installing the adequate pallet racking systems in a warehouse speeds up order picking

The Most Popular Pallet Racking System Setups in Warehouses

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Warehouses are, without exaggeration, the places with the highest real estate value per square inch. They must carry sufficient stocks to satisfy all orders, even last minute ones. Logistics specialists developed the pallet racking system to make the most of warehouse space, both horizontally and vertically.

These metallic racks for pallets help warehouse managers organize merchandize and keep track of available stocks. The specialists at Logistic Packaging have worked with clients using various types of pallet racking systems, which are generally designed to fit EURO plastic pallets.

However, as professional packaging producers, we can design and produce pallets with specific dimensions to fit any racking system.

The Key Benefits of Installing a Pallet Racking System

The rack for plastic pallets is, so far, the best and most efficient system to organize and store goods on pallets. Here are some of the key benefits:

1. Increasing Storage Capacity by Using Vertical Space

The racking system is the only storage solution that makes use of the height of a warehouse. Depending on the use type and the material the rack is made of, these systems can go as high as it is possible to reach with warehouse equipment (pallet trucks).

2. More Accurate Inventory Management

Pallet racks are ideal for creating a precise labeling system for real-time stock management. Using modern handheld devices and barcodes or QR codes, employees can quickly update the inventory in the warehouse management system, immediately after adding or removing products from a rack.

3. Faster Order Picking

Carefully labeled racks help employees using smart devices identify products during order picking. The racking system is also helpful in fully automated warehouses, where robots handle order picking and shipping.

4. Reduced Risk of Workplace Accidents

Racks for pallets are extremely safe and stable during loading and unloading. Using pallet trucks or other motorized equipment, employees can safely store or pick up fully loaded pallets without the risk of toppling and getting crushed under the heavy load.

Popular Pallet Racking System Setups

Here are the most frequently used types of pallet racks for various types of products and order picking systems:

The Drive-In Pallet Racking System

This racking system has a single entry and exit point. It is ideal for a Last In First Out (LIFO) storage system. The system is used for goods of the same type, with a very long shelf life, stored and delivered in bulk.

The Drive-Through Racking System

This type of rack is used in First In First Out (FIFO) storage systems. It is most commonly seen in warehouses storing fast moving consumer goods with a short shelf life.

The racking system has access points at both ends, facilitating the movement of perishable goods.

The Pallet Flow Rack

The pallet flow racking system is used in warehouses with a fast inventory rotation.  It uses gravity rollers to move the pallets from the loading end to the unloading end. The quick and smooth movement is possible thanks to the inclined rails.

The Cantilever Pallet Rack

The design of this metallic racking system for pallets features a central column with arms that support items from one side. Its typical application is for long or bulky materials, such as timber, pipes and various car body parts.

High Bay Pallet Rack

This kind of racking system is used in fully automated warehouses, using specialized retrieval equipment. It reaches great heights, inaccessible to most forklifts or pallet trucks. It is used in warehouses operated by ecommerce companies that need to keep a large inventory of a wide range of products and maximize the available storage space.

The Adjustable Pallet Racking System

Last but not least, this racking system is recommended for warehouses where various types of pallets are used: EURO, ISO or custom footprint. This type of racking system can be easily adjusted and reconfigured to hold goods of various sizes and weights.

Logistic Packaging can help you select the best types of plastic pallets for your warehouse racking system. If you need atypical footprints, we can help you design your pallets and make sure that they are a perfect fit for your racks. Send us an email with the specifications of your pallet racking system loading dimensions to get a personalized offer!