Double-Deep Drive-In Pallet Rack Installation for Food Distribution Facility

A Denver-based meats and food distribution company required a high-density pallet rack solution that would maximize storage capacity within a facility constrained by low ceiling clearance and challenging site access conditions.

The Challenge: Maximize Storage in a Low-Clearance, Limited-Access Facility

The client needed to increase pallet storage density while working within a warehouse that presented two major constraints:

• Low ceiling clearance limiting vertical configuration options

• Limited access requiring materials to be lifted into the facility by crane

The project required careful coordination, precise engineering, and experienced installation crews to safely maneuver materials into place without disrupting operations.

The Solution: Double-Deep Drive-In Pallet Rack System

Western Storage and Handling designed and installed a double-deep drive-in pallet rack system manufactured by Interlake Mecalux. Drive-in racking is ideal for high-density storage of large quantities of similar SKUs, particularly in food distribution environments.

The system allowed forklifts to enter rack lanes for deep pallet storage, maximizing cubic space within the building footprint.

Key Features of the Installation

• 78 bays of double-deep drive-in pallet rack

• High-density configuration optimized for low ceiling clearance

• Interlake Mecalux structural rack system

• Crane-assisted material delivery

• Complete professional installation

• Single point of contact and full project management

Results: Increased Storage Density and Efficient Space Utilization

Despite the facility’s physical constraints, WSH successfully delivered a high-density storage solution that maximized available space and improved operational efficiency.

The completed installation provided:

• Increased pallet storage capacity

• Maximum cubic space utilization

• Efficient storage for food distribution inventory

• Safe and coordinated crane-assisted installation

• Streamlined project management from start to finish

Need to Maximize Storage in a Challenging Warehouse?

Western Storage and Handling designs and installs engineered pallet rack systems that optimize space, even in low-clearance or hard-to-access facilities.

Request a consultation to explore the right high-density storage solution for your operation.