DRIVE-IN RACKING
- Tunnel with rails on each side
- The forklift enters the tunnel and travels between the rails
- The same product is stored full depth and on multiple levels
- Fewer pick faces
- Large volume of the same SKU
- “Last in, first out” concept
The drive-in pallet rack offers very high pallet storage capacity and density. On the other hand, it offers little in the way of a pick-up front, making it ideal for situations where large quantities of the same product need to be stored.
What are the advantages of the static accumulation pallet rack, or “DRIVE IN”?
There are multiple advantages to the static accumulation racking system:
Storage density
Drive-in racking offers very high storage density, as it does not use a circulation aisle and allows the creation of a very deep system.
Single forklift
A drive-in racking system does not require an extendable forklift like the double-deep rack.
Cost
Because it does not use rollers or a carrier system like pushback or pallet flow racking, drive-in racking is a more economical system. In addition, no slope constraints need to be taken into account in the design.
What are the disadvantages of the static accumulation pallet rack, or “DRIVE IN”?
Reduced picking faces
An imperative factor to take into account is closely linked to the number of different SKUs you will have to store. As each tunnel must be filled with the same product, you must ensure that you have sufficient selectivity for your operations.
Damages to the racking components
Because forklifts are constantly driving through the racking, the risk of damage is high. You will therefore need to ensure that the shelving uprights are adequately protected and carry out frequent inspections.