--- title: "Drive-In Rack in Aurora, OH" url: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora/drive-in-rack description: "Drive-in rack in Aurora for dense reserve storage in newer flex buildings. Review lane depth and forklift fit: (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) Aurora, Ohio # Drive-In Rack in Aurora, OH Drive-in rack in Aurora suits operations that receive and ship the same products in quantity. Instead of a beam level for every pallet, the forklift drives into the lane and sets loads on rails, packing reserve inventory several pallets deep. Light manufacturing and industrial distribution along SR-43 and SR-82 often hold exactly that kind of repeat stock. Newer bulk and flex buildings in this corridor offer 28 to 36 feet of clear height, which lets a drive-in pallet rack add levels as well as depth. The layout decision is still about turnover: a lane earns its floor area only when it fills and empties on a regular cycle. (216) 434-6607 ## Drive-In Pallet Rack: Rails, Lanes and Rotation Drive-in racking trades individual pallet access for density. Understanding the rotation rule is the first design decision. 1 ### Continuous support rails Each level carries pallets on rails running the lane depth. Rail position follows the pallet base, so underside dimensions are measured up front. 2 ### Last-in, first-out by default The most recent pallet blocks the ones behind it. Operations with date-sensitive stock usually open the far end and run drive-thru instead. 3 ### Truck clearance in the lane The forklift works inside the structure, so mast, guard and fork dimensions set the lane width and height clearances. 4 ### Depth tied to batch size Lanes are sized so one SKU fills a lane and empties on a normal cycle. Oversized depth strands positions behind slow stock. ## Drive-In Rack Design and Installation in Aurora We begin with your pallet dimensions, load weights, SKU counts and the lift truck that will enter the lanes. Those facts set rail spacing, lane width and level heights before any layout is drawn. The CAD layout shows lane orientation, entry aisles and position counts for the actual building, including column protection where trucks turn into lanes. Freezer or unheated space is flagged for cold-appropriate component selection. Installation is handled by experienced crews we schedule and manage. The structure is anchored to the floor, guides and protection are fitted, and handover covers load ratings and lane assignments. Related storage pages for your Aurora operation: Aurora warehouse storage: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora Drive-in system overview: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/drive-in-rack Pushback options in Aurora: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora/pushback-rack Aurora pallet flow lanes: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora/pallet-flow-rack Repeat SKUs received in quantity Reserve stock behind active picking High-clear buildings adding levels Seasonal inventory stored in bulk Call (216) 434-6607: (216) 434-6607 ## Where Drive-In Rack Fits Aurora Inventory Start with the SKU list, not the building. If twenty pallets of one item arrive together and ship together, a deep lane makes sense. If every pallet is a different item, selective or pushback positions will serve you better, and we will say so during the consultation. This site is a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., a rack supplier and installer since 1997. Proposals itemize rails, frames, guides and protection as new material, with lane depths and ratings matched to your documented loads. 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) ### Aurora Building Heights and Lane Layout The SR-43 and SR-82 corridors mix newer distribution space with older light-manufacturing floors. Taller buildings allow more rail levels per lane, while older floors may limit height and require tighter column protection. Door positions and dock approaches decide which walls can carry lanes without blocking receiving. light manufacturing industrial distribution ## 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 Aurora Warehouse Planning dense reserve storage in Aurora? Send your SKU list, pallet specs and forklift details. We will respond with lane options 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 ## Aurora Drive-In Rack Questions ### How many SKUs should feed a drive-in block? ### Can a taller Aurora building add rail levels? ### What pallet condition does drive-in racking need? ### Is drive-in cheaper per position than selective rack? ## Other Rack Types We Supply in Aurora ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora/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/aurora/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/aurora/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora/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/aurora/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve We design and install dense storage across the Route 8 and Turnpike corridor. Drive-In Rack in Cleveland: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/cleveland/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Akron: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/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 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 Aurora? 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