--- title: "Drive-In Rack in Akron, OH" url: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/drive-in-rack description: "Drive-in rack in Akron for dense rubber and industrial supply storage. Compare LIFO lanes and drive-thru options: (216) 434-6607." lang: en --- Image: Drive-In Rack system inside a Ohio warehouse (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/beab1478-58f7-4a44-b96f-64726201a97b/drive-in-hero.jpg) Akron, Ohio # Drive-In Rack in Akron, OH Drive-in rack in Akron gives high-volume storage its densest footprint: forklifts travel directly into the lane and set pallets on continuous rails, several positions deep. Rubber processing and industrial supply operations along I-77, I-76 and SR-8 often hold many pallets of a few compounds or product families, which is exactly the inventory profile a drive-in pallet rack is built for. The trade is access for density. A drive-in lane works last-in, first-out, so the newest pallet must leave before the stock behind it. Where rotation matters, a drive-thru racking arrangement with aisles on both sides restores a first-in sequence at the cost of that second aisle. (216) 434-6607 ## Drive-In Rack for Akron's Few-SKU Inventories Density only pays when lanes stay full. We start with your SKU count, pallets per SKU and batch sizes, then size lane depth so a lane empties within a normal work cycle. Half-empty deep lanes waste more space than they save, and that math belongs in the proposal. We are a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., supplying and installing rack since 1997. Your quote identifies rails, uprights, guides and protection as itemized new material, with lane depths and load ratings stated for the pallets you actually run. Free warehouse consultation CAD layout with position counts Installation by experienced crews we schedule and manage Image: Drive-in pallet rack lanes fitted with continuous rails (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/d06798be-e30d-4798-b2b8-0f6760145739/drive-in-pallet-rack.jpg) Image: Drive-in warehouse racking loaded with bulk pallets (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/beab1478-58f7-4a44-b96f-64726201a97b/drive-in-hero.jpg) ### Akron Buildings and Forklift Fit Older factory floors around Kenmore and the SR-8 corridor often run 14 to 24 foot clear heights with tight columns, so lane orientation and column protection need measuring before depth is chosen. Forklift fit matters as much as the rack: mast height, overhead guard width and turning room decide whether a lane is workable at all. rubber processing industrial supply ## How Drive-In Rack Lanes Work This design replaces beams with continuous rails. The forklift enters the lane and places each pallet behind the last one. 1 ### Rails carry the load Pallets rest on rail ledges rather than cross beams, so rail spacing and pallet base dimensions must match before anything is ordered. 2 ### LIFO or drive-thru Single-entry lanes run last-in, first-out. Opening both ends creates drive-thru racking with a first-in sequence and a second aisle. 3 ### Guides protect the structure Floor or rail guides keep the truck centered in the lane. They reduce upright contact and give operators a clear path in and out. 4 ### Depth follows volume Lane depth is set by pallets per SKU and batch turnover, not by how far the building wall happens to be. ## Specifying Drive-In Racking for an Akron Building The consultation starts with pallet dimensions, gross weights, batch quantities and the forklift that will work the lanes. Mast height, guard width and tire type all affect whether a deep lane is practical in your building. The design fixes lane depth, orientation and entry position on a CAD layout with position counts. Cooler or freezer service changes component selection, and unheated buildings get that review as well. Experienced installation crews we schedule and manage assemble the lanes, anchor the structure to the floor and fit protection. Handover includes documented load ratings and lane assignments your operators can work from. Compare the storage options below against the inventory in your Akron building. Akron warehouse storage: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron Drive-in system overview: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/drive-in-rack Pushback options in Akron: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/pushback-rack Akron pallet flow lanes: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/pallet-flow-rack Many pallets of few SKUs Bulk compound or supply reserve Cooler and freezer buildings Operations that can work LIFO Call (216) 434-6607: (216) 434-6607 ## Recent Installations Racking projects completed for warehouses across Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/9e6d591a-1b42-4328-8d0c-3ff129072082/project-orange-blue-rack.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/e271d582-2fce-4cff-97da-462ddab27097/project-blue-tall-rack.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/ec5ca081-4183-457a-914c-fb74a5815fa2/project-dc-aisle.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/9bee7a3e-6b3b-4d2b-8863-c37f0e1dd966/project-distribution-center.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/880d5178-c293-49a2-82ae-3365f0c1628c/project-drive-in.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/91e4b43a-9eb0-4105-9d30-657028a00c91/project-loaded-aisle.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/e1312ce4-7800-4267-82fd-dd273b917f2a/project-igt-install.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/259a43d6-5be8-4f8e-920d-5c0dcdcf44a4/project-wire-deck.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/aa0a820f-d334-4983-9a3f-a2435e8bb4aa/project-shelving-bays.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/b572c5bc-8d66-4163-afa0-d13a2eb10eef/project-green-orange-rack.jpg) View More Projects: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/projects ## Get a Drive-In Rack Quote for Your Akron Warehouse For an Akron dense-lane review, send your SKU count, pallets per SKU, pallet dimensions and forklift specs. We will follow up with lane depths, position counts and an itemized proposal. ### Cleveland Pallet Rack 11811 Shaker Blvd. Ste 204 #1118 Cleveland, OH 44120 (216) 434-6607 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Akron Drive-In Rack Questions ### Should our rubber compound storage run drive-in or drive-thru? ### How deep can a drive-in lane go? ### Will our forklift work inside the lanes? ### When is pushback a better choice than drive-in? ## Other Rack Types We Supply in Akron ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/pallet-flow-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Teardown, identify, transfer and reinstall your storage systems with a plan for the new building. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Adjacent Northeast Ohio buildings can be reviewed in the same visit when their inventories differ. Drive-In Rack in Cleveland: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/cleveland/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Canton: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/canton/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Lorain: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/lorain/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Elyria: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/elyria/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Mentor: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/mentor/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Parma: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/parma/drive-in-rack View All Service Areas: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Cleveland, we serve the entire Northeast Ohio with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Cleveland Pallet Rack #### Address 11811 Shaker Blvd. Ste 204 #1118 Cleveland, OH 44120 #### Phone (216) 434-6607 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Need Drive-In Rack in Akron? 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