Pallet Racking

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Shrusti Pallet Live Storage

Shrusti Pallet Live Storage is a gravity-fed fifo pallet storage solution for rotation-critical, perishable goods. It provides lane-front pallet only with high storage density and is planned around forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets.

DensityHighAccessLane-front pallet onlyHandlingForklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets

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Product overview

Gravity-fed FIFO pallet storage for rotation-critical, perishable goods.

Shrusti Pallet Live Storage is designed for rotation-critical, perishable goods. Inclined roller lanes are loaded from the replenishment side. Pallets move forward under gravity toward the picking face, so the oldest load reaches the retrieval position first. The system balances high storage density with lane-front pallet only and uses guaranteed fifo (gravity-enforced) 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

Inclined roller lanes are loaded from the replenishment side. Pallets move forward under gravity toward the picking face, so the oldest load reaches the retrieval position first.

Key features

Dedicated gravity lanes loaded and picked from opposite faces
Storage density: High
Storage access: Lane-front pallet only
Stock rotation: Guaranteed FIFO (gravity-enforced)
Handling method: Forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets
Load profile: Palletised goods, single SKU per lane
More lanes and levels can be added where the pallet profile, braking design and structure remain consistent.
Gravity-fed roller or wheel-track lanes move pallets at a controlled speed from load end to pick end
Structurally guaranteed first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation, built into the physical flow of the lane rather than relying on operator discipline

Benefits

Space utilisation: High density for the documented inventory profile.
Accessibility: Lane-front pallet only.
Inventory flow: Guaranteed FIFO (gravity-enforced).
Operational fit: Designed for rotation-critical, perishable goods.
Handling compatibility: Planned around forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets.
Expansion: More lanes and levels can be added where the pallet profile, braking design and structure remain consistent.
Safety: Verify pallet quality, roller and brake selection, lane incline, separators, load control, end stops and clear operating zones at both faces.
Space utilization: Compact lane-based storage is described by Shrusti as delivering maximum capacity relative to footprint
Inventory control: FIFO rotation is enforced structurally by the gravity-fed lane design, not dependent on picker discipline
Operational efficiency: Concentrated pick locations at the lane front reduce forklift travel distance and manoeuvring time.

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.

Pallet Live Storage technical specifications
Product family	Pallet Racking
Storage type	Gravity-fed FIFO pallet storage
Load capacity	Project-specific; final load capacity is stated in the approved structural layout.
Bay configuration	Dedicated gravity lanes loaded and picked from opposite faces
Storage depth	Multi-deep gravity lanes; depth is project-specific
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	Lane-front pallet only
Storage density	High
Stock rotation	Guaranteed FIFO (gravity-enforced)
Handling method	Forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets
Expansion capability	More lanes and levels can be added where the pallet profile, braking design and structure remain consistent.
Safety provisions	Verify pallet quality, roller and brake selection, lane incline, separators, load control, end stops and clear operating zones at both faces.
Suitable load units	Palletised goods, single SKU per lane
Facility compatibility	Rotation-critical, perishable goods
Customization options	Lane depth, roller pitch, braking, separators, entry guides, pallet type, number of levels and replenishment/picking faces.

Applications and warehouse use cases

Match the system to the inventory and operating method.

Applications

Primary application: Rotation-critical, perishable goods.
Typical load profile: Palletised goods, single SKU per lane.
Preferred handling method: Forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets.
Typical operational scenarios: Best where strict, auditable FIFO rotation is required and SKU volume per lane justifies a dedicated gravity-flow lane.
Industry applications: Food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other operations with date-coded or perishable stock.

Warehouse use cases

Facilities managing rotation-critical, perishable goods.
Layouts requiring lane-front pallet only.
Operations using forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets.
Inventory flows based on guaranteed fifo (gravity-enforced).

Industry suitability

Pallet Live Storage industry suitability
Manufacturing	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
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	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
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	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
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	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Industrial Distribution	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.

Safety, customisation and support

Define the interfaces before installation.

Safety benefits

Verify pallet quality, roller and brake selection, lane incline, separators, load control, end stops and clear operating zones at both faces.
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

Lane depth
roller pitch
braking
separators
entry guides
pallet type
number of levels and replenishment/picking faces.

