Drive-In Pallet Racking Systems provide maximum storage capacity using the minimum amount of space. It is particularly suited to store very large quantities of homogeneous products. A drive-in system consists of continuous lanes of racking with only a single load and retrieval aisle. Loading and unloading is undertaken by means of counter balance or reach trucks that drive down each lane into the racks. Drive-In racking operates on the system of First-In Last-Out (FILO), therefore it only suits products that are stored in sufficient volume which require multiple lanes to ensure stock rotation.
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Drive-In Pallet Racking Advantages:
- Operates on the basis of First-In Last-Out (FILO)
- Store very large quantities of homogeneous products.
- Good product protection
- 60% net pallet area usage of overall warehouse area
Storeplan offers efficient, high-quality drive in pallet racking systems that have become a staple for businesses nationwide. Developed to increase storage capacity while using minimal space, this product is ideal for storing large quantities of homogeneous products.
Our drive-in system comprises continuous lanes of racking with a single load and retrieval aisle. Any standard counterbalance or reach truck can drive down each lane into the racks, aiding in the loading and unloading process.
How does Drive-In Pallet Racking Work?
The Drive-in racking system operates on the principle of First-In Last-Out (FILO), meaning the products stored first will be the last ones to be taken out, making it ideal for products stored in great quantities requiring multiple lanes to ensure stock rotation.
Our drive in pallet racking system greatly enhances product protection, reduces the possibility of damage during storage, and guarantees the safeguarding of your inventory. It utilises 60% of the net pallet area and overall warehouse area, optimising your storage space and enhancing productivity in your warehouse.
Why Choose Our Drive-In Pallet Racking System?
Pallet racking systems are a significant investment for any business, big or small. So, what sets our drive-in pallet racking system apart?
- Secure Storage: Our pallet racking system guarantees product protection, proving to be safe and secure.
- Space Efficiency: Using only 60% of the warehouse area, our drive-in system optimises the utilisation of space.
- Large Volume Storage: The system is ideal for storing a large volume of similar products, fulfilling storage needs efficiently.
- Complies with Australian Safety Standards: We ensure that all our products, including our drive-in pallet racking system, comply with Australian Safety Standards.
- Superior quality: Our product promises superior quality and durability that also enhances the operational efficiency of your warehouse.
We offer measure, drawing, and quoting services. Just give us a call at 1300 551 281 to arrange an appointment.
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With Storeplan, you get more than just a product. You receive our dedication, expert knowledge, and superior customer service. We are your trusted partners in warehouse storage solutions. Take the first step towards enhanced storage capability and discover the Storeplan difference today. Call us today on 1300 551 281.
Frequently Asked Questions About Drive-In Pallet Racking
Drive-in racking stores pallets in continuous lanes rather than individual bays, with pallets sitting on rails along each side. The forklift drives into the lane itself to load and unload, so there are no aisles between runs.
That gives you the highest storage density of any racking system, often close to double what selective racking fits in the same footprint. It suits high volumes of the same product where you’re moving whole lanes rather than picking individual lines.
The trade-off is access. Drive-in works on last in, first out, so the pallet you load first comes out last. That’s fine for stock with a long shelf life or products you move in bulk, and wrong for date-sensitive goods or a wide product range.
Any standard counterbalance or reach truck can operate in the lanes, though drivers need a bit of care since they’re manoeuvring inside the structure rather than alongside it.
Pallets sit on rails running the depth of each lane, supported from the sides rather than on beams underneath. The forklift drives into the lane and loads from the back forward, so each lane fills from the inside out.
That makes it last in, first out. The pallet you load first sits at the back and comes out last, which is why drive-in suits stock you move in bulk rather than pick from. One product per lane is the rule, since anything behind the front pallet is inaccessible until the ones in front are cleared.
Because there are no aisles between runs, you get far more pallets into the same floor area than selective racking allows. That’s the whole point of the system, and it’s why it works well for cold storage, where every cubic metre you’re paying to cool matters.
Lane depth is the main design decision. Deeper lanes store more but take longer to load and unload. Any standard counterbalance or reach truck can work the lanes, though drivers need more care than usual since they’re manoeuvring inside the structure rather than alongside it.
It comes down to your stock profile. Drive-in works when you’re holding high volumes of relatively few product lines, and moving them in bulk rather than picking individual items.
Good fit: cold storage, beverages, seasonal stock, raw materials, anything where a full lane turns over together.
Poor fit: date-sensitive goods that need first in, first out, a wide product range with low volume per line, or anywhere you’re picking mixed orders off the rack.
Most warehouses end up running drive-in for the fast-moving bulk lines and selective for everything else. That’s usually the right answer rather than committing the whole floor to one system.
If you’re not sure which side you fall on, that’s what the site measure is for. We’ll tell you if drive-in isn’t the right call.
The drive-in pallet racking system is versatile and suitable for various industries including wholesale distributors, manufacturers, and food processing industries. It can also be useful for mining companies needing large amounts of homogeneous product storage.
Storeplan offers expert assistance to implement a drive-in pallet racking system seamlessly. They offer measure, drawing, and quoting services. You can call us on 1300 551 281 to arrange an appointment.