Drive In rack

In warehouses that produce and store goods, Drive In rack is often the preferred type of shelf used because of their versatility and reasonable price. Find out now if this type of shelf is suitable for your business's warehouse.

What is Drive In rack?

Drive In rack, also known as underground forklift shelves, are a type of heavy-duty shelf that helps minimize aisle space, helping to use 70% of the floor capacity. This type of shelf is also easily seen in many industrial warehouses and is mainly made from materials such as steel and iron.

Detail Structures of Drive In rack

• Column frame: helps bear the load of the entire shelf.
• Linking bar: helps disperse and support forces between load-bearing columns.
• Beam bar: Located at the top of the shelf, helping to connect two load-bearing column frames.
• Roof brace: also located on the top of the shelf, helps support the beam.
• Protective pillar: helps connect the load-bearing column frame to the floor, helping the shelf stand more firmly.
• Protective barrier: helps shelves avoid collisions.
• Support arm: receives the load from the pallet, then disperses it to the shelf frame.
• Pallet support rails: help keep pallets more stable.

Characteristics and Applications of Drive In shelves

To help you use this type of shelf better, Inpa provides you with information about its characteristics and applications as follows:

1. Characteristics of Drive In racks

• With a load capacity of 1000kg/pallet, it is a popular type of heavy-duty shelf.
• Requires small aisles, using up to 70% of warehouse floor area.
• In accordance with LIFO import and export rules - goods imported later will be exported first.
• Helps reduce loading time.
• Easy to disassemble and relocate, pack, maintain and repair.
• Powder coated according to European standards, helps limit rust and avoid damage in spaces with high humidity.

2. Application of Drive In shelves

This type of shelf is often used in many industries, including the food processing industry, beverage industry, distribution warehouses, machinery manufacturing industry, heavy industrial goods industry...

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Investment costs for Drive In rack

According to assessments from long-time experts at INPA, this type of shelf has a fairly low initial investment cost and can use a variety of forklifts, helping businesses save significantly. To receive the latest Drive In shelf quote in 2024, contact INPA immediately for advice.