Warehouse storage systems are the solution when making the most of the available floor space in your warehouse. When the density of your storage increases, placing and removing unit loads typically takes more time when you need to.
This means that solutions that offer high density are a necessity, although they can vary in how easily pallets can be accessed depending on your operation and individual requirements. The best option will differ depending on these, which is why it is always required that you discuss the solution with a specialist in storage solutions before committing to a system.
Go Double-Deep
With double-deep racking, pallets can be stored two deep in racks instead of just one, meaning four pallets can be stored between a pair of aisles instead of two.
This proves to be a much more effective use of warehouse space compared to conventional pallet racking systems. This will require specialist unloading by telescoping forklifts that are capable of reaching the rear pallets, and you should have two pallets per SKU to avoid the problems with shuffling goods when trying to retrieve the rear pallet.
Narrow Aisle
Narrow aisle storage systems have a reduced width between 1.5 to 1.8 metres to make the available floor space enable even more racking.
Similar to double-deep racking, this racking system also requires the use of specialist equipment such as narrow aisle trucks to manoeuvre through the area safely and effectively load/unload.
Drive-In Racking
With drive-in racking, forklifts can enter the racking to place and retrieve pallets instead of simply travelling alongside it in an aisle.
Drive-in racking is a high-density product that also offers good selectivity, this finds it utilised in a lot of cold stores where running costs are high space use needs maximum usage. This is a very popular mode of warehouse storage equipment in a lot of distribution and factory environments throughout the UK.
Discussing with a Professional
If you are still unsure about which form of a high-density storage system is right for your business, you should engage with our team at Monarch Shelving.
By talking with our experienced team, we can show you which high-density storage solution is fit for your needs and give a comparison into each solution in terms of investment, cost, handling capacity and utilisation of space.
Contact Monarch Shelving today to discuss your needs in, warehouse storage systems, industrial storage racks and commercial shelving for your business.
