Drive In Rack for High-Density, Forklift Accessible Storage

Drive in rack is a style of pallet rack that allows you to have fewer aisles and more storage density. Some estimates show that drive in rack provides up to 75 percent more storage space than other types of pallet rack. With drive in rack, a forklift is able drive straight into the rack and pick up a pallet. Drive in rack is best suited for inventories with a high turnaround because drive in rack provides for “last in, first out” pallet placement.

Another consideration for drive in rack is durability. Since forklifts drive directly into the racking structure, there is a greater possibility of damage if the forklift hits the drive in rack. Therefore, drive in rack typically has a heavy-duty construction with channel-type (four-sided) uprights and beams. To increase efficiency and selectivity, drive in rack can be configured for single-sided or double-sided entry.

The experts at Ace Industrial Equipment will gladly answer your questions about drive in rack and help you decide if it would be the best choice for your warehouse. Please call or e-mail us for information about drive in rack and any other pallet rack style you may be interested in.