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Drive In Pallet Racking

Drive In racking offers a high-density, bulk storage solution based on the FiLO concept (First in Last Out). The idea behind Drive In Racking is to provide a compact storage solution where a large quantity of pallets can be stored while taking up as little space as possible. Each pallet has its very own individual location so pallets containing irregular shaped objects or stock susceptible to crushing can be stored for long periods of time. The storage capacity of Drive In Racking is similar to block stacking where each pallet sits directly on top of other pallets and visually looks similar to a rubiks cube. The problem with block stacking is that pallets can become damaged while accessing individual pallets becomes incredibly time concuming. Drive In Racking offers a much better solution in that, although access to individual pallets is still resricted, fewer pallet movements are required than with block stacking. Should a pallet collapse in a Drive In Racking system and say has a leakage then it is less likely to effect pallets next to it. Sprinkler systems installed in a warehouse are more effective on a Drive In Racking System than on a solid block of stacked pallets as water from the sprinklers will reach each and every pallet. Every efficient warehouse or factory relies on good Inventory management where the location of each and every pallet can be identified, Drive In Racking provides this.

Drive In Racking Design

Drive In Racking is built from traditional Pallet Racking frames and beams but configured to condense pallets as close together as possible. Instead of the traditional aisles you might find in a standard Pallet Racking system, Drive In Racking utilises lanes which run parallel to each other similar to a 100m running track only shorter but can be upto 15m in length. The lanes have to be designed to facilitate two functions. Firstly they need to be wide enough to allow access to a forklift truck to both drive into and reverse out of the racking. Secondly they need to allow storage of each pallet within the lanes. Each lane then has side rails that run down the length of the lane in pairs which provide the support mechanism where each pallet sits. There is then a series of rails pitched above the lower rails in each lane with enough clearance to allow handling of the pallets on the rails below. The rails are rolled steel sections which bolt to the racking structure. In addition to the pallet support rails, Drive In Racking also utilises Guiderail which again are in pairs but bolt to the floor for the FLT to drive in between. The guiderails ensure the forklift truck remains in the centre of the lane and reduces the chance of a collision with the racking.

Drive In Racking Use

The sequance of filling each lane is performed from the back of each lane, where the FLT operator drives deep into the racking lane to the furthest location to deposit the first pallet. The lane is then filled to maximum capacity by placing consecutive pallets hard up against the first one until the lane is filled. There is another factor which effects how a lane is filled. Because each lane may have several rails levels, each rail has to have a pallet in place before any lane can receive its second pallet. So on a Drive In Racking system with three rail levels the 'stacking' order would be all rails and ground floor receive one pallet. Then those four pallets have a pallet positioned next to them and the process continues until the whole lane is full on all levels. The exact same process it then performed in reverse when emtying each lane hence the name FiLO, 'F'irst pallet 'I'n to the lane is the 'L'ast pallet to be taken 'O'ut. As much as 85% of a warehouse can be utilised with drive in racking yet still be perfectly functional.

We are experts in High density Storage solutions including Drive In Racking, Pushback Racking, Pallet Live Storage and Shuttle Racking. We offer the most affordable prices and all our installers are SEIRS qualified. The materials used in all our High Density racking systems are recognised brands so we don't sacrifice quality and offer a top quality service.