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 rollers, brakes, separators, end stops, lane alignment and pallet condition to maintain controlled flow.
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 rotation-critical, perishable goods.
Inventory profile: Palletised goods, single SKU per lane with guaranteed fifo (gravity-enforced) stock flow.
Access and density: Choose this system when lane-front pallet only and high density match the operating priority.
Handling equipment: Confirm compatibility with forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets before fixing aisle, bay or lane dimensions.
Selection criterion: Confirm lane depth and incline/braking design.
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 confirm pallet weight and dimension ranges against the lane's roller and incline specification, decide on lane depth based on typical batch sizes and required lane replenishment frequency, and note that — like drive-in racking — this system suits homogeneous, single-SKU lanes rather than mixed-SKU storage.

Comparison table

Compare adjacent systems.

Attribute	Flow Racks	Pallet Live Storage	Drive-In/Drive-Thru Pallet Racking
Storage density	High	High	High
Accessibility	Lane-front carton only	Lane-front pallet only	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	More lanes and levels can be added when carton dimensions, weight, roller selection and frame ratings remain compatible.	More lanes and levels can be added where the pallet profile, braking design and structure remain consistent.	Additional lanes and levels can be planned where floor area, clear height and forklift manoeuvring allow.
Best use case	High-volume case/carton order picking	Rotation-critical, perishable goods	Bulk, low SKU variety, including cold storage
Warehouse type	Gravity carton-flow picking rack	Gravity-fed FIFO pallet storage	Deep-lane pallet storage
Ideal industry	Mass-consumption product distribution, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and IT and automotive-parts distribution.	Food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other operations with date-coded or perishable stock	FMCG manufacturing and distribution, food processing, and cold-chain logistics

Product FAQs

Questions buyers ask before a storage quotation.

What is pallet live storage?

It is a gravity-fed pallet racking system using sloped roller or wheel-track lanes, where pallets loaded at the high end slide at a controlled speed to the low end for picking, in the same order they were loaded.

How does pallet live storage guarantee FIFO rotation?

Because pallets move in one direction only along the lane and queue behind each other in loading order, the oldest pallet is always the one closest to the pick end — enforcing first-in, first-out rotation by the physical structure of the system rather than operator process.

What goods is pallet live storage best suited for?

Perishable, date-coded, or otherwise rotation-sensitive goods, particularly where each storage lane can be dedicated to a single, homogeneous SKU.

How is pallet live storage different from drive-in racking?

Both are deep-lane, gravity- or truck-driven high-density systems, but pallet live storage moves pallets automatically by gravity and enforces FIFO structurally, while drive-in racking relies on the forklift's top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top retrieval cycle and generally suits LIFO-style rotation.

Does pallet live storage need special forklift equipment?

No — because pallets are loaded and picked from the lane ends rather than the truck entering the structure, standard lift trucks can typically be used; specific lane and dock clearances should be confirmed for your layout.

Can pallet live storage handle different load units?

Shrusti states the system can be adapted to suit customer load units and requirements; exact compatibility should be confirmed for your specific pallet type and weight.

What inventory profile suits Pallet Live Storage?

It is best suited to rotation-critical, perishable goods, using palletised goods, single SKU per lane.

What storage density does Pallet Live Storage provide?

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

How accessible are stored goods in Pallet Live Storage?

Storage access is described as lane-front pallet only.

What handling equipment is used with Pallet Live Storage?

The documented handling method is forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets. The exact equipment envelope must be checked before the aisle or bay layout is approved.

What stock-rotation method does Pallet Live Storage support?

The documented stock-rotation approach is guaranteed fifo (gravity-enforced).

What loads can Pallet Live Storage store?

It is intended for palletised goods, single SKU per lane. Final load ratings and dimensions are confirmed in the Shrusti technical offer.

Universal Shrusti FAQ block

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 Pallet Live Storage, and when should a warehouse use it?

Pallet live storage (pallet flow racking) uses sloped roller-track lanes so pallets loaded at the high end move by gravity, at a controlled speed, to the low end where they're picked. Because pallets can only move one way and queue in loading order, the system enforces first-in, first-out rotation structurally rather than relying on operator discipline. Warehouses use it for perishable, date-coded, or otherwise rotation-sensitive goods where compact, high-density storage and guaranteed FIFO both matter. It works best with homogeneous, single-SKU lanes rather than highly mixed inventory.

Who should choose Pallet Live Storage?

Choose Pallet Live Storage when the operation has rotation-critical, perishable goods and needs lane-front pallet only with high storage density.

How is Pallet Live Storage selected?

Selection begins with the load unit, SKU profile, required positions, building envelope and forklift at lane ends; gravity moves pallets. Final dimensions and ratings follow the approved layout.

Is Pallet Live Storage a fixed online configuration?

No. Pallet Live Storage 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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