Pallet racking offers a wide variety of options.
Retail outlets, distribution centers and modern warehouses are able to customize a design to suit exact requirements.
One such option is double deep pallet racking. A conventional toption, this solution stores pallets at two depths to achieve higher storage density. Unlike conventional adjustable pallet racking, this set up does not offer direct access to all of the stored pallets. Instead, double deep pallet racking is used with specialized forklifts that feature telescopic forks or a pantograph mechanism to quick and easily access the second pallet stored. Another solution is compact racking. Accommodating limited square footage, this choice provides a high-density storage system that maximizes warehouse space. The truck’s work aisles are reduced to create parallel aisles within the structure. Forklifts can enter and move around for the pallet loading and unloading process. A compact storage system is ideal where the problem of height is a bigger issue than direct access or selectivity of the stored units. Drive in and drive through are the two main types of compact pallet racking systems. Drive in pallet racking or LIFO systems are most common. This type of system requires one access aisle for the forklift and utilizes a last in and first out method. The last pallet in is the first one retrieved, which works well for warehouses storing homogeneous product with low rotation. Drive through racking requires two work aisles. One is located one each side of the racking, which creates a FIFO or first in, first out method. The first pallet in is the first one to be retrieved. This style is best for warehouses with high rotation products.