What are Selective Pallet Racking Systems?
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking is a material handling storage aid system that provides efficient use of storage space for palletised loads. It is the most common pallet racking system in use today.
Pallet racking allows the storage of materials in horizontal rows with multiple levels.
Erect-A-Rack carries a wide range of selective pallet racking components and can design a selective racking system to tailor fit your specific space and budgetary requirements.
Our selective racking systems are compatible with all types and sizes of pallets (or skids) and may be used with any type of handling system.
Erect-A-Rack recommends selective pallet racking for clients looking to implement an inexpensive storage system with a high throughput rate and FIFO inventory management for many SKUs and low pallet quantities.
(If you need to accommodate trucks, please see the Erect-A-Rack selective pallet racking truck specifications outlined below.)
SELECTIVE PALLET RACKING SUITS:
- Low volumes (up to 3000 pallets)
- Large range of Stock Keeping Units (SKU)
- Low land cost
- Direct access to every pallet in storage
- Multiple access (more than one truck in same aisle)
Selective Pallet Racking Benefits.
Selective pallet racking is very popular – it is one of Erect-A-Rack’s top selling storage solutions. In deciding whether it’s the right storage solution for you, you’ll need to consider some of the following factors:
Your desired storage density
The amount of floor space and your building height
The placement of your building doors and columns
Inventory accessibility requirements
Inventory rotation requirements
Item/load size and weight
Optimal storage design
Cost of materials and installation
Selective Pallet Racking Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
No special trucks required | Large land area required |
Low cost racks and trucks | High storage cost when volumes are medium and above |
High throughput rates | Limited storage height (12m) |
FIFO inventory management | Medium to wide aisles required for handling |
Floor level is not critical (front loaded) |
Selective Pallet Racking Benefits
(Cubic capacity is based on pallet height and available clear storage height).
Whilst Rack and Truck costs are lowest, storage unit cost is highest when building, racks and trucks are taken into consideration.
Talk to one of the expert teams at Erect-A-Rack to learn more about selective pallet racking solutions or click on the button below to get a fast quote.
FOR REACH TRUCKS (WIDE AISLES FOR MEDIUM VOLUMES)
Aisle widths | Storage Area | Operating aisle area | Lift height | Through-put rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.8 to 3.2m | 45% | 55% | up to 10.5m | 16 – 20 pallets per hour(pph) |
FOR COUNTERBALANCED TRUCKS (WIDE AISLES FOR LOW VOLUMES)
Aisle widths | Storage Area | Operating aisle area | Through-put rate | Lift height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3.8 to 5.5m | 35% | 65% | 20 – 24 pph | up to 8m |