A pallet rack is a piece of equipment or device that is typically used in large warehouses to store a variety of materials. It has horizontally placed slides or pallets that can reach 4 or more levels.
There are five main different types of pallet racking systems on the market today. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish the nuances of each and assess which one best meets your needs. The following section describes the main static and dynamic pallet racking systems and their advantages and disadvantages.
⒈Conventional Pallet Racking
Advantages
● Provides a large number of finishes, so it is advantageous when there are many different products (SKUs) and few pallets of the same product
● Cost-effective
Disadvantages
● Takes up a lot of floor space
● Needs multiple aisles, so space is lost
⒉Drive-in pallet racking
Advantages
● Significantly optimizes space when multiple pallets are available for the same product (SKU)
● Use the maximum space allowed
● Extremely cost effective
Disadvantages
● Requires a high degree of dexterity and control from the forklift operator
● Same product from top to bottom, so less versatility compared to push-back or pallet flow systems
⒊Double depth pallet racking
Advantages
● Provides a lot of orientation and optimized space by reducing the number of aisles
● Interestingly, 2 to 4 pallets per product when there are multiple products of the same type (SKU)
● Economical
Disadvantages
● Requires more precision from forklift operators when handling pallets
⒋Pallet flow racking system
Advantages
● Suitable for products with more than 6 pallets and/or products that need to be rotated in FIFO or traditional LIFO format
● Most efficient system that provides optimal space maximization
● Easy to use and allows for different sides at each level
Disadvantages
● High investment cost
⒌Push-back pallet racking
Advantages
● Many faces, as each level is independent and can have different products
● Suitable for products with 3 to 6 pallets
● Maximizes available space
● Easy to use and robust
Disadvantages
● Limitations on the number of pallets; no more than 6 pallets of the same product allowed
Disadvantages
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Post time: Jul-21-2022