In a Drive-Thru system, each bay is dedicated to a single type of product, but is ideal for FASTER moving products per tunnel.
Pallet loading and retrieval can be from aisles at either end and is used where first-in/first-out (FIFO principle) is desirable. Requires main aisles at each end of the storage system.
- Each system is individually designed
- Low cost / high density storage
- Significant saving of floor space
- Ideal for freezer applications
- Uses less vertical height, may allow for an extra pallet level
| Performance of Racking System | Bulk Storage | Selective Pallet Rack | Drive-Thru Rack |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Selectivity of individual pallets |
40% |
100% |
40% |
|
Use of floor space |
80% |
50% |
80% |
|
Utilization of pallet posting |
70% |
98% |
60% |
|
Speed of access and throughput |
80% |
80% |
50% |
|
Stock rotation (FIFO) |
40% |
60% |
60% |
|
Use of building height |
30% |
80% |
80% |
|
Efficient Bottom Level Case Picker |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Ease of relocation |
100% |
100% |
70% |
|
System adjustability |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
Specialist handling equipment |
No |
No |
No-But Restricted |