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Drive-in/Drive-through pallet racking is a compact accumulation system designed to maximise pallet storage density for a large number of identical references. It reduces the number of access aisles and is engineered for palletised, homogeneous loads where surface and volumetric utilisation must be optimised.

Operation modes

• Drive-in (LIFO): forklifts enter the lane to deposit or retrieve the pallet and leave in the opposite direction; loading/unloading typically performed from one side of the block.
• Drive-through (FIFO): forklifts can drive through the lane from one end to the other; pallets are loaded from one face and removed from the opposite face to support FIFO operations and improve dispatch flow.

Main components and operation

• System formed by frames creating internal loading lanes where pallets rest on rails.
• Forklift trucks enter lanes and position the pallet on rails so pallets slide/support along the lane.
• Designed to provide higher storage capacity than conventional selective racking for the same floor footprint.
• Best suited to palletised, homogeneous loads where deep storage and density are priorities.

Features (examples)

• Drive-in: access from the front of the rack; single access aisle required; maximises storage volume for homogeneous references.
• Drive-through: loading from one side and removal from the opposite side; two access aisles required; improves throughput for FIFO operations.
• Available finishes: painted or galvanized.

Safety elements / accessories

• Upright protector to prevent impacts on the first upright exposed to the aisle.
• Side frame protection with guard rail to shield frames from accidental truck impacts.
• Side frame protection with wooden board for exposed ends.
• Pallet centring system and pallet guides to align loads and protect rail ends.
• Built-in upright protection to assist pallet positioning and prevent direct impacts.
• Floor guidance systems to aid forklift alignment inside lanes.

Technical specifications

• Storage principle: high-density accumulation storage using rails and internal loading lanes.
• Access modes: Drive-in (LIFO) and Drive-through (FIFO).
• Suitable load type: palletised, homogeneous loads.
• Aisles required: minimal number of access aisles (Drive-in: single aisle; Drive-through: two aisles).
• Components: frames, loading lanes, rails, pallet guides and protection elements.
• Finishes: painted or galvanized.
• Standard pitch: 50 mm pitch options (as per product configuration).
• Intended use: industrial pallet handling to optimise floor and volumetric storage capacity.
• Safety & compliance: technical inspection services available; typical warranty indicated: 5 years.
• Documentation: Drive-In brochure; Pallet racking brochure (PDFs).