Pallet Racking

Quote-led storage system • Storage study recommended

Shrusti Double Deep Pallet Racking

Shrusti Double Deep Pallet Racking is a two-deep pallet storage solution for moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage. It provides front pallet only per pair with medium–high storage density and is planned around double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck.

DensityMedium–HighAccessFront pallet only per pairHandlingDouble-deep telescopic-fork reach truck

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Product overview

Two-deep pallet storage for moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage.

Shrusti Double Deep Pallet Racking is designed for moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage. Two pallets are stored front-to-back in each position. A telescopic-fork reach truck places or retrieves the rear pallet through the front position, increasing density while limiting direct access to the pallet at the back. The system balances medium–high storage density with front pallet only per pair and uses operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs stock flow. Selection starts with the confirmed load unit, inventory profile, available height, floor layout and handling method. Final structural ratings, dimensions and accessories are stated in the Shrusti quotation and approved layout.

How it works

Two pallets are stored front-to-back in each position. A telescopic-fork reach truck places or retrieves the rear pallet through the front position, increasing density while limiting direct access to the pallet at the back.

Key features

Back-to-back rows with two pallets stored in depth
Storage density: Medium–High
Storage access: Front pallet only per pair
Stock rotation: Operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs
Handling method: Double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck
Load profile: Palletised goods, including cold storage
Bay and row extensions are possible, but must remain compatible with telescopic-fork reach and paired-SKU operating rules.
Pallets stored two positions deep, front-to-back, doubling the pallets served by each aisle compared with single-deep racking
Requires a lift truck fitted with double-depth telescopic forks to reach the rear pallet position

Benefits

Space utilisation: Medium–High density for the documented inventory profile.
Accessibility: Front pallet only per pair.
Inventory flow: Operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs.
Operational fit: Designed for moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage.
Handling compatibility: Planned around double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck.
Expansion: Bay and row extensions are possible, but must remain compatible with telescopic-fork reach and paired-SKU operating rules.
Safety: Verify reach-truck capacity at depth, pallet quality, rear-clearance control, beam levels, aisle width and rack protection.
Space utilization: Cuts aisle space by roughly half compared with conventional single-deep racking,, while adding pallet positions
Accessibility: Direct access to the front pallet in each pair; the rear pallet requires removing or repositioning the front one first
Inventory control: Best managed by storing identical product/pallet type in each front-and-rear pair to avoid unnecessary double handling

Technical specifications

Published configuration framework.

Only product information supported by the catalogue is shown. Final dimensions and structural ratings are stated in the approved quotation and layout.

Double Deep Pallet Racking technical specifications
Product family	Pallet Racking
Storage type	Two-deep pallet storage
Load capacity	Project-specific; final load capacity is stated in the approved structural layout.
Bay configuration	Back-to-back rows with two pallets stored in depth
Storage depth	Two pallets deep per position
Frame / structure height	Project-specific; final frame height follows the approved facility layout.
Beam / shelf / tier levels	Adjustable or project-specific levels based on the load and inventory profile.
Bay width	Sized to the confirmed load unit and handling method in the approved layout.
Bay depth	Defined by the storage method and load geometry in the approved layout.
Shelf load capacity	Not applicable as a shelf rating; pallet position loads are project-specific.
Bay load capacity	Project-specific; stated in the approved structural design.
Upright / structural section	Selected to the confirmed load, height and bay arrangement in the structural design.
Material construction	Steel structural components are used; grade and section are confirmed in the technical offer.
Coating / finish	Finish is selected in the quotation for the operating environment.
Storage accessibility	Front pallet only per pair
Storage density	Medium–High
Stock rotation	Operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs
Handling method	Double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck
Expansion capability	Bay and row extensions are possible, but must remain compatible with telescopic-fork reach and paired-SKU operating rules.
Safety provisions	Verify reach-truck capacity at depth, pallet quality, rear-clearance control, beam levels, aisle width and rack protection.
Suitable load units	Palletised goods, including cold storage
Facility compatibility	Moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage
Customization options	Bay size, depth, beam levels, pallet supports, row length and truck interface.

