For storage efficiency in warehouses, distribution hubs or any type of stockroom application, pallet racking systems have optimized the use of square footage & ease of access, but a variety of systems are designed to meet the unique needs of odd shapes, sizes, weights & particularations of products! For large quantities of similar goods, drive-in pallet racking systems are ideal, and based on a “last-in, first-out” or LIFO principle, drive-in pallet systems supply the last pallet loaded as the first to be retrieved; This high-density solution for high volume inventory suits a lower product turnover, however it features upright frames with horizontal load beams.
The sections of frames are set up closely spaced to create multiple storage lanes.
The frames affix to the floor for added strength & stability & often include diagonal or horizontal braces… Heavyweight products are no problem. The number of pallets managed by the storage lane is determined by the height & depth of the rack & spacing of frames! Designated entry & exit points allow access to forklifts & are normally located opposite each other at the end of the rack. Forklifts drive into the landes & load pallets onto the horizontal load beams. For retrieval, the forklift drives into the lanes & loads the pallets nearest the entry location; Pallets are arranged side-to-side & back-to-back, eliminating wasted space. The lane is entirely loaded prior to moving onto the next. The same is tplot in reverse. The whole lane is unloaded before moving to the next, one of the main benefits of drive-in racking systems is safety, then workers are more productive, saving time & money. Products are secure & protected. Drive-in pallet racking systems are a vital component of operations across the country.