Double Deep Pallet Racking

Features of Double-Deep Pallet Racking System

1. Double Deep Pallet Racking System is upgraded from heavy duty pallet racking system, created with simple structure and high storage capacity. It is suitable for warehouses with medium inventory turnover rate and low pickup rate.
2. It provides the storage solution that ordinary pallet racking cannot do – double the inventory than the common pallet racking system. It needs to be equipped with special forklifts to use. The width of forklift aisles generally needs to be as wide as 3.6 meters.
3. Same as the drive-in racking system, it is not very convenient to access the goods in the rear row. The access operation can only be carried out after the corresponding goods in the front row are taken away or shifted. The access of goods is difficult to be first in first out. In order to improve the utilization rate of the warehouse, it is necessary to consider storing the rear racks first, and then store the front racks. When the goods are shipped, try to remove the goods in the front and rear rows at one time. If there are too many cases that cannot be sold at one time, it may affect the inventory utilization rate.

Differences Between Double-Deep Pallet Racking System and Selective Pallet Racking System

Racking is used for storing inventory in the warehouse. We have all different types of racking options to be applied in our storage place. You can always configure the most efficient racking system in your warehouse based on your specific needs. Whether you apply a single-type racking system or combined racking system, all of them can be calculated and customized. The components of most pallet racking system include uprights, beam, bracing and blots. All these works together to provide the security support of the whole system.

Double-deep racking system is upgraded from single-deep racking system, they are similar in the structure. The only difference is that double-deep racking system are configured with each two rows back-to-back, while single-deep system, only one row.

Things to Consider Before Choosing Double Deep Racking System

The Density of Goods Storage

In the single-deep racking system, the aisles for forklifts are wide, so the density of goods storage is not high, and the space utilization rate of this system is generally about 30%~35%. While in the double-deep racking system, the forklift aisle is narrow, therefore, the storage density is high, and the space utilization rate is relatively high, which can reach about 45% to 60%.

Equipment Needed for Storing Goods

The single-deep racking system has a relatively wide aisle, so the normal forklifts can be used in this system. The aisles of the double-deep racking system are narrower, so they need to be equipped with special forklifts that maybe higher in cost.

Goods Selectivity Rate

In the single-deep racking system, the forklift can freely access to any pallet on the racking. The selectivity of this system is 100%, which can realize the first-in, first-out goods turnover order. And the operation of this system is very convenient and fast. The double-deep racking system is not so convenient because the double-row racks are configured together. To retrieve the rear pallet goods, the front row must be removed first. With a selectivity of 50%, it is difficult to achieve first-in, first-out goods turnover order in this system. But the space utilization is more efficient in this system.

Consider Your Needs

When deciding on which pallet racking system to use, enterprises should first collect their own requirements for racking, and then evaluate their own warehouse structure and environment, so as to choose the most suitable racking type. The single-deep racking system is currently one of the most widespread and widely used racking system, suitable for most warehouses for storage of goods, high goods-selectivity rate, easy to operate. The double-deep racking system has a simple structure and high storage capacity, which can effectively alleviate the storage requirements that ordinary pallet racking cannot meet. This kind of racking is widely used in tobacco, food and beverage, packaging, paper industry, plastic products industry and other industries. The specific size specifications need to be determined by professionals according to the characteristics and requirements of the company’s goods and warehouses.