Which is cheaper, gravity-type pallet racks or drive-in pallet racks?

Gravity-type shelving and drive-in shelving are both dense storage shelving systems. With the same area, their storage capacity is almost the same. They are widely used in warehouses of industries such as food and beverages, cold chain, chemicals, and automotive parts. So, which is cheaper, the gravity-type pallet shelving or the drive-in pallet shelving? Let's find out.

Drive-in shelving allows for forklifts to enter the storage aisles to retrieve goods. Its structure is simple, and the price of a single pallet position is generally between 200 and 800 yuan. The specific price depends on the quality of the shelving and the required load-bearing capacity. On the other hand, gravity-type pallet shelving has a more complex structure and requires a roller line and damping system. Therefore, even if the load-bearing requirements are the same, the price of a single pallet position is higher than that of the drive-in shelving. However, compared to the drive-in shelving, its advantages are also obvious. Forklifts only need to store or retrieve goods at the ends of the shelving, resulting in higher efficiency and lower labor costs.

In conclusion, the price of gravity-type pallet shelving is higher than that of drive-in pallet shelving. If the budget is limited, drive-in shelving can be considered. If high efficiency is required, gravity-type shelving can be considered.