Conventional Pallet Storage Conventional pallet storage is useful for warehouse operations characterized by the following inventory control needs:

1. They have to store pallets by individual sku numbers.
2. They must have quick individual access to each pallet.
3. The must have plenty of aisle space to facilitate fork lift access to any point on the rack.

In bigger warehouses, most conventional pallet storage is built single-depth.  In smaller warehouses, pallet racks can be built double depth to compensate for limited space.  Double-depth pallet storage allows one pallet to be stored behind the other. Drive-In Pallet Storage Drive-in pallet storage allows pallets to be stored inside the rack itself, and for forklifts to drive into the rack to retrieve them.   Warehouses require drive-in style pallet racks whenever they face the following circumstances:

1. They must convert anywhere from 70-85% of existing floor space and vertical area into organized pallet storage space.
2. They have low turnover rates, and tend to leave pallets on the rack for extended amounts of time.
3. There is no available floor space to use for aisles.

Live Pallet Storage Live storage racks use gravity to move pallets to waiting forklifts by means of a slight incline in the rack When one pallet is retrieved, another one slides in right behind it.  Food and pharmaceutical companies use this design a great deal.  Other warehouses may also benefit from this type of pallet storage if they face any of the following circumstances:

1. A need to minimize pallet retrieval time.
2. A, non-motorized method of moving the pallets to forklifts
3. A low-maintenance system.

Push-back pallet storage The push back system works in a similar manner as the live pallet storage system, but it uses trolleys and rolling rails in addition to the force of gravity.  When a pallet is taken from one end, the others slide down slightly to fill the gap.  Loading and unloading is easily done from the central aisle. Mobile Pallet Storage This type of rack rests on a motorized base that can be moved either with manual controls or remote PC.  An operation needs this when:

1. A warehouse has to reduce the number of aisles between rack
2. The facility must increase its total capacity
3. Process flow demands  direct, individual access to every pallet

All pallet storage systems are available in either new or used condition.  Used pallet racks can cost as much as 40% less as new storage rack.  Pricing depends on the availability of beams and uprights and shipping rates to your part of the country.  Easy Rack sells nationwide and will assist in designing pallet storage racking that is customized to specific facilities and industry types.