What Is Double-Deep Racking?
Selective rack two pallet positions deep, worked from one aisle by a double-reach truck. Aisles drop almost in half.
How It Works
Load back then front; pick front then back.
- Two deep, one aisleTwo frames tied together, worked from one face.
- Double-reach truckTelescoping forks reach the back.
- One SKU per laneNothing gets buried.
- Standard partsNew or used selective parts.
Advantages of Double-Deep Racking.
- 30 to 40% more pallets than selective in the same building.
- Fast install. No rails or carts.
- No pallet more than one from the aisle.
- Converts from existing selective rows.
What to Know Before You Buy
- Double-reach truck required.
- 50% selectivity. Front comes out before back.
- Best with two or more pallets per SKU.
- Beam levels a few inches taller for the reach mechanism.
Double-Deep Racking Components
Double-Deep Racking From Every Side
Where Double-Deep Racking Is Used
- Distribution centers with multi-pallet SKUs.
- Cold storage. Fewer aisles to cool.
- Manufacturers staging full pallets.
- Selective warehouses out of floor.
Common questions
Can I convert my selective rack to double-deep?
Often yes, if the frames and beams are rated for the loads. We add a second row, tie it with row spacers and adjust beam levels.
What truck do I need?
A double-reach (deep-reach) truck.
How is this different from push-back?
Push-back uses nested carts and a counterbalance truck and goes deeper. Double-deep uses standard beams and a double-reach truck and costs less per position.
