Organise pallet stock by item access frequency, batch size and retrieval order. Compare direct access, deep lanes and automated movement to balance capacity with replenishment and dispatch.
Frequent access to different stock items calls for direct access. Large uniform batches may suit deep lanes; confirm FIFO or LIFO against the warehouse process.
Start with the item list and pallet count per item, not just total capacity. Record pallet dimensions, overhang, load weight and height. Large uniform batches and frequently picked mixed stock may need separate zones in the same warehouse.
Direct access matters when a specific item or batch must be retrieved without moving neighbouring stock. Compare deep lanes for compatible batches. FIFO describes receipt and retrieval order; expiry-based FEFO requires batch records and is not provided by a rack structure alone.
Compare layouts on the same floor plan, including storage positions, aisles, receiving and dispatch zones, lift height and available trucks. Compare the agreed frames, beams or rails, protection, delivery and installation scope. Big bags and non-standard containers need supports specified in the project.
| Storage task | Solution | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Many items and selective access | Selective pallet racking → | Individual pallet access from the aisle. |
| Large uniform batches | Drive-In / Drive-Through racking → | Check lane depth and loading order. |
| Separate faces and FIFO flow | Flow racking → | Verify pallet compatibility with the roller lane. |
Frequent access to different stock items calls for direct access. Large uniform batches may suit deep lanes; confirm FIFO or LIFO against the warehouse process.
Direct access to every pallet, from a single bay to a high-bay multi-row system.
Selective rows for very narrow aisles, designed around the specific VNA truck, guidance system and floor flatness.
Two pallets deep for higher density, served by a reach truck with telescopic or double-reach forks.
High-density storage of uniform batches in deep pallet lanes.
Separate loading and picking faces for a controlled FIFO flow of pallets or cartons.
Several pallets deep, loaded and retrieved from one face.
A radio shuttle moves pallets inside a deep lane without forklift entry.
Pallet rows on powered mobile bases for high density with one or more active aisles.
No. Also compare item code access, replenishment speed, truck constraints and aisle space. Capacity on the same floor area changes with the handling process.
Project preparation guide (in Russian) →Match your chosen layout to the cargo, environment, equipment and handling process in your industry.
Rack manufacturing starts with load dimensions, weight per level and the building layout. Profiles, connections and finishes are selected against the agreed specification. Geometry, markings and the completeness of the assembly kit are checked before dispatch.
The photographs show Maxstore production facilities. The project specifies the components and permissible loads for your warehouse.
