What is the difference between heavy-duty racks and drive in racks

1、 Design Features

Heavy duty racks are a type of storage rack suitable for storing large and heavy items. Its design features are mainly reflected in columns, beams, and trays. Columns are generally made of rectangular steel pipes or cold-rolled steel plates, while crossbeams are made of channel steel or I-beams. The tray is selected based on the characteristics and weight of the stored items. Heavy duty racks usually use one-way entry and exit, which is easy to operate and has high storage efficiency.

Drive in racking is a type of racking suitable for storing large quantities of similar products. Its design features are mainly reflected in the aspects of import and export and supporting structure. There is usually only one or two racks for import and export, and goods are directly driven into the racks by trucks. The supporting structure is composed of crossbeams and vertical supports, which can withstand large loads. Drive in racks usually use bidirectional entry and exit, with large storage capacity, but the operation is relatively complex.

2、 Applicable scenarios

Heavy duty racks are suitable for storing heavy and bulky items such as steel, pipes, mechanical equipment, etc. Due to its high storage unit height and heavy load capacity, it can generally only be operated manually and is not suitable for high-frequency access operations.
Drive in racks are suitable for storing the same type of goods, such as beverages, food, cosmetics, etc. Due to its low storage unit height and high cargo density, it is suitable for fast access operations using forklifts. However, the height of the storage unit of the drive in rack is limited, and the height and size of the stored items must meet the design requirements of the rack.

3、 Comparison of advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of heavy-duty racks are simple structure, high load-bearing capacity, and high storage efficiency; The disadvantage is that the operation is relatively difficult and not suitable for high-frequency access operations.
The advantages of a drive in rack are high storage density, large storage capacity, and fast access speed; The disadvantage is that the design requirements are relatively strict, and the height and size of the stored items must meet the requirements of the rack design, which is not suitable for storing different types of items.

4、 Summary

Heavy duty racks and drive in racks are two common types of warehouse racking systems. They have different design features, applicable scenarios, and advantages and disadvantages. When choosing a rack type, it is necessary to consider factors such as the characteristics of stored items, storage space requirements, and access frequency, and choose the most suitable rack type to improve storage efficiency and reduce costs.