Measure clear height and aisles, set storage density and rack depth, and lay out racks reasonably to improve warehouse space utilization.
Clear height and floor. Measure the actual clear height of the warehouse (the usable height after deducting beams, pipes and lighting), and confirm floor flatness and load capacity — these determine the number of rack levels and the rack type.
Aisles and operations. Manual-picking aisles are relatively narrow; forklift aisles must be reserved according to the forklift turning radius, while also meeting fire-aisle and evacuation requirements.
When clear height allows, use mezzanine rack or steel platform to expand a second level; when goods have few SKUs and large batch sizes, use drive-in rack to raise storage density; plan rack depth and main aisles reasonably to reduce wasted space.
Heavy-duty pallet rack, mainly for palletized forklift operations, suits warehouses with a level floor and up-to-standard load capacity; sorting areas with frequent picking can be fitted with flow rack to improve picking efficiency.
Answers to common questions about rack selection, load capacity, installation and warehouse planning.
Manual-picking aisles are relatively narrow; forklift aisles must be reserved according to the forklift turning radius (commonly around 2.5-3.5 m), subject to the actual truck model and operation mode.
You can raise clear-height use (mezzanine / steel platform), raise storage density (drive-in rack) or reasonably compress non-operating aisles, planned according to goods turnover.
It suits warehouses with a level floor, up-to-standard load capacity, and mainly palletized forklift operations.
Yes. Rack layout must meet requirements for fire aisles, evacuation and sprinkler coverage, and follow fire-safety codes.
