The Most Popular Types of Warehouse Racking

Pallet racking is a fundamental component to modern warehouse storage. There are many types of racking systems for you to choose from, but there are a few that stand out among the rest. These systems are customizable, safe, effective, and caters to a wide array of businesses. Here are the most popular types warehouse racking, and why they’ve earned that title.

Teardrop Pallet Racking

Teardrop pallet racking is Simply Rack’s most popular warehouse storage system. It is universally renowned for its versatility, durability, and ease of installation. The teardrop-shaped holes that the system is named after ensures safety by easily locking beams into place. Teardrop pallet racking is widely used in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities as it maximizes space and efficiency while being cost-effective.

Teardrop pallet racking’s popularity stems from its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with a wide range of accessories such as column protectors. It is very adaptable to different configurations to meet your warehouse needs, and it allows forklifts to easily access each pallet rack. With teardrop pallet racking you can adjust the beam heights to accommodate various pallet sizes. This makes diverse inventories easily accommodated for. Teardrop pallet racking is a very popular type of warehouse racking with all of the features to support it. Check out our teardrop racking options to see if this system is right for you!

Drive-In Racking

The drive-in racking system is designed to optimize warehouse space while accommodating a large volume of homogeneous products. In these systems, pallets are loaded and removed from racks in the same aisle. This removes the need for multiple isles, maximizing the available space. In drive-in systems, pallets are stored on rails running across the length of the rack. Forklifts drive into the structure to deposit or retrieve pallets. 

Drive-in racking is a popular option for industries dealing with large quantities of identical products. Businesses benefit most when the order of storage and retrieval is not critical, such as cold storage facilities, but can be adjusted for First In, First Out and Last In, First Out systems. With this level of customization options and storage space optimization, it is easy to understand why drive-in racking is a popular choice for Simply Rack customers.

Push-back Pallet Racking

Push back racking is highly favored as a warehouse storage system, renowned for its exceptional efficiency and ease of assembly. this system features rails and nested carts influenced by gravity. The push back mechanism enables loading and retrieval of pallets from the same aisle. This results in a Last In, First Out system.

This innovative approach guarantees seamless inventory rotation and retrieval, making push back racking a top choice for warehouses with diverse requirements and high turnover rates. Despite its simplicity, push back racking offers efficiency and reliability. It is a preferred option for warehouse managers aiming to maximize vertical storage space without sacrificing functionality. 

Which one is right for you?