A drive-in pallet rack system has only one entry point into the racks. A forklift driver drives into the opening and places goods pallets on the rails at the back of the racks. Workers stack newer products on top of older ones.
When pulling inventory, the driver starts with the items closest to the front, which are the most recently stocked.
Pallets are stacked on rails as high as facility forklifts can go. They could stack several pallets high. Because the forklift can only access from one side, this system allows the pallets placed last to be the first to be removed.
Because only one side requires free areas for access, this method allows products to be stored against a wall or in a corner, allowing for tighter packing of goods. Cold storage units with limited space benefit from this racking system.
However, this technique only works well with time-sensitive products or ones requiring stock rotation. On the other hand, this last-in/first-out strategy may work if products are rotated quickly.
For double-sided entry, some systems may feature entrances on both sides. The drive-in points do not link, instead having entries on both ends that connect.
Through driving, a beam supports the center and barricades. This technique enhances the amount of pallets operators can pull simultaneously by allowing two persons to access the merchandise with forklifts.
This is what you should know about the considerations for drive-in racking design. Contact Mracking for a drive-in racking system design for your warehouse.
