What is drive-in pallet racking?
Drive-in pallet racking stores pallets on rails inside deep lanes that forklifts drive into, so most aisles disappear and the floor is used for storage. It suits many pallets of few SKUs, often in cold stores, and works last in, first out.
Specifications
| Item | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Uprights | Heavy-duty frames with rail brackets |
| Rails | Pallet rails supported on cantilever brackets |
| Bracing | Top ties and back bracing to the design |
| Floor guides | Entry guides to protect uprights |
Typical ranges from our factory. Final sizes, loads and finishes are confirmed in your quote and drawing.
Sizes at a glance
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Lane depth | 3 to 8 pallets |
| Pallet load | up to 1,500 kg |
| Access | Last in, first out |
| Typical use | Cold stores, bulk SKUs |
| Rails | Galvanised or painted |
| Lead time | typically 10 to 12 weeks |
Options and customisation
- Drive-through configuration (first in, first out)
- Galvanised version for freezers
- Upright protectors at lane entries
Where it is used
- Frozen and chilled food
- Beverages
- Seasonal stock
Order quantities, lead time and delivery
There is no fixed minimum order. Full 20 ft or 40 ft containers give the lowest cost per bay, and mixed loads of racking, shelving and accessories are common. Typical lead time is 3 to 5 weeks production plus 5 to 7 weeks sea freight to a UK port, then delivery to your site; your quote confirms the dates. See lead times and delivery.
Samples and documents
We can send sample sections, such as a beam end and an upright offcut, so you can check profile and finish. Sample cost and courier are quoted by our sales team. Each order ships with our load tables, and test reports are available on request; see quality and standards.
Frequently asked questions
Drive-in or drive-through?
Drive-in has one access side (LIFO); drive-through is open at both ends so pallets can go in one side and out the other (FIFO).
Which pallets work best?
Good-quality pallets of a single size, ideally with bottom boards running across the rails.
Get a layout and quote for drive-in pallet racking
Send your floor plan, pallet sizes and weights, or just a rough sketch. Our engineers return a proposed layout and an itemised factory-direct quote.
See all high-density racking, read how we work or browse our racking guides.