Double-Deep Racking
More pallets per aisle, fewer aisles. A practical step up in density for operations running reach trucks.
Two Pallets Deep, One Aisle
Double-deep racking positions two pallets back-to-back in each bay, with the rear pallet accessed only after the front pallet is removed. A reach truck with a double-deep attachment extends its forks the extra distance to place and retrieve rear pallets — no aisle is needed between back-to-back rows.
More Density, Manageable Trade-Offs
Double-deep is a common upgrade from selective racking for operations where a large portion of SKUs are stored in multiple pallet quantities — reducing the selectivity cost because both positions typically hold the same SKU anyway.
- Up to 50% more pallet positions per square foot vs. selective racking
- Fewer aisles required — more floor space dedicated to storage
- Best suited when multiple pallets of the same SKU are stored together
- Requires a reach truck with double-deep attachment (pantograph)
- Rear pallet is accessible only after front pallet is removed
- Compatible with standard upright frames; beams span the same as selective
- Strong fit for distribution centers, retail DCs, and food & beverage storage
Key Parameters
Also Consider
Selective Racking
Full selectivity, single-deep. Best where every pallet is a different SKU or FIFO sequencing is required.
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2–6 pallets deep on LIFO carts. Higher density than double-deep where pallet-per-SKU counts support it.
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Maximum density, LIFO. For bulk storage of one or few SKUs where selectivity is not a priority.
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