where input and output are at different times. Also when pallets are despatched in batches (e.g. soft drinks, paints and chemicals).