Direct factory manufacturing of heavy-duty drive-in, shuttle, and platform racks engineered for maximum cubic space utilization.
Eliminates forklift aisles to maximize warehouse volume by up to 85%. Ideal for homogeneous bulk storage across Brazilian industrial centers.
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Semi-automated radio shuttle system supporting deep-lane storage with high throughput in freezer and agricultural export facilities.
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Multi-tier heavy-duty steel platforms doubling overhead space for e-commerce picking and spare parts management in São Paulo hubs.
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Custom-engineered structural steel floors carrying heavy industrial machinery, assembly lines, and high-density storage loads.
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Industrial land leasing rates in major Brazilian metropolitan belts—such as the Greater São Paulo logistics axis (Rodovia Anhanguera, Bandeirantes, and Dutra)—have reached historic highs. Standard selective pallet racking consumes over 65% of floor space in aisle clearance. Drive-In racking compresses floor footprint by eliminating aisles, yielding up to an 85% reduction in square-meter real estate overhead.
As a global powerhouse in protein, poultry, dairy, and frozen fruit concentrate exports (centered across Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul), Brazil's cold storage facilities face immense electricity tariffs. Cooling empty aisle space is economically inefficient. Drive-In racking maximizes thermal mass density, drastically lowering refrigeration power consumption per pallet position.
In the Polo Industrial de Manaus (PIM) and South/Southeast automotive clusters, manufacturing plants require vast buffer stock storage for uniform raw materials, components, and packaging supplies. Drive-In racking provides the necessary structural load-bearing capacity and lane depth for high-volume, batch-processed inventory management.
Precision-engineered structural components manufactured with high-tensile cold-rolled steel, custom-tailored for heavy industrial loads and seismic considerations.
Drive-In racking operates on the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) storage principle. Material handling forklifts drive directly into the racking lanes to deposit or retrieve pallets supported on continuous cantilever side rails. Structural integrity depends heavily on upright column geometry, horizontal top ties, and rear anchor bracing to prevent longitudinal deflection under load.
| Structural Component | Material / Profile Specification | Technical Function & Safety Margin | Customization Options for Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upright Columns (Frames) | Q235B / Q355B Cold-Rolled Steel (80×60, 90×70, 100×70, 120×95mm profiles; thickness 1.8mm–2.5mm) | Transfers vertical load to floor slab; computer-optimized hole pitch (50mm/75mm) for structural rigidity. | Heavy-duty base plates with chemical anchor bolting designed for Brazilian floor slabs. |
| Continuous Pallet Rails | Cold-formed steel profile (thickness 2.0mm–3.0mm) with integrated side-guide flange | Provides continuous support along the lane depth. Formed lip prevents pallet misalignment. | Hot-Dip Galvanized for freezer rooms (-30°C) or RAL Powder Coated for dry storage. |
| Support Arms (Brackets) | Heavy-gauge stamped structural steel brackets with dual-hook connector teeth | Locks cantilever pallet rails securely to upright columns without risk of shear dislodgement under impact. | Reinforced single-sided and double-sided arm designs for heavy pallet loads up to 1,500kg. |
| Top Tie Beams & Rear Bracing | Rectangular hollow steel sections & X-bracing tension rods with turnbuckles | Ties individual rack rows into a rigid monolithic structural grid, absorbing lateral forces from forklifts. | Seismic calculation compliance tailored to specific industrial zones across South America. |
| Floor Guide Rails & Protectors | Heavy C-channel steel floor rails & heavy-duty upright column guards | Guides forklift drivers safely down deep lanes and protects upright frames from equipment collisions. | Bright safety yellow (RAL 1004 / RAL 1023) electrostatic powder coating. |
Ensuring absolute dimensional precision and operational safety for Brazilian procurement managers and system integrators.
In Brazil, the PBR-1 pallet (Padronizado Brasileiro) is the universal standard across logistics and retail sectors. Our Drive-In racking rail profiles and lane clearances are engineered precisely around the PBR-1 specification, accounting for bottom board direction, overhang safety margins, and maximum deflection limits. We also supply custom designs for CHEP pallets, Euro-pallets (800×1200mm), and non-standard industrial skids used in chemical or heavy machinery sectors.
Operational efficiency in a Drive-In system depends on matching lane width to forklift mast dimensions. Our engineering team calculates exact tolerances for standard counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and narrow-aisle equipment. Optional floor-mounted angle iron guide rails (75×50×6mm) ensure smooth truck entry into lanes extending up to 10–12 pallets deep, minimizing operator fatigue and structural impact risks.
From meat processing plants in Mato Grosso to consumer packaging facilities in Campinas, our drive-in systems are configured for exact sector requirements.
Challenge: Sub-zero environments (-25°C to -30°C) demand rust-proof finishes and high density to reduce energy waste.
Solution: Hot-dip galvanized or specialized low-temperature powder-coated Drive-In racking. Deep-lane design holds large batches of frozen beef, poultry, and pork exports awaiting shipment at Santos Port.
Challenge: High-volume seasonal stock turnover with limited SKU diversity requiring rapid container turnover.
Solution: Multi-lane Drive-In configurations with dedicated SKU channels. Enables bulk receiving of canned goods, beverages, and packaged food items for fast-moving retail supply chains.
