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Drive-In Pallet Racking

Drive-In Pallet Rack - E-Distribution

Optimize Storage Density with Drive-In Pallet Racking

Drive-In Pallet Racking - E-DistributionMaximize your warehouse space with drive-in pallet racking, a high-density storage solution perfect for deep-lane, multi-level storage. Tailored for Last-In/First-Out (LIFO) inventory rotation, it’s ideal for large volume, low-rotation, single SKU items. With its unique design, this system efficiently utilizes space, freeing up to 35% compared to standard selective pallet racking while accommodating 75% more pallets.

Drive-In Pallet Rack Advantages
  • High-density pallet storage
  • Single-aisle forklift access
  • SKUs organized by lane
  • LIFO inventory rotation
  • Ideal for long shelf-life, non-stackable goods
  • Ideal in ambient, refrigerator, and freezer climates
  • Prevents product damage vs stacking

Drive-in systems have a bay capacity of up to 10+ pallets deep. Requiring only a single aisle for loading and extraction, these systems pack in the pallets! An ideal drive-in design has a total pallet count of at least 4 full bays x the depth of each bay in order to achieve efficient inventory rotation.


Ensuring Safety and Productivity in Drive-In Racking Operations

Drive-in racking is accessed by a standard forklift entering the storage lane. The lane is open from the floor to the system’s top, with steel arms protruding several inches into the lane from the left and right sides at each level.

Operators place pallets on the arms that run the full depth of the system. Operators must start with the farthest bay on the bottom level and work up, filling the first pallet position on each level before filling the next one.

To extract pallets, operators work from the top down and carefully back out of the lane. Drive-in systems require well-trained forklift operators to ensure warehouse safety and productivity.
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Rack Protection Products for Drive-In Systems

  • Column guards
  • Column backers
  • End-row guides
  • Floor channel
  • Floor angle stops

You may also consider designing your drive-in racking with a recessed column at the aisle face (pictured right). A recessed column draws the lower portion of the front column back away from the aisle and still maintains the strength and stability needed in the system. Opening up the aisle space provides a broader turn radius for forklift operators, helping prevent accidental strikes and system damage.

There are several recessed column design options –your E-Distribution team will work closely with you to match the best design with your equipment needs.

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