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Drive In Racking

Drive In Racking Systems for Canadian Warehouses

The Drive In Racking system is a streamlined solution for warehouses requiring efficient use of space and high-capacity storage. It is particularly effective for storing large volumes of uniform products, making it ideal for environments where space optimization is critical. This system is an excellent choice for businesses seeking to maximize their storage capacity in a cost-effective way, especially in settings where aisle space can be minimized, and product uniformity is a priority.

Depth
Deep lane (~6-12 deep)
Access
Lane Face Only
Rotation
LIFO
SKU Selectivity
Bay-level
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Key Features & Benefits

  • Drive In Racking eliminates unnecessary aisles, ideal for storing large quantities of the same SKU in each bay.
  • Diverse options including North American Rack, Structural Rack, and Hybrid Rack.
  • Suitable for non-time/date-sensitive products, operating on a first-in/last-out (FILO) basis.
  • Features like cant leg entry frames and flared entry rails minimize lift truck damage and facilitate easy pallet access.
  • Accommodates two to twelve pallet depths on rails, maximizing storage space.
  • Modular design and Push-Back system integration on upper levels allow for scalable storage solutions.
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Optimized for High-Volume Storage

Drive In Racking is a superb choice for warehouses needing to store large quantities of the same items. Forklifts load and retrieve full pallets from the same bay, eliminating the need for multiple aisles and significantly increasing storage density for long-term storage needs.

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Adaptable, Efficient Design

Available as North American Rack, Structural Rack, and Hybrid Rack, these systems adapt to a wide range of warehouse requirements. Cant leg entry frames reduce lift truck damage, while flared entry rails make pallet entry easier and safer.

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Maximizing Space Utilization

Drive In Racking optimizes available building space, with rails that can accommodate two to twelve pallets deep. This makes it especially well suited to products that aren't time- or date-sensitive and operate on a first-in/last-out (FILO) basis.

Drive In Racking, Installed Across Canada

From Ontario to Alberta and beyond, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs Drive In Racking systems built for the demands of Canadian warehouses. Our in-house engineering and installation teams work directly with your operation to configure a system suited to your space, throughput, and rotation needs, backed by coast-to-coast service and support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drive In Racking used for?
Drive In Racking is a high-density pallet storage system that lets forklifts drive directly into the racking structure to load and unload pallets, eliminating the need for individual aisles. It's used when warehouses need to maximize storage density for large quantities of the same SKU, such as cold storage, food and beverage distribution, and bulk manufacturing inventory.
What's the difference between Drive In Racking and Selective Racking?
Drive In Racking allows forklifts to enter the rack structure itself and store pallets several deep in a single lane, while selective racking stores a single pallet per position with an aisle in front of every row. Drive In trades some pick flexibility for much higher storage density, making it better suited to bulk storage of high-volume, low-SKU-count inventory.
How much more storage space does Drive In Racking provide compared to Selective Racking?
Drive In Racking significantly increases storage capacity compared to Selective Racking because it removes the need for individual aisles between every row, allowing pallets to be stored several deep and several high in a continuous block.
Is Drive In Racking a good fit for cold storage warehouses?
Yes, Drive In Racking is one of the most common systems used in cold storage and freezer warehouses because its high-density design minimizes the amount of refrigerated floor space and aisle space needed, which directly reduces cooling costs per pallet stored.

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