Challenge: Storing heavy, hazardous, or chemical-filled IBC tanks and drums safely without rack corrosion.
Solution: Heavy-duty structural Drive-In systems fitted with drip containment trays, reinforced arm brackets, and chemical-resistant powder coatings compliant with Brazilian environmental regulations.
Ensuring seamless structural compliance, customs clearance (DUIMP/SISCOMEX), and door-to-port delivery for Brazilian industrial importers.
Our engineering design algorithms adhere strictly to ABNT NBR 15524 (Sistemas de Armazenagem - Estruturas de Aço), alongside European FEM 10.2.02 and American ANSI MH16.1 specs. Every order undergoes Finite Element Analysis (FEA) testing to guarantee load stability under full static capacity and local seismic acceleration coefficients.
Exporting to Brazil requires strict adherence to customs documentation (DUIMP, SISCOMEX registration, accurate NCM classification under 7308.90). We provide complete container loading optimization, fumigated wooden packaging (ISPM 15 standard), clear bundle marking, and detailed CAD installation drawings for rapid on-site assembly by local erection teams.
How Brazilian warehouse operators can transition seamlessly from manual Drive-In to robotic shuttle operations as throughput demand scales.
Establish high-density static storage at lower initial CAPEX. Ideal for establishing new distribution hubs in emerging Brazilian industrial parks while standardizing pallet flows.
Our modular upright design allows easy field retrofitting. Replace standard pallet guide rails with radio shuttle cart tracks without replacing upright frames or top tie structures.
Deploy battery-powered radio shuttles controlled via Wi-Fi/WMS integration. Forklifts operate only at lane entrances, boosting throughput speeds by 300% and eliminating rack collision damage.
Explore our full manufacturing range of heavy-duty, medium-duty, and specialized industrial storage racks exported directly to South American partners.
Nested cart system storing 2–5 pallets deep along inclined rails. Offers dense LIFO storage with individual lane accessibility.
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Turn key multi-level mezzanine systems expanding usable floor area for packing, office, and small-parts assembly zones.
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Heavy-duty pallet racks mounted on electric mobile bases. Opens a single aisle on demand, maximizing density with 100% selectivity.
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Semi-automated deep lane storage with remote-controlled shuttles. Supports FIFO/LIFO execution for high-turnover food and beverage hubs.
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Unobstructed arm racking designed for long pipes, steel profiles, timber, and aluminum extrusions in heavy manufacturing.
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Versatile beam racking delivering 100% direct pallet access for multi-SKU distribution centers across South America.
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Heavy-duty bolted structural platforms supporting up to 1,000 kg/m² floor loading for industrial expansion.
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Heavy-duty column and arm structure tailored for indoor and outdoor storage of heavy industrial stock and construction materials.
View Heavy Cantilever →Expert answers regarding structural design, customs clearance, shipping logistics, and compliance with Brazilian warehouse standards.
Drive-In racking eliminates forklift operating aisles, allowing trucks to drive directly into deep storage lanes. This increases cubic storage density by up to 85% compared to Selective Pallet Racking. While selective racking offers 100% immediate pallet access (best for high SKU counts), Drive-In racking is optimized for high-volume, low-SKU homogeneous goods stored in bulk (e.g., cold storage, agricultural exports, and beverage pallets).
Yes. Our engineering team custom-calculates upright profiles, beam connections, and top bracing grids to fully comply with ABNT NBR 15524 (Sistemas de Armazenagem - Estruturas de Aço), as well as European FEM 10.2.02 and ANSI MH16.1 guidelines. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) reports are available upon request to satisfy local Brazilian safety inspectors and municipal structural engineers.
We manufacture custom guide rails and upright frames tailored specifically for Brazil's standard PBR-1 pallet (1000mm × 1200mm), as well as Euro pallets (800mm × 1200mm), CHEP pallets, and heavy industrial wooden or steel skids up to 1500mm wide. Rail entry flares and side guide flanges ensure smooth truck entry and safe pallet seating.
For sub-zero food processing facilities and freezer rooms (-25°C to -30°C in states like Paraná and Santa Catarina), we recommend Hot-Dip Galvanizing (HDG) according to ISO 1461 standards, providing lifetime rust immunity against condensation. Alternatively, we offer heavy-duty electrostatic epoxy powder coating (70–90 microns thick) with low-temperature curing agents.
We ship directly to major ocean ports in Brazil, including Port of Santos (SP), Paranaguá (PR), Itajaí (SC), and Navegantes (SC). Every shipment is accompanied by accurate export documentation for SISCOMEX / DUIMP customs processing, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List with exact NCM codes (7308.90), Certificate of Origin, and ISPM 15 fumigation certificates for all wood packaging.
Yes. Guake’s modular structural framework allows seamless field upgrades. By replacing standard cantilever pallet rails with specialized radio shuttle guide tracks, you can convert static Drive-In lanes into semi-automated robotic shuttle lanes without removing main upright frames or overhead top-tie structures.
Submit your floor plan or pallet specifications today. Our engineering department will generate a 2D/3D CAD layout proposal and structural structural load calculation within 24 hours.
