Welcome to our guide on pallet shuttle racking, the innovative approach to high-density storage that offers distinct advantages over traditional adjustable pallet racking and drive-in pallet racking.
If you’re looking to optimise your warehouse space, increase efficiency, and reduce labour costs, then pallet shuttle racking is the ideal solution. In this guide, we’ll explore the key differences between these systems, the benefits of pallet shuttle racking, and the types of applications where this system excels.
Traditional adjustable pallet racking is a common storage solution, allowing direct access to each pallet through selective aisles. While this system is versatile, it can be space-inefficient due to the need for multiple aisles. Drive-in pallet racking is another high-density solution, designed for last-in, first-out (LIFO) operations, where forklifts drive into lanes to deposit and retrieve pallets. However, drive-in racking has limitations in terms of access and safety.
Pallet shuttle racking combines the best of both worlds. It uses automated shuttles to transport pallets within a racking structure, eliminating the need for forklift aisles and allowing for both LIFO and first-in, first-out (FIFO) operations. This design increases storage density and enhances safety by reducing forklift traffic within the racks.
Pallet shuttle racking significantly increases storage density compared to traditional adjustable pallet racking. By reducing the need for wide aisles and forklift movement within the racking, this system allows you to store more pallets in the same footprint.
With automated shuttles, pallet shuttle racking enables faster storage and retrieval times. This automation reduces forklift travel distances and minimises human error, leading to higher throughput and improved productivity.
Since shuttles handle most of the pallet transport within the racking, there’s less risk of accidents caused by forklifts navigating narrow aisles. This leads to a safer working environment and reduces the likelihood of damage to products and racking structures.
Automation in pallet shuttle racking reduces the need for manual forklift operations, leading to lower labor costs and a more efficient workforce. This reduction in manual handling also contributes to a safer work environment.
Automation in pallet shuttle racking reduces the need for manual forklift operations, leading to lower labor costs and a more efficient workforce. This reduction in manual handling also contributes to a safer work environment.
Pallet shuttle racking is ideal for businesses that require high-density storage and have a high throughput of goods. It suits industries with large quantities of identical or similar products, such as food and beverage, manufacturing, and cold storage. Additionally, it works well for operations with a mix of FIFO and LIFO inventory strategies, allowing for greater flexibility in managing different product lines.
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