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Drive-in Racking: Maximum Density, Minimal Footprint<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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When you store many identical pallets and the speed of individual retrieval matters less than the quantity you can accommodate, drive-in racking fills the warehouse by eliminating almost all aisles. The forklift enters the structure and deposits pallets deep inside.<\/p>\n<\/div>

We design and manufacture drive-in racking in our facilities in Mornico al Serio (Bergamo<\/a>) since 1975, sized for your specific pallet and forklift.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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When Drive-in Racking is the Right Choice<\/h3><\/div>

Drive-in racking is not “a cheaper pallet rack.” It is an accumulation structure: it performs best with few SKUs and many identical pallets, where you can forgo direct access to individual pallets in exchange for density.<\/p>\n<\/div>

If you have many different SKUs and high turnover, selective pallet racking remains more efficient: that’s the first thing we check.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Do you need direct access to every pallet?<\/h4><\/div>
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Custom Drive-in: Density Comes from Sizing, Not Standard<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Poorly designed drive-in racking leads to lost pallets and damage; well-designed racking utilizes every cubic meter of the warehouse.<\/p>\n

The difference lies in the sizing: lanes, guides, and heights calculated for the actual pallet and the forklift that enters the structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Higher Density than Pallet Racking<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
By eliminating most aisles, drive-in racking accommodates many more pallets for the same footprint compared to selective racking. It is the right structure when floor space is the primary constraint.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Structures Sized for Your Pallet<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
Lanes and heights are not standard: we calculate them based on your pallets, forklifts, and warehouse height. The guides accompany the forklift and reduce the risk of damage deep inside.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>FIFO or LIFO According to Rotation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
Entry and exit from the same side (LIFO) or from two opposite sides (FIFO): the choice depends on how your goods need to rotate.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Drive-in racking configurations.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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We start with goods rotation and volumes: from there, we define channel depth, number of levels, and flow logic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

LIFO \u2014 access from one side<\/h4><\/div>

Loading and unloading from the same side: the last pallet in is the first out. For accumulation and goods without strict rotation requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

FIFO \u2014 flow-through<\/h4><\/div>

Loading and unloading from opposite sides: the first pallet in is the first out. For perishable products and orderly rotation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Seismic-Resistant<\/h4><\/div>

Sizing according to NTC for areas with significant seismicity, where deep loads require specific verifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Integrable with Mezzanine or Pallet Racking<\/h4><\/div>

Combinable with other structures in the same warehouse, to manage accumulation and selectivity together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From site survey to final testing, without intermediaries<\/h3><\/div>\n

We manufacture the structure, and our technicians oversee the installation. In drive-in racking, the sizing of the guides is crucial, which is why the team that calculates is the same that installs.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What we achieve is a short supply chain: a single point of contact, changes managed in real time, and clear responsibility at every stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Shelving Design, Manufacturing, Installation, and Maintenance<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Free On-Site Inspection<\/h5><\/div>

We measure the space, analyze your movements, and understand what you are storing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Technical Design<\/h5><\/div>

Warehouse layout + structural dimensioning + detailed quote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Custom Production<\/h5><\/div>

Cutting, welding, and painting at our facilities in Bergamo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Assembly and Testing<\/h5><\/div>

Installation with in-house teams. Technical documentation provided upon testing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Compliance and safety of drive-in racking.<\/h3><\/div>

Drive-in racking operates with the forklift inside the structure: sizing and inspections are more critical than elsewhere. UNI EN 15629 and UNI EN 15635 standards require periodic inspections by qualified personnel, and the employer is responsible. We design according to current regulations, with NTC seismic criteria where necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We perform inspections and adjustments on MCT structures and on racking from other brands. The technical report can be used as safety documentation within the company.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Drive-in Racking Installations, Explained in Detail<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Seismic cantilever system<\/a><\/h5><\/div>
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Heavy-duty cantilever system with custom coloring<\/a><\/h5><\/div>
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drive-in Racking<\/h2><\/div>