Drive-In Pallet Rack Benefits Your Warehouse Needs Now

Drive-in Systems Eliminate Warehouse Aisles

Unlike traditional aisle pallet racks, drive-in pallet rack systems consist of several rows of deep pallet bays. There, pallets go on support rails that attach to upright posts. To stash a loaded pallet, a forklift first enters the bay and approaches the first available support rail at the end. The lift then places the load once it is elevated to the appropriate height of a support rail.

The drive-in concept means you can eliminate some warehouse aisles or at least keep aisles to a minimum. Drive-in systems do not require access aisles in order to drop or retrieve loads. Fewer warehouse aisles reduce wasted space and increase the warehouse square footage you can devote to valuable storage space.

Drive-in Systems Accept Any Forklift Equipment

Warehouses with several styles of forklifts discover compatibility issues if access aisles or other spaces are too narrow for accommodate forklifts with a larger turning radius. Fortunately, you can continue to use your existing forklift equipment when you utilize customizable systems like the drive-in pallet configuration.

Many types of drive-in pallet systems are customizable. You can specify the desired width and height of support rails you require for your storage needs. This feature allows you to align your system dimensions to your forklift equipment. When your drive-in system accepts any type of forklift equipment, you do not need to invest in new or different forklift equipment.

Drive-In Systems Let You Diversify Your Products

Drive-in systems follow the last-in, first-out inventory model, or LIFO. This means products placed first must come out last as newer products are more accessible and available. Because drive-in systems are incredibly dense, products are usually accessed less frequently.