Pallet Racking Systems

At Conesco Storage Systems, we specialize in providing comprehensive pallet racking solutions tailored to your warehouse’s unique needs. Our expertise ensures efficient space utilization, improved inventory management, and streamlined operations.

What Is Pallet Racking?

Pallet racking is a material handling storage system designed to store palletized goods in horizontal rows with multiple levels. These systems maximize vertical space, enhance inventory accessibility, and are integral to efficient warehouse operations.

Types of Pallet Racking Systems

Choosing the right pallet racking system is essential to optimizing space, improving efficiency, and supporting safe material handling in your facility. At Conesco, we offer a range of pallet racking solutions tailored to your operational needs.

Selective Pallet Racking

The most common and versatile racking system, selective pallet racking provides direct access to every pallet. It’s ideal for operations that stock a wide variety of SKUs and require immediate access to each product.

Best for: General warehousing, retail distribution, and operations with high SKU variety.

Key Benefits:

  • Simple and cost-effective.
  • Compatible with standard forklifts.
  • Easy to install, adjust, or expand.
  • Supports FIFO inventory management.

Drive-In / Drive-Through Racking

These high-density systems allow forklifts to drive directly into the racking lanes. Drive-In systems use a single access point (LIFO), while Drive-Through systems allow access from both ends (FIFO).

Best for: Storing large quantities of the same product with low SKU variability.

Key Benefits:

  • Maximizes cubic storage by reducing aisle space.
  • Ideal for cold storage or bulk inventory.
  • Increases storage density without expanding your footprint.

Push-Back Racking

Push-back racking uses nested carts that move along inclined rails. Pallets are loaded from the front, and each additional pallet pushes the others back. As pallets are removed, the next slides forward automatically.

Best for: High-density storage with moderate SKU selectivity.

Key Benefits:

  • Stores 2–6 pallets deep per lane.
  • Increases storage space while maintaining accessibility.
  • Reduces forklift travel time and improves picking efficiency.

Pallet Flow Racking (Gravity Flow)

Pallet flow racks use gravity rollers that allow pallets to flow from the loading end to the picking end automatically. It supports FIFO inventory control and is ideal for high-turnover products.

Best for: Time-sensitive or perishable goods, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics hubs.

Key Benefits:

  • Ensures consistent FIFO rotation.
  • Speeds up picking operations.
  • Reduces handling labor and forklift traffic.

Double-Deep Racking

Double-deep racking stores two pallets deep on each side of the aisle. This system requires deep-reach forklifts but offers more storage capacity compared to standard selective racking.

Best for: Warehouses with multiple pallets of the same SKU and medium selectivity needs.

Key Benefits:

  • Increases storage density without requiring specialized infrastructure.
  • More efficient use of floor space than standard selective systems.
  • Lower cost and complexity than drive-in systems.

Cantilever Racking

Cantilever racking is designed to store long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items such as lumber, steel pipes, or furniture. It features horizontal arms that extend from a central upright column.

Best for: Industries that handle oversized or non-standard loads.

Key Benefits:

  • Provides open access without vertical obstructions.
  • Customizable to different load sizes and weights.
  • Easy to load with forklifts or manually depending on item size.

Why Choose Conesco?

With decades of experience, Conesco offers:

Ready to Optimize Your Storage?

Now that you’ve explored the pallet racking options, the next step is applying the right solution to your space, inventory, and workflow. Whether you need to maximize vertical storage, improve SKU access, or design for future growth, our team of experts is ready to help.

Schedule a free consultation today and let’s turn your warehouse challenges into a customized, efficient racking strategy.