Pallet Live Storage Systems for UK Warehouses

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5,000+ Completed Projects
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Explore your pallet live storage options

Gravity-fed pallet flow for faster stock movement
Designed for FIFO stock rotation and control
Separate loading and picking zones
Reduce forklift travel and improve throughput

Pallet live storage uses lanes to store multiple pallets deep, helping businesses use available warehouse space efficiently. Depending on the system, pallets move through the storage structure by gravity, by push-back action or with a powered shuttle.

Oakway can help you compare roller pallet live, pushback, and pallet shuttle systems. We consider your stock rotation, pallet sizes and loads, available space, handling equipment and operating flow before recommending a layout.

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Find the right pallet live system for your operation

The right system depends on how you store, replenish and retrieve pallets. Stock rotation, the number of pallets held per SKU, throughput, access requirements and available space all affect which layout will work best.

Use the options below as a starting point. Oakway can help compare them against your warehouse, stock profile and handling equipment.

Roller pallet live systems

Roller pallet live uses inclined roller lanes to move pallets through the racking. Forklifts load pallets at one face, and the rollers guide them towards the retrieval face. When a pallet is removed, the next one moves forward into position.

Roller lanes can be planned around the stock rotation your operation needs. A flow-through layout can support first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation, with loading and picking at opposite ends.

Roller pallet live can suit operations handling fast-moving goods, multiple pallets of the same product, or stock that needs controlled rotation. The system’s lane length, gradient, braking and pallet handling requirements need to be considered as part of the design.

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Pushback racking

Pushback racking provides multi-deep pallet storage in lanes, using a pushback arrangement to store and retrieve pallets from the working aisle. When a pallet is loaded, it moves the pallets already in the lane further back. When the front pallet is removed, the next pallet moves forward for access.

Pushback can help make better use of warehouse floor space where several pallets of the same product are stored together and immediate access to every pallet is not required. They are generally planned around LIFO stock rotation, so the product and retrieval sequence need to suit the way the lane is used.

The number of pallet positions in each pushback lane, along with pallet and load details, available aisle space and handling equipment, all affect the layout

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Why choose Oakway for pallet live storage?

With 51 years of experience, Oakway works with you to understand your operation and plan a pallet live system around your space, stock and handling equipment.

From the initial consultation and feasibility work through layout design, supply and installation, Oakway can support you at each stage. Our installation team is tailored to each project, with up to 35 people on site when needed.

Pallet live storage works best when it is planned as part of the wider warehouse layout. Oakway’s consultancy considers your stock profile, pallet sizes, throughput, handling equipment and building constraints, then plans how goods move through receiving, storage, replenishment, picking and dispatch.

If you are comparing options or planning a change, Oakway can develop alternative 2D layouts and a feasibility study covering potential capacity, key constraints, indicative costs and programme. Illustrative 3D visuals can also be included where useful and agreed as part of the brief.

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Pallet live storage safety and inspections

Safety planning takes account of pallet condition, load weights, lane configuration and handling equipment. Depending on your project, Oakway can consider features such as speed controllers, braking rollers, pallet separators, rack protection, safety barriers and traffic management.

Oakway also provides warehouse racking inspections. Contact the team to discuss inspection options for your site.

FAQs

What is pallet live storage?

Pallet live storage holds pallets in lanes, often several positions deep. Depending on the system, pallets move through the storage structure by gravity, push-back action or a powered shuttle.

What is the difference between FIFO and LIFO?

FIFO means first in, first out: the first pallet loaded is the first pallet retrieved. LIFO means last in, first out: the most recently loaded pallet is retrieved first. The stock rotation required by your operation helps determine which system and layout to consider.

What is the difference between a 2-way and 4-way pallet shuttle?

A 2-way shuttle travels forwards and backwards within a storage lane; a forklift transfers it between lanes. A 4-way shuttle can travel in two horizontal directions across the racking, with lifts supporting movement between levels. System design and automation level depend on the layout and throughput requirements.

What affects the cost of a pallet live system?

Cost depends on the system and layout, the size and height of the installation, pallet dimensions and loads, site conditions, handling equipment and the work needed to install it. Oakway can discuss your requirements and prepare a quote based on the information available.

Does Oakway design, supply and install pallet live storage?

Yes. Oakway can support your project from understanding the warehouse requirements and planning the layout through to supply and installation.

How do I know which pallet live system is right for my warehouse?

The choice depends on your stock profile, rotation requirements, pallet sizes and weights, throughput, handling equipment and available space. Oakway can review these factors with you and compare roller pallet live and pushback options.

Talk to the pallet live racking experts

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