Pallet Racking
The right warehouse racking system to maximise warehouse storage space.
With a selection of pallet racking options to choose from, we can help you to make the most of your facility’s storage space.
Wide Aisle Pallet Racking
The most widely utilised of industrial shelving units, WAPR has more space between the racks than usual, which means that there is more space for forklifts and less of a need for specialist warehouse machines.
They consist of upright frames and adjustable horizontal beams for stability, and their adaptable design means the height can be easily adjusted to accommodate your storage needs.
Benefits
- Flexible and adjustable
- Less need for specialist warehouse machines
- Highly durable and long lasting
- Designed for reach truck and counterbalance operations
- Easy installation and cost-effective
- Low initial costs
- Available in varying widths and depths
Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
- No need for expensive expansion or relocation
- Increased storage capacity
- Improved efficiency, productivity and pick rates
- Reduce storage cost per square metre
- Easy direct access to individual pallets
Double Deep Rolling Racking
Increasing storage space without expansion, double deep racking uses adjustable steel beams and frames, however, unlike APR, it consists of two rows of racking.
This allows two pallets to be stored either two or four pallets deep between aisles, can increase storage capacity by up to 30% more pallets.
Benefits
- Increased storage space
- Low initial set up costs
- Pallets are accessible, despite being stacked two or more deep
- Ideal for industrial goods, distribution and long-life goods
Drive In Pallet Racking
Ideal for where stock is delivered or sent in bulk, this racking type creates a first-in, last-out system (FILO).
Their design consists of pallets sliding along a rail, which allows them to be stored further back. There are two options for this type of racking. Single entry racking allows your warehouse equipment to access one side of the racking only, whereas, double entry racking allows access from both sides.
Benefits
- Increased storage space (horizontally and vertically)
- Storage of frozen or cold storage goods
- Reduce aisle space
- Perfect for bulk goods
- Strong and stable
- No specialist equipment required
FAQs
Wide Aisle Pallet Racking (WAPR) are the most common industrial shelving units. This type of racking has more space between the racks, allowing more space for forklifts. This racking also ensures less needs for specialist warehouse machinery.
Wide aisle pallet racking consists of upright frames and adjustable horizontal beams for stability. Their adaptable design means the height can be easily adjusted to accommodate storage needs.
There are many benefits to utilising wide aisle pallet racking. The main benefits are that they are flexible and adjustable. The also require less need for specialist warehouse machinery. This type of pallet racking is highly durable and long lasting. They have a low initial cost and are available in varying widths and depths.
For smaller warehouse units we recommend narrow aisle pallet racking (or VNA – very narrow aisle racking). This particular type of aisle racking utilises the height of the warehouse to maximise storage capacity.
Thinner aisles can see potential gains of up to 50% more storage. It is not uncommon to hear our clients say that the money saved on storage space can cover the hire / purchase of specialist warehouse machines such as Combilift Aislemasters.
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