Pallet Racking Systems: Warehouse racks commonly include pallet racking systems, which are designed to store palletized goods. These racks feature sturdy frames and beams that support pallets of varying sizes and weights, enabling warehouses to maximize vertical storage space and accommodate large quantities of inventory.
Selective Racking: Selective racking systems are a common type of warehouse rack that allows for individual access to each pallet stored. This configuration is suitable for warehouses with a high turnover of products or where items need to be readily accessible for picking and packing operations.
Drive-In/Drive-Through Racks: Drive-in and drive-through racking systems are designed for high-density storage of homogeneous products with low turnover rates. These racks allow forklifts to enter the rack structure to retrieve or store pallets, maximizing storage density while minimizing aisle space.
Cantilever Racks: Cantilever racks are used for storing long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items such as lumber, pipes, and furniture. These racks feature arms that extend from vertical columns, providing easy access to stored items and allowing for flexible storage configurations.
Push Back Racking: Push back racking systems utilize a gravity-fed design to store pallets in multiple tiers. Pallets are loaded onto nested carts that slide backward along inclined rails, allowing for dense storage of multiple SKUs while maintaining accessibility to each pallet.
Carton Flow Racks: Carton flow racks are designed for high-volume order picking operations where goods are stored in cartons or totes. These racks utilize gravity-fed rollers or wheels to automatically advance products to the front of the rack, facilitating efficient picking and replenishment processes.