Applications and warehouse use cases

Match the system to the inventory and operating method.

Applications

Primary application: Moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage.
Typical load profile: Palletised goods, including cold storage.
Preferred handling method: Double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck.
the product profile lists manufacturing areas, general stores and warehouses, finished-goods areas, raw-material/WIP storage, and cold storage specifically as applications for double deep racking.
Typical operational scenarios: Best where a warehouse has enough same-SKU pallet volume to fill paired positions and wants more density than conventional racking without a full deep-lane commitment.
Industry applications: Manufacturing, general distribution, finished-goods storage, and cold-chain/food storage operations.

Warehouse use cases

Facilities managing moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage.
Layouts requiring front pallet only per pair.
Operations using double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck.
Inventory flows based on operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs.

Industry suitability

Double Deep Pallet Racking industry suitability
Manufacturing	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
Automotive	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Engineering	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
FMCG	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Retail	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
E-Commerce	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Pharmaceuticals	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Food Processing	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
Textiles	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Chemicals	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Logistics & 3PL	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Cold Storage	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
Industrial Distribution	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.

Safety, customisation and support

Define the interfaces before installation.

Safety benefits

Verify reach-truck capacity at depth, pallet quality, rear-clearance control, beam levels, aisle width and rack protection.
Project-specific load ratings and clear operating limits are stated in the approved layout and handover documentation.
Installation planning should separate equipment routes, pedestrian access and service clearances where applicable.

Customization options

Bay size
depth
beam levels
pallet supports
row length and truck interface.

Installation & support

Storage study and requirement capture
Layout and configuration development
Structural selection and project quotation
Supply and installation coordination
Handover, operator guidance and documentation
AMC, preventive maintenance and inspection support

Maintenance guidance

Inspect rear clearances, pallet supports, beams, uprights, anchors and any impact-prone front positions.
Do not modify levels, bays, lanes or platforms beyond the approved configuration without engineering review.
Record impact damage, deformation or missing components and isolate affected positions until reviewed.

Buying guide

Choose from the operating requirement, not the product name.

Who should buy it: Operations with moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage.
Inventory profile: Palletised goods, including cold storage with operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs stock flow.
Access and density: Choose this system when front pallet only per pair and medium–high density match the operating priority.
Handling equipment: Confirm compatibility with double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck before fixing aisle, bay or lane dimensions.
Selection criterion: Confirm baseline behind the stated 10–15%/50% figures.
Expansion: Review the five-year SKU, capacity and building-growth plan before finalising row lengths, levels or platform coverage.
Budget: Commercial pricing is project-specific and follows the approved layout, structural ratings, accessories and installation scope.
Buyers should assess SKU count against pallet volume per SKU — double deep racking works best when there are enough pallets of the same product to fill both positions in a pair — and confirm that their lift truck fleet includes, or can be upgraded to, double-deep telescopic-fork reach trucks.

Comparison table

Compare adjacent systems.

Attribute	Conventional Pallet Racking	Double Deep Pallet Racking	Drive-In/Drive-Thru Pallet Racking
Storage density	Medium	Medium–High	High
Accessibility	Every pallet (100%)	Front pallet only per pair	Lane-front pallet only
Load capacity	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Cost level	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Flexibility	Modular rows, bays and beam levels can be extended or reconfigured as inventory profiles change.	Bay and row extensions are possible, but must remain compatible with telescopic-fork reach and paired-SKU operating rules.	Additional lanes and levels can be planned where floor area, clear height and forklift manoeuvring allow.
Best use case	Wide SKU range needing full access	Moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage	Bulk, low SKU variety, including cold storage
Warehouse type	Selective pallet storage	Two-deep pallet storage	Deep-lane pallet storage
Ideal industry	Manufacturing, general stores and distribution warehouses, finished-goods storage, and raw material/WIP areas.	Manufacturing, general distribution, finished-goods storage, and cold-chain/food storage operations	FMCG manufacturing and distribution, food processing, and cold-chain logistics

Product FAQs

Questions buyers ask before a storage quotation.

