One common method of storing stock is floor pallet stacking or block stacking. Floor stacking is a form of palletised storage that does not require any type of storage equipment, and instead loaded pallets are placed directly on the floor and built up in stacks to a maximum stable storage height.  Lanes are created to ensure access to the different stock keeping units (SKUs).

Cantilever is defined as “a beam anchored at one end only”. The load is held by the arm which transfers the load to the supporting upright beam/base. Cantilever racking is primarily used for storage of bulky, oversized, long loads such as timber, plasterboard, steel trusses & piping, PVC carpet.

Warehouse racking systems; if not correctly used or maintained, can end up being dangerous, costly and a huge inconvenience for any business.  Overloaded or damaged storage racking systems can collapse and cause severe injuries to employees; which is a common workplace safety issue.

Powered mobile racking is an electrically powered racking storage bank involving a framed motor base with wheels that move along floor rails with the press of a button or a remote control. Each racking shelf remains compacted until they are required to be accessed and are opened through creating an aisle space in between the two racking blocks. This aisle space is only required between each racking shelf when the racking is being accessed.

What is drive-in racking? With drive-in racking, pallets are placed so they can slide backwards on a rail, thus storing them more deeply and creating more space in the warehouse. Drive-In Racking involves the forklift entering the racking from one side to load or retrieve the pallets which are stored more deeply.

Below is a diagram of a douple-deep racking layout using different equipment including a Standard Counter Balance Forklift, Reach Truck & Articulated Forklift.

What is Double-Deep Racking? Part 3 of this guide focuses on the basics of Double-Deep Racking. We will look at the key features of double deep racking & analyse the key advantages and disadvantages.

Last In First Out (LIFO) means that the last goods to be stocked are the first goods to be removed.