Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking fitted with wire decking across each level.
Drive-In Rack in Clearwater, FL
Some warehouses carry only a handful of items, but they carry a lot of each. Building materials and hurricane-supply distributors in North Pinellas are good examples.
Drive-in pallet rack stores those loads in deep lanes the forklift actually drives into. Pallets sit on rails, one behind another, with almost no aisle space wasted.
We lay out drive in warehouse racking for operations from Oldsmar's industrial district to the Tarpon Springs industrial park and up US-19 into Pasco.
Seasonal Surges and Big Lots of the Same Item
Hurricane-supply distribution brings a burst of the same products in the weeks before storm season: water, plywood, generators, tarps. Building materials suppliers stock lumber, block and roofing in a similar way.
That inventory is deep, not wide. A drive-in system lets you hold far more of it per square foot than selective rack would.
Off-season, the same lanes can hold other bulk stock, so the space keeps working year-round.
Drive-In Versus Drive-Through
In a drive-in layout, lanes open on one side only. The last pallet in is the first one out, which suits stable, non-dated goods.
A drive-through layout opens both ends. You load from one aisle and pick from the other, giving first-in, first-out rotation for stock that needs it.
Drive-through pallet racking takes a little more space because of the second aisle, but solves rotation for products with shelf life.
Room to Work in Oldsmar and Tarpon Springs
Oldsmar's industrial district off Tampa Road (SR 580) and Douglas Road sits right near the Hillsborough line. Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor buildings along US-19 and Alt-19 serve the northern half of the county.
Like the rest of Pinellas, these areas have very little vacant land for new buildings. Packing more pallets into the existing footprint is usually cheaper than relocating.
We show the exact position gain over selective rack on the drawing, so the decision rests on numbers.
What Drives the Design
Lane width is set by your pallet size and your forklift's overall width, with clearance on both sides. A truck that is too wide for the lane will damage uprights.
Rail capacity follows your heaviest pallet. The number of levels depends on clear height and the forklift's lift.
Lane depth should match how many pallets of one SKU you hold. Half-empty lanes waste the density you paid for.
Installation and Changes Down the Road
We itemize frames, rails, bracing and labor, and phase the install around your receiving schedule if you are still operating. Our team handles the permit side for you.
Need more depth or an added section later? We plan the original layout with room to extend, and can reconfigure lanes as your product mix shifts.
Recent Installations
A sample of racking projects completed across the region.
Selective Racking with Wire Decking
Selective pallet racking fitted with wire decking on each level, installed under a wood-truss roof.
Carton Flow Racking
Pallet racking set up with carton flow roller lanes on the lower levels.
Drive-In Pallet Racking
Drive-in pallet racking built with deep bays that store pallets several positions deep.
Selective Pallet Racking with Wire Decking
Selective pallet racking fitted with wire decking across each level.
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking installed across a warehouse.
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking fitted with wire decking.
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking in a warehouse.
Push Back Pallet Racking
Push back pallet racking with nested carts that store pallets several deep from one aisle.
Selective Pallet Racking
Selective pallet racking set up along a warehouse wall.
Get a Drive-In Rack Quote in Clearwater
Send the basics and we will come back with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (727) 361-6147.
What's Included:
- Free warehouse consultation
- CAD layout drawings
- Itemized project quote
- Rack type recommendations
- Installation timeline
Drive-In Rack Questions We Hear Most
Drive-In Rack by Service Area
Delivery and installation across Clearwater and the surrounding service areas.
Related Storage and Moving Services
Pallet Rack
Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against.
Pushback Rack
Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach.
Pallet Flow Rack
Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out.
Cantilever Rack
Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold.
Carton Flow Rack
Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases.
Warehouse Relocation
Teardown, label, transfer and reinstall warehouse storage with a layout for the next building.
Where We Work
Located in Clearwater, we serve the entire Pinellas County area with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions.
Clearwater Pallet Racks
Address
2455 Sunset Point Rd
Ste 100
Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone
(727) 361-6147Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ready to Price Drive-In Rack?
Call (727) 361-6147 or request a quote and we will start a layout.