What is double deep pallet racking?

It is a pallet storage system that places two pallets front-to-back in each racking position, reached with a lift truck fitted with double-depth telescopic forks, giving more density than single-deep conventional racking.

Is double deep racking good for cold storage?

Yes — Shrusti lists cold storage specifically as an application, since reducing aisle count in a refrigerated space lowers the volume that needs to be cooled and lit.

Can I access every pallet directly in double deep racking?

No — only the front pallet in each pair is directly accessible; reaching the rear pallet requires a double-deep telescopic-fork truck and, typically, removing the front pallet first.

What forklift is needed for double deep pallet racking?

A reach truck fitted with double-depth (telescopic) forks capable of reaching past the front pallet to the one stored behind it.

How does double deep racking differ from drive-in racking?

Double deep racking stores only two pallets deep per position with a dedicated aisle per pair, while drive-in racking allows the truck to enter the rack structure itself and store many pallets deep along a single lane.

What inventory profile suits Double Deep Pallet Racking?

It is best suited to moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage, using palletised goods, including cold storage.

What storage density does Double Deep Pallet Racking provide?

The catalogue classifies its storage density as medium–high. Actual capacity depends on the approved layout and load profile.

How accessible are stored goods in Double Deep Pallet Racking?

Storage access is described as front pallet only per pair.

What handling equipment is used with Double Deep Pallet Racking?

The documented handling method is double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck. The exact equipment envelope must be checked before the aisle or bay layout is approved.

What stock-rotation method does Double Deep Pallet Racking support?

The documented stock-rotation approach is operator-managed; best with matched SKU pairs.

What loads can Double Deep Pallet Racking store?

It is intended for palletised goods, including cold storage. Final load ratings and dimensions are confirmed in the Shrusti technical offer.

Can Double Deep Pallet Racking be customised?

Yes. Typical configurable elements include bay size, depth, beam levels, pallet supports, row length and truck interface. within the approved engineering scope.

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Where is Shrusti based?

Shrusti is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and has more than four decades of material-handling and storage-system experience.

Does Shrusti design and install racking systems?

Yes. The project scope can cover requirement study, layout, system selection, supply, installation, handover and ongoing support.

Can a racking layout be customised?

Yes. Bay dimensions, levels, row lengths, access routes, storage method and accessories are selected around the confirmed load, inventory profile and facility.

Is AMC and inspection support available?

AMC, preventive maintenance and rack-inspection support can be included in the commercial scope for the installed system.

What should I share for a quotation?

Share the facility layout, clear height, load dimensions and weight, SKU and pallet profile, required storage capacity, handling equipment and target project timeline.

What is Double Deep Pallet Racking, and when should a warehouse use it?

Double deep pallet racking stores two pallets front-to-back in each racking position, reached using a lift truck with double-depth telescopic forks, so a warehouse gets more pallet positions per aisle than conventional single-deep racking. It is commonly used where SKU variety is moderate but pallet volume per SKU is high enough to fill paired positions, including cold storage. The key trade-off is that only the front pallet in each pair is directly accessible, so buyers should plan to store matching SKUs front-and-back to avoid extra handling.

Who should choose Double Deep Pallet Racking?

Choose Double Deep Pallet Racking when the operation has moderate SKU variety, higher volume per SKU, including cold storage and needs front pallet only per pair with medium–high storage density.

How is Double Deep Pallet Racking selected?

Selection begins with the load unit, SKU profile, required positions, building envelope and double-deep telescopic-fork reach truck. Final dimensions and ratings follow the approved layout.

Is Double Deep Pallet Racking a fixed online configuration?

No. Double Deep Pallet Racking is a quote-led storage system configured around the facility, load and operating method.

Why choose Shrusti

One accountable path from requirement to operation.

Shrusti has engineered material handling and storage systems from Chennai since 1985. Each racking project starts with the load unit, SKU profile, facility envelope, handling equipment and operating flow, then moves through layout development, structural selection, supply, installation and handover. Customers can also scope site study, commissioning, operator guidance, AMC and lifecycle support through one accountable team.

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