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Drive-In / Drive-Through Racking:

Drive-In and Drive-Through racking systems provide dense pallet storage by allowing forklifts to drive directly into lanes within the rack to store and retrieve pallets. These solutions are designed to maximize space utilization in warehouses storing large volumes of identical products.

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Ideal Applications & Use Cases

Selective Racking Example

  • Cold storage warehouses: Space optimization is critical; SKU variety tends to be low.

  • Beverage and dairy depots: Bulk storage of uniform SKUs like cases of bottles or cartons.

  • Frozen food distribution: FIFO flow for perishable items with controlled stock rotation.

  • Seasonal inventory: Bulk storage for products moved in large batches during peak seasons.

  • Third-party logistics (3PL) facilities: Zoning for different clients or product lines benefits from high-density storage.

Key Benefits

Selective Racking Example

  • Maximized storage density: Can reach up to 85% floor space utilization.

  • Reduced aisle space: Requires fewer aisles, increasing pallet volume per cubic meter.

  • Ideal for high-volume, low-SKU operations: Efficient for batch picking and bulk storage.

  • Flexible FIFO or LIFO inventory control: Drive-Through supports FIFO; Drive-In is LIFO.

  • Robust, safe design: Built for frequent forklift traffic and heavy pallet loads.

  • Cost-effective for cold environments: Maximizes cooled storage space, reducing energy use.

25+
Years Of Experience
1500+
Happy Clients
500K+
Sq Mtrs Installed
1.8M+
Pallet Positions
5.5M+
Shelf Levels

Features & Specifications

Lanes instead of aisles

Forklifts enter and maneuver inside the rack structure along integrated rails.

Load rails

Pallets rest on side-mounted rails rather than traditional horizontal beams.

Load capacity

Typically 1,000–1,500 kg per pallet based on rail specifications.

Drive-In

One access point, ideal for LIFO (Last In, First Out) inventory flow.

Drive-Through

Two access points, supports FIFO (First In, First Out) operations.

Material

Heavy-gauge steel, powder-coated or galvanized for durability.

Depth

Rack lanes generally accommodate 2 to 10 pallets deep.

Height

Multi-level racks can extend beyond 10 meters.

Guidance systems

Rail guides and overhead ties maintain structural stability and forklift alignment.

Drive-In Racking

Frozen Food Warehouse, Navi Mumbai

Frozen Food Warehouse, Navi Mumbai

Drive-In Racking System

Stored over 3,000 pallets in high-density configuration

Beverage Storage Plant, Rajasthan

Beverage Storage Plant, Rajasthan

Drive-In Racking

Stored over 3,000 pallets in high-density configuration

Chemical Goods Warehouse, Surat

Chemical Goods Warehouse, Surat

Drive-In Pallet Racking

Ideal LIFO setup for bulk homogeneous SKUs

Drive-In vs. Selective Racking Comparison

Feature:Pallet Accessibility
Drive-In Racking:Limited (LIFO/FIFO)
Selective Racking:100% (direct access)
Feature:Storage Density
Drive-In Racking:Very high
Selective Racking:Medium
Feature:Aisle Requirements
Drive-In Racking:Very few (1–2 aisles)
Selective Racking:Many (multiple aisles)
Feature:Best Use Case
Drive-In Racking:Bulk single-SKU storage
Selective Racking:High-SKU, fast access
Feature:Equipment Needed
Drive-In Racking:Forklift
Selective Racking:Forklift

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)