High-Density Drive in Pallet Rack System with Customizable Design
Drive-in pallet rack system is a high-density storage solution with
LIFO inventory management ideal for storing a large number of
like-products that are not time-sensitive. As its name implies, it
allows forklifts to drive into the system directly to store and
retrieve pallet cargo.
Specifically, drive-in pallet racks are placed against a wall or
closed at one end, and the other end is used as entry and exit at
the same time. Each lane serves as working aisles for forklifts as
well as storage space for pallets. Besides, there are rails in the
horizontal direction supporting pallets and guiding the direction
of forklifts.
| Name | Warehouse rack | Material | Roll-formed steel Structural steel |
| Shelf levels | 2~15 tiers per shelving unit | Color | (RAL Code) Green, Orange, Blue, Yellow, Etc. |
| Upright Frame Height | 2500mm~15000mm | Weight Capacity | 500~3000kg per level |
| Beam Width | 1000mm~3900mm | Depth | 700mm~1500mm |
| Finish | Epoxy Powder Coated for corrosion prevention |
| Usage | Cargos Storage |
| Package | Plastic stretch film, corrugated paper, Cartons, wooden bars,
crates, metal strips, etc. |
| Accessories | Bolts and nuts, Upright protectors, decks, etc. |
| Certification | RMI/AS4084-2012 /CE/ ISO9001 |
| Delivery time | 7~25 days as per order quantity |
| Assembly & installation | Detailed assembly instructions are available |
★ Loading and unloading in drive-in pallet rack system:
When it is time to load pallets, forklifts transport every pallet
to the deepest available position, making pallets successively
aligned from bottom to top, and from rear to front. The last pallet
put into the row will be the first one to be taken out, realizing
the LIFO inventory rotation direction.
★ Drive through pallet rack system:
It is a variant of the drive-in pallet rack system. Different from
drive-in pallet racks, there is no barrier on both ends of
drive-through pallet racks in which forklifts can drive completely
through the system, making FIFO realizable. However, it’s not as
stable as the drive-in pallet rack system because of the lack of
connection.
Advantages of Drive in Pallet Rack System:
- High-density storage: Drive in pallet racks are designed suitable for forklifts to
navigate into lanes for storage and retrieval, eliminating the need
for multiple aisles. By reducing aisles, storage density is greatly
improved. Within the same space, the storage density of drive in
racks even doubles that of conventional selective racks.
- Efficient space utilization rate: By transforming space used for aisles into storage space,
warehouse space is better utilized so as to enhance storage
utilization rate which is important for warehouse with limited
available space.
- Cost-effective: It is the least expensive high-density storage system. Compared
with other high-density racking systems, the average cost of per
pallet position in drive-in pallet racks is less.
Tips for Drive-in Pallet Rack System:
- Drive-in pallet racks take storage density prior to selectivity, so it’s
best suited for warehouses with low mix, high volume SKUs.
- The inventory rotation rate is limited in the system so it’s not
ideal for time-sensitive products.
- Following the principle of LIFO, all of the products in a given row
must be unloaded to reach the last pallet. Hence, it is advisable
to fill a row with the same SKU. Otherwise, in order to access the
required SKU, it will need excessive material handling in a
drive-in row with mixed SKUs.
- It should be verified that the forklift will be used in the system
is compatible with the racks’ dimensions since the forklift has to
enter the system.
- In confined lanes, the system is highly susceptible to damage from
forklift collisions. Therefore, upright protectors and guard rails
are essential to protect racks from damage. Besides, regular
inspection and maintenance are also necessary to assure the
stability of the system and the safety of personnel.
