Heavy-Duty Drive-In & Drive-Through Racking System
Manufactured by Divakaran Storage in Gujarat, India, our Industrial Drive-In Pallet Racking systems deliver maximum cubic volume utilization by eliminating working access aisles. Engineered for uniform pallet loads, cold storage distribution centers, and high-volume batch fulfillment operations worldwide.
Technical Engineering Specifications
| Primary Structural Material | High-Tensile Cold-Rolled Steel / Heavy-Section Stainless |
| Frame Height Capabilities | Standard up to 15 ft (Custom Engineered up to 35+ ft) |
| Load Rating per Level | 500 kg to 2,000 kg per pallet position (Uniform Load) |
| Operational Access Model | FILO (First-In, Last-Out) / FIFO (Drive-Through Option) |
| Standard Surface Finish | Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating or Hot-Dip Galvanized |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 20 Units / Pallet Bays |
| Production & Dispatch Lead Time | 7 to 10 Working Days (Standard Project Modules) |
| Application Environments | Cold Chains, Freezers, Food & Beverage, 3PL Distribution |
High-Density Storage Principles: Drive-In vs Drive-Through
In standard selective pallet racking, up to 60% of warehouse floor area is dedicated strictly to forklift access aisles. Divakaran Drive-In Pallet Racking consolidates multiple storage rows into continuous deep lanes, allowing forklifts to enter the structural bays to deposit and retrieve pallets directly from heavy-gauge side support rails.
This layout increases warehouse storage capacity by up to 80% compared to conventional aisle-dependent designs. Depending on batch logistics and inventory expiration profiles, the system can be configured in two distinct structural arrangements:
Custom Structural Sizing & International Compliance
Every industrial drive-in rack produced in our Umbergaon facility is modeled to structural design standards including FEM 10.2.02 and EN 15512. Whether requiring standard heights up to 15 feet or multi-level high-bay cold storage up to 35+ feet, components are manufactured with automated CNC roll-forming accuracy to guarantee modular interchangeability and plumb column alignments.
Global Export Packing & Site Erection Support
Divakaran provides knock-down bundle packaging optimized for sea container loading across 20ft and 40ft High Cube containers. All shipments include marked structural assemblies, certified hardware packs, comprehensive anchor sets, and detailed CAD erection drawings for seamless local assembly in the Middle East, North America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Warehouse Storage Density Benchmarks
Evaluate how Drive-In pallet systems compare with alternative warehouse racking configurations.
| Racking Type | Floor Area Utilization | Direct Pallet Accessibility | Stock Rotation Profile | Forklift Lane Requirements | Optimal Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-In Pallet Racking | 65% – 85% (High Density) | Lane-dependent (Low) | FILO / LIFO | Internal drive-in lanes | Cold storage, bulk homogenous SKUs |
| Selective Pallet Racking | 35% – 45% (Standard) | 100% Direct Immediate | FIFO | Full working aisles per rack face | FMCG, 3PL, high-mix distribution |
| Drive-Through Pallet Racking | 60% – 80% (High Density) | Lane-dependent (Low) | FIFO | Dedicated loading & retrieval aisles | Perishable foodstuffs, pharma batches |
| Cantilever Racking | 45% – 60% (Medium) | 100% Unobstructed Face | Direct Access | Standard or narrow forklift aisles | Pipes, lumber, structural steel, rolls |
Frequently Asked Engineering Questions
Essential guidance for facility directors, supply chain managers, and procurement officers.