Role Of Industrial Racks And Storage Systems In Warehousing Operations
Types of Industrial Racks
There are different industrial racking and storage systems specific to each unit load, storage need, or situation. Still, the one thing they all have in common is the utilization of taking advantage of the high ceilings for warehouse or industrial facilities to optimize the space needed. The industrial storage systems market has evolved from stationary and adjustable pallet racking systems to dynamic, versatile, and adaptable storage systems customized basis the needs of each customer.
The primary Industrial storage system used in manufacturing and industrial facilities and warehouses
for heavy loads is Pallet Racking. While there is a wide range of pallet racking systems, some of the
more common ones are:
Selective Pallet Rack
Double Deep Rack
Back Racking / Push-Back Rack
Pallet Flow Rack
Drive-In/Drive-Through Rack
Roll Formed Cantilever Rack
Selective Pallet Rack: One of the most popular racking systems used for general warehousing, low-
turnover retail and manufacturing is the Selective Pallet Rack. The versatility of this kind of racking
system ensures efficient usage of space with easy access to loads stored using forklifts.
Double Deep Rack: These racks are designed for warehouses and manufacturing facilities by stacking
one row of selective racks behind the other. This highly cost-effective means increases high-density
storage capacity by up to 40%.
Back Racking / Push-Back Rack: Push-back racks are those where pallets sit are stacked up to five
deep on carts that slide forward as each pallet at the front is removed. These pallets help lower
picking times and are ideal for applications that require moving many food-related products.
Pallet Flow Rack: These racks are sloping in nature and have a first-in-first-out loading system. Also
known as gravity racks, the higher end of the stack sees the addition of newer pallets while those
first removed or consumed are at the lower end of the rack. Pallet flow racks can double or triple
storage capacity and are best suited for food distribution centers, freezer warehouses, and storage
of perishable consumer goods.
Drive-In/Drive-Through Rack: These racks allow you to have fewer aisles while still storing an
additional 75% more pallets than on a selective racking system. These racks can run six deep and
allow forklifts to drive directly into the racks to access the products they need to move.
The only difference between the two is that Drive-in Racks have one entry and exit, whereas all
Drive-Through Racks have separate entrances and exits. Both these types of racks have the highest
density of all the racking solutions available from various manufacturers.
Drive-in and Drive-Through racks offer the undeniable advantages of holding many loads while
simultaneously reducing space costs. These racks store large volumes of similar products in
warehouses, freezers, coolers, and others.
Roll Formed Cantilever Rack: These racking systems allow for the storage of horizontally inclined
goods and are designed with no uprights to obstruct the use of horizontal space. These are ideally
suited to store bulky and high-volume goods like furniture, timber, tubing, carpets, tires, piping,
textiles, and other such goods. The best feature of these racks is the adjustable lock joints which
allow for quick and easy height readjustment if needed.
Armes Maini – preferred industrial racks manufactures solutions partner
Choosing the proper racking is essential for the successful functioning of warehousing operations
and improves the overall organization, efficiency, safety, and turnaround time. Armes Maini's
industrial storage racking systems provide warehouse operators with a great advantage and the
ability to access high-density storage accurately. This helps to provide more storage space, lower
costs and workforce requirements, and increase safety.
Armes Maini manufactures industrial storage racks for industrial warehouses, manufacturing
facilities, distribution and fulfillment centers, large-scale retail outlets, and home improvement
outlets. The experts and skilled teams at Armes Maini can customize racking solutions as per the
customers' requirements and can include various features like storage heads for pallets.
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