The most common method of storing pallets is Selective Pallet Rack, a storage system designed to provide ready access to every pallet. It can be serviced by virtually any type of forklift including counterbalance and reach trucks.
Colby Rack can be configured in a variety of ways to increase storage density without compromising access
Although not a truly selective system, Double Deep Racking offers many companies a cost effective method of bulk storage without substantially reducing access. Specially-designed forklift trucks with a variety of double reach mechanisms, allow easy placement of loads in racks.
Specialised forklifts called Turret or SwingReach trucks and automatic stacker cranes (AS/RS) that operate in aisles not much wider than the load itself, can increase use of available space. Head space too is effectively used in high-rise narrow aisle applications. Although capital cost typically increases, there are usually savings in land and building costs.
Although not a truly selective system, Double Deep Racking offers many companies a cost effective method of bulk storage without substantially reducing access. Specially-designed forklift trucks with a variety of double reach mechanisms, allow easy placement of loads in racks.
