Can I add on to my existing pallet rack?

Usually, if the connection matches and the capacities suit the proposed configuration. Teardrop connections are not universal across manufacturers. Send photos of the upright face, beam connector and any identification label so we can check compatibility before quoting new components. We also need current beam elevations, pallet weights and the proposed extension to confirm that the added positions fit the existing arrangement.

What aisle width do I need?

Counterbalance forklifts typically need about 12–13 feet, reach trucks about 8–10 feet, and very-narrow-aisle equipment about 5–6 feet. Confirm the working aisle requirement for your actual truck and load before finalizing rows. Pallet overhang, turning movements and the largest load all affect the space needed. We use your equipment specifications in the CAD layout so the proposed positions remain accessible during normal handling.

Do you install pallet rack?

Yes. We provide design, supply and installation by experienced installation crews we schedule and manage. The agreed layout sets out row positions, beam elevations and access aisles before material arrives. Installation includes rack anchored to the floor and capacity labeling for the specified configuration. We coordinate work zones with your operations team and review the completed arrangement before your team starts loading the new positions.

How much weight can pallet rack hold?

There is no single capacity for all pallet rack. Beam capacity is rated per pair per level, while frame capacity depends on frame height and vertical beam spacing. We size the configuration from your heaviest pallet and put the agreed capacities on load plaques. Share actual load weights, pallet dimensions and planned beam elevations rather than relying on the appearance of the steel.

What size pallet rack do I need?

For standard 48-inch-deep pallets, 42-inch-deep uprights are a common starting point; common beam lengths are 96, 108 and 144 inches. Rack height depends on clear height and forklift lift height. Measure your actual pallets, including load overhang and loaded height, before selecting components. We use those dimensions alongside load weights and access needs to specify the bay rather than assuming every pallet matches a nominal size.

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Drive-In Rack in Greenfield, WI

Name: Milwaukee Pallet Rack
Address: 7311 W Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53214, US
Telephone: (414) 260-3593
Price range: $$

In Greenfield, Loomis Road operations can face uniform reserve loads needing fewer internal aisles. If that is the problem on your floor today, drive in pallet rack should be compared against your actual inventory and building constraints before more space is leased.

The forklift enters a lane and places matching pallets on support rails, reducing separate aisle space. That suits a small number of SKUs held in depth, but it limits independent access. Drive-in generally works from one face; drive-through provides access at both ends when the operating plan supports FIFO. We check the actual truck dimensions and loaded clearances before deciding whether bulk lanes belong in this building.

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Why Greenfield Warehouses Work With Us

Greenfield businesses near Loomis Road, South 76th Street and I-894 often need a storage plan that works alongside service, assembly or branch-counter activity. The building may have several functions, so counting all floor area as warehouse space gives a misleading result. We preserve customer-facing areas and work zones first, then compare the remaining storage footprint with your daily replenishment demand. A well-defined pick area matters as much as additional reserve capacity.

For bulk reserve, the design starts with SKU depth and the truck that will enter each lane. Drive in warehouse racking needs clear mast, chassis and load access, along with guides and protection specified for the layout. We compare expected lane occupancy with a selective alternative; partially empty lanes are not extra capacity. Items with frequent individual picks can remain in selective rows while matching reserve pallets occupy the deeper area.

Milwaukee Pallet Rack is your contact for Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. in Greenfield. Request a free design consultation and an itemized proposal so layout choices and responsibilities are clear before work starts.

Free warehouse consultation

CAD layout with position counts

Installation by trusted installation partners

Drive-in pallet rack lanes fitted with continuous rails

Drive-in warehouse racking loaded with bulk pallets

Operations We Plan Around Here

Service coverage includes Loomis Road, I-894, South 76th Street.

Local distribution

Service parts

Commercial supply

How Drive-In Rack Works

No aisles. The forklift enters the structure, and the floor holds more pallets per square foot than any other system.

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.

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.

One open end or two

One open end gives LIFO and the highest density available. Two open ends give FIFO with slightly fewer positions, since each lane now needs clearance from both sides.

Guarding built into the design

Guide rails, column guards, and rail-end protection are part of the spec from the start, because daily forklift traffic makes protection and clear operating space important.

What a Drive-In Rack Project Includes

The design starts with the forklift, not the rack. Mast height, overall width, load backrest, and turning clearance decide lane dimensions, so truck specifications get collected before anything is drawn.

Next we look at SKU depth. Drive-in rewards deep lanes of a single product and punishes variety - if a lane never fills, you've built an expensive way to store less than you could have with selective. Where the inventory profile is mixed, we'll usually recommend a hybrid: selective at the pick face, drive-in behind it for reserve.

The quote itemizes frames, rails, rail supports, guide rails, and column protection, with a CAD drawing showing lane depth, rail elevations, and total positions. Installation partners anchor, plumb, and align every rail run, then verify a loaded pallet travels the full lane before handing the system over.

Drive-in lanes need protection suited to the trucks using them. We specify guide rails and guards with the new system and review operating clearances before installation.

Before scheduling the drive-in rack project in Greenfield, WI, we confirm the building access arrangements, unloading space and any review required for the proposed installation. The agreed scope distinguishes materials, installation and supporting services so you can compare proposals on the same basis. Send your drawings and current inventory profile to start that conversation.

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

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Milwaukee Pallet Rack

7311 W Greenfield Ave.

Ste 316

Milwaukee, WI 53214

(414) 260-3593

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