{"id":5776,"date":"2014-12-16T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2014-12-16T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/?p=5776"},"modified":"2023-06-15T21:03:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T02:03:26","slug":"high-density-pallet-storage-racks-comparing-pushback-drive-in-and-flow-rail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/16\/high-density-pallet-storage-racks-comparing-pushback-drive-in-and-flow-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"High Density Pallet Storage: Comparing Pushback vs. Drive-In"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"pallet<\/p>\n

When comparing different methods of storing and accessing pallet loads on rack, the choices can be complex.<\/p>\n

Do I go with Push-Back Rack using gravity feed to deliver loads to the front edge? What about the loss of vertical space? What if something gets hung up? How about Drive-In Rack? Do I trust my forklift drivers to maneuver carefully enough? What would a rack collapse cost me?<\/p>\n

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Which rack style to choose?<\/h3>\n

In the table below, you’ll find listed major factors and features that best serve moving pallets in and out of storage. It should help make your choice easier when you must decide on a rack style for your facility.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Factors<\/b><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDrive-In<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nScore<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPush-Back<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nScore<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Picking \/ replenish speed<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSlow<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFast<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic replenishment in front<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deep Lane Storage Capability<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10+<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optimizes vertical storage space<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAverage<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Restricted by pallet length<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0None<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Restricted by pallet width<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Yes<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Restricted by length + width combined<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Yes<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Yes<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Restricted by pallet weight<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Product damage potential<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Horizontal storage of pallets<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Yes<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0No<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Pallet jams within the system<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Low<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0System derails<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Low<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Run-away pallets fears<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0None<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Food-grade standard components<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Optional<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Optional<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Rust-proof<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Optional<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Optional<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Cooler \/ freezer compatibility<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Optional<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Optional<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Used rack compatibility<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Low<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Low<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Damaged rack part replacement<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Easy<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Hard<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Relocation of storage levels<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Hard<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Forklift circulates inside rack structure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Yes<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0No<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Forklift rack abuse potential<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0High<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Low<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Reach truck compatibility<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0No<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Yes<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Accident frequency<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0High<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Resale value $$<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u00a0Medium<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Scorecard<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nDrive-In<\/b><\/td>\n50<\/b><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPush-Back<\/b><\/td>\n48<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The right choice means long term savings year-in and year-out<\/h4>\n

As you can see by the scores, each rack style has significantly different features and benefits. Keep those in mind as you consider new rack storage or re-doing existing storage areas. Giving it careful thought now will save money, time, and labor over the long term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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