Double-Deep Pallet Racking
DistribuTek Leaning Center
Double-Deep racking systems are comprised of two selective racks placed one behind
the other. Depth of storage is two pallets, and a deep reach truck is neede
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to handle a pallet in the rear slot. Four pallets, two on each side, are accessible
from the same aisle. It is desirable to store the same item in both the front and rear slot to avoid double handling. Different storage levels, however, can contain
different items. This rack design is ideal if you have
product which you need separated for individual and immediate picking. Loads do
not need to be stackable, and may be of varying heights and widths.
In instances
where the load depth is highly variable, it may be necessary to provide load supports
or decking. An advantage to double-deep
over traditional selective racking is the increased storage density that is obtained
without a large increase in cost. However the lower cost of the racking system as
compared to
other denser storage modules such as Pushback and Pallet Flow, may be
offset by the need for a deep-reach lift truck. Speed of retrieval and put-away
functions are often made less desirable with a double-deep system due to the slower
reach mechanism on the deep=reach equipment.
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