--- title: "Drive-In Rack in Plymouth, MN" url: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/drive-in-rack description: "Drive-In Rack in Plymouth, MN. Free design consultation, layout planning and an itemized project quote. Call (612) 509-6602." lang: en --- Image: Drive-In Rack storage system — Plymouth service area (https://minneapolispalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-hero-CA5gVqly.jpg) Plymouth, Minnesota # Drive-In Rack in Plymouth, MN For a Plymouth operator dealing with repeat production materials filling the floor near machine access, the immediate question is how to make the next receiving or shipping cycle work without sacrificing usable storage. Manufacturing and supply operations near Highway 55 need a layout that separates active component picking from reserve pallets and keeps production access open. Drive-In Rack in Plymouth, MN starts with that constraint. If bulk quantities are using floor that could be organized into dedicated storage lanes, we compare continuous pallet support rails inside lanes entered by the forklift against your current arrangement. Request a free design consultation and an itemized quote before ordering the system or scheduling the move. (612) 509-6602 ## Why Plymouth Warehouses Work With Us A project near Highway 55 should be planned around the work happening inside that particular Plymouth building. Manufacturing and supply operations near Highway 55 need a layout that separates active component picking from reserve pallets and keeps production access open. We map receiving, production and shipping access before setting storage positions. For medical device supply and precision manufacturing operations around the Highway 55 employment corridor, drive-in rack needs to support deep reserve storage with limited direct access. Measure the forklift mast, load backrest and operating clearance before fixing lane width. Dedicate lanes to compatible loads and quantities, verify pallet rail bearing, and agree one-ended or two-ended access against the rotation requirement. The layout and itemized quote make those decisions visible before components are ordered. Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. provides the storage consultation through Minneapolis Pallet Rack. You keep one point of contact for the proposed layout, scope and scheduling discussions. We review access from I-494 and the space available for unloading, and identify the work zones that must be isolated. Free warehouse consultation CAD layout with position counts Installation by trusted installation partners Image: Drive-in pallet rack lanes fitted with continuous rails (https://minneapolispalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-pallet-rack-Cg418ibV.jpg) Image: Drive-in warehouse racking loaded with bulk pallets (https://minneapolispalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-hero-CA5gVqly.jpg) ### Storage Planning in Plymouth Nearby areas we work in regularly include Highway 55, I-494, Northwest Boulevard. Medical device supply Precision manufacturing Distribution ## How Drive-In Rack Works Fewer access aisles. The forklift enters the structure to store multiple pallets of the same SKU in depth. 1 ### Continuous rails, not beams Pallets rest on rails carried by upright frames rather than individual beam levels, so a lane accepts pallet after pallet at the same elevation. 2 ### The truck enters the lane The driver travels inside the bay to place or retrieve each load. Lane width, rail height, and mast clearance get dimensioned to that specific truck, not a generic one. 3 ### One open end or two One open end provides last-in, first-out storage from a single access aisle. Two open ends give FIFO with slightly fewer positions, since each lane now needs clearance from both sides. 4 ### Guarding built into the design Guide rails, column guards, and rail-end protection are part of the spec from the start, because forklifts operate inside the structure and the layout needs protection from contact. ## What a Drive-In Rack Project Includes A drive-in rack project in Plymouth begins with a load and workflow review. We collect dimensions, maximum weights, SKU quantities and movement rates, then check clear height, column spacing, floor condition and forklift specifications against the proposed storage zone. We also ask how receiving, inspection and shipping share the floor so recovered positions do not simply create another congestion point. Measure the forklift mast, load backrest and operating clearance before fixing lane width. Dedicate lanes to compatible loads and quantities, verify pallet rail bearing, and agree one-ended or two-ended access against the rotation requirement. The free design consultation turns these inputs into a proposed layout with storage counts, elevations and access paths. Where two systems could work, the comparison shows the storage and operating trade-offs instead of presenting a single answer without the math. The itemized scope identifies new rack components, supports, protection and installation. Our team handles the permit side for you. Manufacturer compatibility and actual capacities are checked before approval. Delivery timing and staging are discussed against available unloading space, and the installation area must be emptied and isolated from live warehouse traffic. Installation and handover follow the approved drawing. Moving parts on flow or pushback systems require travel checks with representative loads; fixed systems require their specified alignment and protection, with the rack anchored to the floor. The completed Plymouth arrangement includes the agreed capacity documentation and operating guidance. If future changes add levels, heavier loads or a new product mix, the configuration should be reviewed again rather than assuming the original ratings still apply. High volume of a small number of SKUs Seasonal or buffer inventory held in bulk Cold storage and freezer rooms where cube matters most Product too fragile to floor-stack more than two high Buildings where floor space, not height, is the binding constraint Call (612) 509-6602: (612) 509-6602 ## Recent Installations Racking projects completed for warehouses across the Twin Cities metro. 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Prefer to talk it through? Call (612) 509-6602. ### Minneapolis Pallet Rack 2429 Nicollet Ave. Suite C Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 509-6602 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Drive-In Rack Questions We Hear Most ### How do I find out my warehouse pallet position count in Plymouth? ### How wide should my forklift aisles be? ### Will new pallet rack connect to the rack I already have? ### What determines the price of pallet rack? ### When can my pallet rack be delivered and installed? ## Other Rack Types We Supply in Plymouth ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/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://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/carton-flow-rack ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Our delivery and installation territory covers the Twin Cities metro, so one team can handle multiple buildings for the same company. Drive-In Rack in Minneapolis: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/minneapolis/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Saint Paul: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/saint-paul/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Bloomington: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/bloomington/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Brooklyn Park: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/brooklyn-park/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Maple Grove: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/maple-grove/drive-in-rack Drive-In Rack in Eden Prairie: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/eden-prairie/drive-in-rack View All Service Areas: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area Warehouse Relocation in Plymouth →: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/warehouse-relocation ## Where We Work Located in the Minneapolis metro, we serve the entire Twin Cities region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Minneapolis Pallet Rack #### Address 2429 Nicollet Ave. Suite C Minneapolis, MN 55404 #### Phone (612) 509-6602 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Need Drive-In Rack in Plymouth? Call (612) 509-6602 or request a quote and we will get a layout started. 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