Pallet racking is a common feature of any modern warehouse, offering an efficient and organised method to store large quantities of goods. They work to streamline operations and enhance team productivity in warehouses alongside many other benefits. But with so many different types of pallet racking, how do you know which one suits your needs?
Here at Dalvie Systems, we offer an extensive range of pallet racking options, and this blog will explain what each type is, their uses, and their main benefits, to help you make the right choice for your warehouse.
Drive in pallet racking offers incredible space efficiency, making it an excellent choice for storing bulk quantities. Allowing forklifts to drive directly into the rack, drive in pallet racking allows for the pallets to be loaded and unloaded from the same entry point.
This type of pallet racking also has the capability to store pallets up to 11 metres high, significantly enhancing vertical storage. It also minimises lane and aisle space and therefore maximises floor space. This makes it ideal for areas with limited space but high storage requirements, like cold storage facilities and goods warehouses.
By operating on the same principles as standard adjustable steel beams and frames, double deep pallet racking goes the extra mile by doubling the capacity and storing pallets two-deep.
This type of pallet racking requires a double reach forklift to access the rear pallets, ideal for storing products with a low turnover rate. By reducing the number of aisles, double deep pallet racking helps to increase the amount of racking and therefore enhances the overall efficiency of your storage facility.
If you want to increase the number of picking levels in your warehouse, multi-tier pallet racking is the solution for you. Creating multiple levels of storage within the same floor space, this system effectively utilises vertical space and is ideal for storing boxes, cartons, or garments.
Multi-tier pallet racking not only saves space but also improves both organisation and accessibility within your warehouse. It’s perfect for e-commerce, retail, and distribution centres where efficient order picking is paramount.
A real game-changer for businesses needing high storage capacity and efficient stock rotation, pallet live racking utilises a first in first out system. It uses gravity rollers to move the pallets from the loading end to the picking end.
Pallet live racking ensures automatic stock rotation and requires minimal forklift usage, making it ideal for the food and beverage businesses needing high storage density.
Push back pallet racking allows pallets to be stored up to four deep on wheeled carts that move along inclined rails. Increasing storage space, this type of pallet racking can potentially double or triple available space compared to standard pallet racking alternatives.
Push back pallet racking also offers easy access to pallets as every new load pushes the previous one back. This makes it ideal for applications requiring a higher storage density without sacrificing selectivity, and therefore ideal for general warehousing, retail storage, and manufacturing.
Wide aisle pallet racking is a very popular and versatile choice for various warehouses and industrial applications. Featuring wider aisles for easy forklift access, this type of pallet racking is known for adaptability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Also allowing for quick and easy access to all pallets, wide aisle pallet racking also helps to effectively boost turnover rate.
Choosing the right pallet racking system is an important decision and could potentially revolutionise your warehouse’s operations. Each racking type offers unique benefits to various needs and industries, so it’s vital to make the right choice for you and your team. With this breakdown, you should have a clearer idea of the best pallet racking solution for your specific requirements.
Here at Dalvie Systems, we’re dedicated to providing premium and top-quality pallet racking solutions for your warehouse. Whether you need space-saving solutions, high-density storage, or effective stock rotation, we guarantee we’ve got the perfect system for you.
Need a hand? Contact our team today and we’ll discuss your needs to determine the correct solution for your business.
