Double deep pallet racking stores two pallets back-to-back in each bay, rather than one. It increases storage density by reducing the number of access aisles needed while keeping the system accessible by forklift – unlike drive-in racking, which stores pallets much further back.
It requires a reach truck with a pantograph attachment to access the rear pallet position. That equipment consideration aside, it offers a practical middle ground between selective racking and full high-density systems. Absolute Storage Systems designs and installs double deep racking across Victoria, configured to your reach truck specifications and floor layout.
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Double deep racking uses standard upright frames and beams, configured so that each bay holds two pallet positions front-to-back rather than one. A reach truck with an extended pantograph mechanism accesses both positions from the aisle, without the forklift needing to enter the rack.
The result is roughly double the storage density of selective racking in the same floor area, with fewer aisles required. The trade-off is that rear pallets can only be accessed once the front pallet has been moved, so it’s best suited to stock where a small reduction in picking flexibility is acceptable.
Double deep racking is only as effective as the reach truck clearances and bay configurations it’s designed around. Mismatched equipment or incorrect bay depth causes operational bottlenecks fast. Absolute Storage Systems has been specifying racking systems for Victorian warehouses since 1991.
We assess your reach truck specifications, pallet dimensions and floor layout to confirm double deep racking is the right fit.
We design bay depth, beam levels and load ratings around your reach truck and pallet specifications.
Professionally installed in line with AS4084:2023, ready to load from day one.
We check beam locking, frame stability and load signage before handover.
We provide racking audits, maintenance and reconfiguration as your storage needs change.
When selective racking isn’t dense enough but a full drive-in system doesn’t suit your product mix, double deep racking provides a practical middle ground. It roughly doubles storage density compared to selective racking while keeping pallets accessible from the aisle.
If you’re running out of floor space and selective racking isn’t dense enough, double deep is worth exploring before committing to a full high-density system. Our team can assess your warehouse and reach truck setup, contact us to get started.
A reach truck with a pantograph attachment is required to access rear pallet positions from the aisle. Standard counterbalance forklifts can’t reach the second pallet depth.
Drive-in racking stores pallets much further back in the lane (commonly four to eight deep) but requires forklifts to enter the rack structure. Double deep keeps the forklift in the aisle and stores only two pallets deep.
A reach truck with a pantograph attachment is required to access rear pallet positions from the aisle. Standard counterbalance forklifts can’t reach the second pallet depth.
Double deep racking is designed around your reach truck’s outrigger straddle legs, which need clearance to position correctly under each pallet. For this reason, bay widths in double deep configurations are typically wider than standard selective racking, and a bottom beam level is preferable to keep pallets off the ground and give the outriggers the space they need. Confirming your reach truck’s specifications before the design stage is essential.
As per the Australian Standard (AS4084:2023), pallet racking audits are now mandatory and must be completed every 12 months.
Ensure your facility is safe and fully compliant with a free onsite audit from our expert team.
