This document discusses different types of pallet rack systems that are suitable for various warehouse needs. It describes push back racks, which utilize gravity to push pallets forward for easy access, and can provide 90% more storage than other selective systems. Drive-in racks allow pallets to be driven directly into the system for high density storage. Pallet flow racks use rollers to move pallets to the front for fast access to every product but require high pallet quality. Carton flow racks are well-suited for high volume order picking as boxes are loaded on one side and picked from the other. Cantilever racks accommodate oddly shaped materials like lumber. Selective racks provide versatile and cost-effective access to each pallet

1. WHICH PALLET RACK SYSTEM IS
RIGHT FOR YOUR WAREHOUSE?

2. Pallet Rack Expert?
Newbie?
We’ve got you covered.

3. Choosing the correct
pallet rack system for
your warehouse is
VITAL

4. How many pallet rack
systems are there?
Push Back
Drive In
Pallet Flow
Carton Flow
Cantilever
Selective Rack

5. MANYdifferences
youshouldknow

6. Push Back
an ideal way to make optimal use
of your warehouse without
having to slow product rotation

7. store a
greater # of pallets
while
retaining more
pick faces

8. 90%
more storage space
Push Back can offer up to
than other selective systems

9. HOW IT WORKS
Pallets are stored on wheeled carts that
rest on rails
Utilizing gravity, the rails are tilted towards
the loading end of the rack to push the
pallets forward

10. IN
DRIVEDRIVE
IN

11. Cost effective
High Density Storage
First In, Last Out
Custom Designed
DRIVEIN

12. HOW IT WORKS
The system stores
pallets that are driven
in by forklifts and
loaded onto horizontal
rails
Pallets are removed
from the same entry
point

13. Pallet Flow
Space saving
Minimal maintenance
High density storage
Fast and immediate
access to every product

14. LIMITATIONS
High capital investment,
compared to other systems
High pallet quality required
Limited selectivity and
number of SKU’s

15. HOW IT WORKS
The pallets are placed onto rollers,
which the pallets then “flow” towards
the front of the system
Once the pallets have reached the front,
they rest on pallet stops until unloaded

16. CARTON
FLOW
commonly found in
warehouses with high
volume order picking

17. HOW IT WORKS
Boxes are loaded onto
one side of the system
and are picked out of the
other end, after being
slid down the wheel bed

18. Wheel beds consist of rows of
plastic, steel, or aluminum
wheels suspended between
two channels

19. Cantilever Racking
for your oddly shaped
materials (ex. lumber, steel)

20. Cantilever racking is a standing
system with horizontal arms
extending out from a single
vertical column, creating more
horizontal storage space
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21. Ideal for storing long
items in continuous runs

22. +
Advantages
No front access obstructions
Accommodates a wide variety
of load heights
Single sided can be converted to
double sided
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23. Selective Rack
giving access to each
pallet, this is the most cost
effective and simple pallet
rack design

24. Why Selective Pallet Rack?
Versatile: easy to adjust as demands shift
Compatible: most styles are compatible with
each other
Strength: sturdy enough to handle heavy-duty
loads
Ease of assembly: simple lock beams to into
frames

25. whichever you
choose…
AK Material
Handling Systems is
here to assist you.

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