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Drive-in / Drive-thru racking are one of the best pallet racking systems for maximizing space and increasing storage capacity. The main advantage of push-back racking is its high storage density. They have the potential to multiply the amount of usable storage square footage in your warehouse. This system allows multiple pallets to be stored in a single lane, utilizing depth rather than width. This maximizes the use of available space, making it ideal for warehouses with limited floor space but high storage requirements. Additionally, it offers easy access to stored items, as pallets are pushed back on inclined rails, allowing for efficient retrieval and restocking.
Drive-in / Drive-thru Racks
Why Choose Drive-in / Drive-thru Racks?
- Efficient Use of Space: Push-back racking systems maximize storage density by utilizing the depth of the storage area. This is particularly beneficial for warehouses with limited floor space but high storage needs.
- Improved Accessibility: The design allows for easy access to stored items. Pallets are pushed back on inclined rails, making retrieval and restocking quick and efficient.
- Reduced Handling Time: Since the system operates on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) basis, it minimizes the time spent on handling and moving pallets. This can lead to increased productivity and reduced labor costs.
- Versatility: Push-back racking can accommodate a variety of pallet sizes and weights, making it a versatile option for different types of inventory.
- Enhanced Safety: The system’s design reduces the need for forklifts to enter the racking structure, which can enhance safety by minimizing the risk of accidents.
- Cost-Effective: By optimizing space and improving efficiency, push-back racking can lead to cost savings in terms of both storage and labor.
How Drive-in / Drive Thru Works
Drive-in and drive-thru racking systems are designed ideal for warehouses with large quantities of homogeneous goods. The drive-in racking system consists of multiple racks forming internal lanes with support rails to hold pallets. Forklifts enter the structure to load and unload goods, with pallets being loaded and retrieved from the same side, following a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory system. This maximizes space utilization by reducing the need for aisles, making it a cost-effective solution for bulk storage.
Drive-thru racking system is similar in structure but has access aisles on both sides of the rack. Forklifts can load pallets from one side and retrieve them from the opposite side, enabling a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory system. This allows for better stock rotation and accessibility, making it suitable for perishable goods. Both systems are versatile and can accommodate various pallet sizes and weights, and they are commonly used in cold storage facilities due to their efficient use of space.
You can fill 80% of your space using Drive-In Racking technology!
Drive In / Drive Thru Components
- Frame
- Top tie beam
- Arm
- Foot plate
- Sheam
- Anchor
- Horizontal cross bracing
- Rigidity lane / dead play
- Rail
- Guide rail
Drive-in vs Drive-Thru Configuration
Drive-In Application Advantages
- Ideal for Last-in, First-out (LIFO) inventory management
- High Density
- Perfect for high-volume, low-SKU operations
- Forklift enters racking from a single entry point to place pallets
- Forklift removes pallets from same entry point at which they were loaded.
Drive-Thru Application Advantages
- Ideal for First-in, First-out (FIFO) inventory management
- Perfect for high-volume, low-SKU operations
- Double-entry system: Forklift can enter racking from either 2 access points (front or back of the racking)
- Can be loaded / unloaded from the front or back of the racking
Drive-In / Drive-Thru racking systems can store up to 10 pallets deep, allowing up to 80% more storage space than a standard pallet rack application.
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