Pallet Rack Storage and Installation for Your Warehouse

Select Rack - Single Selective Racking - Standard Rack: The “selective” pallet rack is the most common in the materials handling industry. These racks provide 100% selectivity and accommodate a wide variety of load types. It is the lowest cost per unit stored. This type of rack can be used with virtually any type of forklift equipment. Using Deep-Reach forklift trucks and Swing-Reach forklifts with this type of rack can increase storage density dramatically.

Double deep pallet rack uses selective rack configured so one pallet is stored behind another up to two pallets deep, which requires a special double-deep forklift. Because one pallet is stored behind another this type of storage requires ideally 6-10 pallets of the same SKU. Double deep pallet storage will increase storage density by 15-20% over selective pallet rack.

Push back racking is a high-density storage solution that stores pallets multiple positions deep on nested carts that move along inclined rails. As each new pallet is loaded, it gently pushes the pallets behind it farther into the lane. When a pallet is removed, gravity automatically moves the next pallet forward for easy access. Operating on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) basis, push back rack provides greater storage density than selective racking while maintaining direct access to multiple SKUs. It also reduces forklift travel by allowing loading and unloading from a single aisle, improving productivity and warehouse throughput. Push back racking is ideal for facilities looking to increase storage capacity, improve pick efficiency, and store medium-turn inventory with multiple pallets per SKU. Common applications include distribution centers, manufacturing operations, cold storage facilities, and general warehouse environments.

This is the selective racking for long loads and is common in the materials handling industry for loads over 12' long. These racks provide 100% selectivity and accommodate a wide variety of load types. This type of racking can be used with any type of forklift equipment although space efficiency is greatly improved using a Raymond 4-D® or Raymond Sideloader forklift truck.

Pallet flow racking is loaded from one end and unloaded from the other. It’s best applied to storing multiple pallets of the same SKU in a high velocity operation. Pallet flow rack can store many pallets deep. Pallets flow down a slope from the loading end down to the discharge end. Because each pallet flow lane is sloped the deeper the number of pallets stored the higher the loading end of the system. Often times the flow lane depth is determined by the available vertical clearance in the building. This guarantees (FIFO) storage and is well suited for date sensitive materials.