Pallet Rack: Configurations

Selectivity vs. storage density: choosing the right rack style for your application


There are a variety of configurations for storage rack, all which acheive a different level of selectivity and storage density. Steel King manufactures a variety of rack configurations for your storage needs including selective, pushback and flow rack.  For more information, email Steel King, or call (800) 826-0203. The basic configuration styles are: 

Selective rack
This versatile choice provides 100% selectivity to every load. You can always access every pallet. However, they require numerous aisles and result in lower storage density than some other alternatives. For faster moving product, and the best access, selective racks are the system of choice.

Selective Rack Configuration
Selective racks require aisle space but deliver maximum access to stored pallets.


Drive-in, double-deep, and pushback rack
These systems are designed to store pallets two, three, or more deep. These kinds of rack systems offer greater storage density than selective racks, but less selectivity. They are "last-in, first-out" systems with reduced selectivity, and great product density. For items that will have longer life in storage, and don't require immediate access, these systems are an excellent solution.

Drive-In Configuration
Drive-In, Double-Deep and Pushback racks offer greater storage density at the cost of accessibility.


Flow storage rack
Unsurpassed storage density is the key strength of flow rack systems. They are limited only by the size of your facility. Flow storage systems offer automatic "first-in, first-out" product rotation, an advantage with perishable and time-sensitive products.

Flow storage configuration
Flow storage is the ultimate in high density storage, with the product access limited to the front of the system).