Different Types of Pallet Racking: Find the Perfect Solution for Your Warehouse

The choice of the right pallet racking system depends on various factors, such as the type of product to be stored, the frequency of inventory turnover, and the required load capacity. Below, we present the most common types of racking and their characteristics:

1. Selective Pallet Racking:

• Features: The most versatile type, allowing direct access to each pallet. Each location is independent, facilitating organization and inventory control.
• Advantages: Great flexibility, high product turnover, easy access to any pallet.
• Disadvantages: Occupies more space than other storage systems.
• Ideal for: Warehouses with a wide variety of products and high turnover.

2. Push-Back Racking:

• Features: Operates by gravity. Pallets are inserted from one side and move to the back as new pallets are introduced. Extraction is done from the same side.
• Advantages: High storage density, FIFO (First In, First Out).
• Disadvantages: Limited access to older pallets, requires careful load management.
• Ideal for: High-volume products with moderate turnover, such as beverages or packaged goods.

3. Drive-In Racking:

• Features: Pallets are stored in depth, one behind the other. Access is through a central aisle.
• Advantages: High storage density, ideal for high-volume, low-turnover products.
• Disadvantages: Limited access to the deepest pallets, LIFO (Last In, First Out).
• Ideal for: High-volume, low-turnover products, such as raw materials or seasonal goods.

4. Drive-Through Racking:

• Features: Similar to drive-in, but allows pallet extraction from both sides.
• Advantages: Greater flexibility in loading and unloading, ideal for products with high or medium turnover.
• Disadvantages: Requires more space than drive-in.
• Ideal for: Products with medium to high turnover, such as finished goods.

5. Cantilever Racking:

• Features: Designed to store long or bulky products, such as tubes, profiles, or wood. They have no rear beams, allowing full access to the load.
• Advantages: Ideal for large and heavy products, easy access to the load.
• Disadvantages: Occupies more space than other storage systems.
• Ideal for: Metalworking, woodworking, and construction industries.

Which option is best for your warehouse?

The choice of racking will depend on your specific needs. We recommend consulting with an expert to find the most suitable solution.

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In future articles, we will delve into other important aspects such as:

• The importance of safety in pallet racking.
• How to calculate the load capacity of a rack.
• Available accessories and complements to optimize storage. What other topic would you like us to cover?