Difference between cross beam racking system and double deep pallet racking system

 

Relationship between cross-beam racking system and double deep pallet racking system 

Beam racking is a racking system used in a variety of industries, while double-depth pallet racking system is derived from it. Therefore, there are often comparisons between these two types of racking, so what is the difference between beam racking and double-depth pallet racking? Don't worry, you'll understand after reading this article!

 

       

	Beam racking	double depth pallet racking
Rack structure	It is assembled by column, diagonal brace, cross brace, cross beam and bolt.	It is a kind of dense shelving, and this shelving system adopts double-row side-by-side design structure.
Forklift Type	Conventional forklift	scissor lift trucks
Access method	FIFO	First in, last out
Picking rate	The cross-beam racking can be accessed at any one of the bays, which is convenient and quick to operate, effectively improving work efficiency.	Because of the deeper storage bay, the double-depth pallet racking picking rate is not as high as that of the beam racking, which is only fifty percent.
Storage capacity	Normal storage capacity	Up to 30% more storage capacity under the same site conditions

 

Well, the above is the difference between beam shelving and double depth pallet racking, I believe we all have a certain understanding. When you buy storage shelves, you must choose according to the characteristics of the stored products and the use of needs.

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