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Drive-In Racking

Drive-in racking is a high-density storage system that uses a drive-through structural design. Forklifts drive directly into the racking to access goods. Its core principle is to eliminate the transverse aisles of traditional racking, creating continuous storage aisles along the depth direction. Goods are stacked along these aisles, maximizing warehouse space utilization.

Product Details

1. Drive-in racking typically reaches a height of 10 meters and a depth of 4-5 pallets;
2. Forklifts move along the depth direction during operation, storing goods from top to bottom and from the inside out;
3. Low inventory turnover, suitable for seasonal goods and market fluctuations, making it an ideal storage mode for cold storage and high-capacity storage applications; Warehouse utilization can reach 50%, with a selectability rate of 20%-30%.

Advantages of drive-in racking

Maximizes space: Compared to standard pallet racks, it makes full use of floor space and height, increasing storage capacity.

Simple and cost-effective: It is the simplest high-density storage system, requiring minimal investment.

Energy-saving: It occupies less floor space, reducing the area required for cooling in cold storage and frozen warehouses.

Simplifies inventory management: Each aisle can accommodate one type of product (SKU), making inventory tracking easy.

Suitable for various pallets: The system is suitable for pallets of different sizes and weights.

Drive-in racking components

Upright Panel

A vertical element composed of two uprights connected by horizontal and diagonal braces;

Top Beam

Connects the top upright frame, forming a portal frame structure;

Guide Rails

GP-5, Z, C, DR, and FC guide rails;

Cantilever Brackets

Connected to the uprights with bolts, simultaneously supporting the rack and forming a goods support track, providing support for pallets along both sides;

How do drive-in racking systems work?

Insert pallets into the rack

As the forklift enters the rack storage aisle, the pallet is raised above the level where it will be placed;

Store pallets

Place the pallet in the deepest empty position, starting from floor level and moving upwards until the highest level is reached. Each aisle stores the same SKU;

Unloading with drive-in racks allows operators to work in one aisle.

Therefore, unloading follows the reverse order of loading, removing the highest pallet first and placing it on the ground last.

Application of drive-in racking

Due to its simple structure, strong versatility, easy assembly, and low implementation cost, warehouse pallet shelves are the most commonly used storage system. They are particularly suitable for the following situations:

Facilities primarily storing homogeneous goods

Drive-in racking systems are particularly suitable for a small number of SKUs and multiple pallets per SKU.

Large city logistics centers

The space-saving design makes them ideal for warehouses in areas with high logistics real estate costs.

Cold storage warehouses

This solution is extremely common in cold storage facilities where all space allocated for temperature-controlled storage needs to be utilized.

FAQs

How much higher is the space utilization rate of drive-in racking compared to regular beam racking? What size warehouse is it suitable for?

Space utilization can reach 80%, which is 30%-40% higher than ordinary beam racks (utilization rate is about 40%-50%), and the storage capacity per unit area is 2-3 times that of beam racks. It is suitable for scenarios with limited warehouse space, few types of goods (1-5 types), and large batches, such as small and medium-sized cold storage, food and beverage warehouses, tobacco warehouses, etc.

Are drive-in racking systems suitable for storing irregularly shaped or irregularly sized palletized goods?

Not suitable. Drive-in racking relies on pallets sliding smoothly on guide rails, requiring pallets to be of uniform size and with flat, undamaged bottoms. Irregularly shaped or irregularly shaped pallets can cause sliding jams, goods shifting, or even pallet falls. Standard-sized pallets (e.g., 1200*1000mm) are recommended.

Does the flooring for drive-in racking require special treatment? Can it be installed directly on a regular cement floor?

Simple treatment is required. Ordinary cement floors must meet the following requirements: compressive strength ≥ C30, flatness error ≤ 5mm/3m, and anchor bolt installation holes (depth ≥ 150mm) must be reserved. If the floor strength is insufficient or the flatness is poor, a thickened concrete base layer or steel plate should be poured or laid to prevent the shelves from settling or tilting.

Must drive-in racking follow the "last-in, first-out" principle? Is there a way to achieve first-in, first-out?

Conventional drive-in racking systems follow the first-in, last-out (LIFO) principle by default, as forklifts need to enter and exit through the same aisle. To achieve first-in, first-out (FIFO), a "dual-aisle symmetrical layout" can be adopted, where goods enter through one aisle and exit through the other, allowing for sequential storage and retrieval by moving goods horizontally. However, this will sacrifice some space utilization (approximately 10%-15%).

What is the recommended storage depth for drive-in racking? What problems can occur if it's too deep?

It is recommended that the storage depth of a single aisle be controlled within 6 pallets (approximately 8-10m). On the side against the wall, where there is only one entrance/exit, the depth should not exceed 4 pallets. Excessive depth will lead to longer forklift entry and exit times, reduced operational efficiency, and difficulty in accessing goods on the inner side, which can easily cause goods to pile up and increase the risk of forklifts colliding with the racks.

Case Studies

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A leading automotive chassis and suspension system expert under the German Fowler Group, founded in 1827, with a factory in Suzhou serving major global automakers. Specializing in the R&D and production of precision suspension components, its clients include Audi, BMW, BYD, and other manufacturers of both gasoline and new energy vehicles.

Shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars, suspension connectors, NVH vibration absorbers, body transition components, ventilation/fluid delivery pipes, gear components, and also supplying rubber and plastic molded parts for the home appliance and electronics industries.