Schaefer pallet racking is the perfect high-density storage unit and can be configured to serve as drive-in or drive-through racking allowing large quantities of products to be accumulated in a much smaller area.
These systems are particularly suited to the storage of very large quantities of the same product, for maximum storage capacity, using the minimum amount of space.
Picking and replenishment is facilitated by means of conventional forklift trucks, which can drive into the racks. Although immediate access to every product is not possible, drive-in racking plays a major role in modern warehouses. This racking is normally used by food and non-food industries, especially for goods in high quantities but low variety, like fruit, fruit juices and care products.
When considering drive-in racking, the design of the supports is essential for the installation. Drive-in racking is equipped with floor guide rails to protect the uprights and serve as guidance for the forklift truck driver. If a client was planning to build a new storage installation or to restructure an existing one, Materials Handling can assist with the planning and will find the most economic solution for all logistic requirements.
Advantages of drive-through racking are that both sides of the racking can be used, if the racking unit is freestanding; it is possible for the forklift driver to drive through and packing and replenishment can take place independently of one another.
Advantages of drive-in racking are the maximum storage capacity whilst using the minimum amount of space and picking and replenishment are done from one side.