Drive-in racking uses pallet storage mode, and is a racking system not separated by channel and with high continuity and integrity. Forklift can directly drive into the storage area to handle goods. With very high space use rate, this system is suitable for warehouses with relatively fewer goods varieties and is widely used in such fields as cold chain logistics, beverage, food and milk products.
Such racking consists of upright frame, arm, slide rail, top beam, top pull, back pull and forklift guide rail. Either First In First Out (FIFO) or First In Last Out (FILO) modes can be configured. Generally the depth in a direction should not exceed 10 goods locations, and load of single pallet should not exceed 1,500kg/location. Forward forklift or counterbalanced forklift can be used.
Basic requirements of drive-in racking and associated warehouse design:
Goods weight (including pallet)
Pallet size and goods size
Warehouse specs
Forklift model and specs
Direction and requirements of warehouse-in and warehouse-out of goods