Drive-In Rack in West Jordan, UT
Drive-in rack in West Jordan creates dense reserve storage by putting multiple pallets behind each lane entrance. It works best with deep holdings of relatively few SKUs, where reduced selectivity is an acceptable trade for fewer aisles. Building-products inventory needs particular attention to pallet shape, overhang and consistent load support.
Usable height and lane depth should be considered together. Adding deeper lanes cannot compensate for loads that do not fit the proposed elevations, and additional levels are useful only when the truck can place pallets with adequate clearance. Start with the inventory and handling equipment before deciding how much structure belongs in the available space.
Drive-in rack depth versus working inventory
Choose depth from the quantities actually held per SKU during ordinary replenishment cycles. Include seasonal changes and any batch restrictions. A manufacturer carrying several long runs may fill deep lanes consistently, while a distributor with many short product lines can lose practical capacity to partially occupied lanes.
Single-face loading and retrieval produce LIFO access. Operators place rear loads first and remove front loads before reaching them again. This arrangement suits matching reserve stock that does not require the oldest pallet first, but it is a poor substitute for direct access when order priorities change frequently.
Drive-thru racking opens the opposite end for retrieval and can support FIFO with a controlled movement sequence. It also requires a second working aisle. Compare the rotation advantage with the additional access footprint, then check whether separate batches still need their own dedicated lanes.
Reserve layouts for West Jordan operations
For light manufacturing along Old Bingham Highway and the 7800 South corridor, reserve lanes should connect production output with dispatch without narrowing daily handling routes. Access toward Mountain View Corridor does not determine the right storage depth; product quantities do. The supplier operates as a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., with warehouse equipment supplying and installing services dating from 1997.
Drive-in pallet rack fit checks
Support the actual pallet
Specify rail spacing and bearing from the pallet base, construction and loaded weight. Note uneven loads, projecting packaging and supplier variation. A nominal pallet size does not establish whether its underside will seat correctly on the proposed supports.
Measure the entering truck
Check chassis width, mast geometry, overhead guard and attachment dimensions against the lane. Add the loaded pallet envelope and working clearance. The forklift drives on the floor, with pallets supported separately by the storage rails.
Position the guides
Entry guides should suit the measured pallet and truck combination without reducing required clearance. They provide alignment assistance rather than carrying the vehicle or rack loads. Include entry approach space in the layout, not just the internal opening.
Review refrigerated use
Where a cold room or freezer is involved, establish temperature, moisture exposure and pallet condition. Confirm truck suitability and handling space in that setting. Dense positions should not be counted until the intended equipment can actually serve them.
Drive-in rack alongside production and dispatch
Keep reserve storage distinct from production supply and dispatch staging. Bulk lanes can hold matching finished goods while selective positions serve varied materials or urgent orders. Showing those functions together makes it easier to identify whether deep storage blocks a necessary replenishment path or consumes space needed for outgoing pallets.
Pushback becomes attractive when inventory needs several positions per SKU but frequent retrieval favors keeping trucks in the aisle. It provides LIFO storage without vehicle entry into the rack. Compare that handling pattern with deep-lane occupancy rather than assuming either system wins solely because it offers greater nominal density.
Installation scope should identify the storage components, entry protection, assembly sequence and handover checks. Experienced crews are scheduled and managed around agreed access to the work area. Review lane labels, load limits and placement order with operators, including how damaged pallets or incompatible loads should be excluded.
Recent Installations
Racking projects completed for warehouses across the Salt Lake City metro and Wasatch Front.
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Send building dimensions, available storage height, pallet specifications and the assigned forklift model. Include quantities by product and any batch restrictions. Ask for a comparison that shows working aisles, actual lane occupancy and the roles of reserve, production supply and dispatch. (801) 942-0493.
Salt Lake Pallet Rack
3556 S 5600 W
Suite #1-1293
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
(801) 942-0493Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Other Storage Services in West Jordan
Pallet Rack
Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against.
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Pushback Rack
Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach.
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Pallet Flow Rack
Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out.
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Cantilever Rack
Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold.
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Carton Flow Rack
Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases.
View detailsWarehouse Relocation
Teardown, label, coordinate transport and reinstall rack around a reviewed layout for the next building.
View detailsNearby Areas We Also Serve
Our delivery and installation territory covers the Salt Lake City metro and Wasatch Front, so one team can handle multiple buildings for the same company.
Where We Work
Located in Salt Lake City, we serve the entire Salt Lake metro and Wasatch Front with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions.
Salt Lake Pallet Rack
Address
3556 S 5600 W
Suite #1-1293
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
Phone
(801) 942-0493Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Need Drive-In Rack in West Jordan?
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