Double Deep Pallet Racking Systems

Maximize space without sacrificing selectivity using Double Deep Pallet Racking – Pac Rac’s high-density, deep-reach system designed for performance and CSA / NBC 2020 compliance across Canada.

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What is Double Deep Pallet Racking?

Double Deep Pallet Racking is a high-density version of selective racking where pallets are stored two deep, requiring a deep-reach forklift to access the second position. It doubles storage per aisle while keeping operational flexibility and fast access to most SKUs.

Pac Rac engineers double deep systems for optimal beam spacing, forklift clearance, and load capacity, ensuring smooth operation and full compliance with CSA and NBC 2020 standards.

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Features of Double Deep Racking

  • Stores two pallets deep per lane for up to 30 % more storage

  • Requires deep-reach or pantograph forklifts for back-row access.

  • Maintains direct access to 50 % of SKUs.

  • Ideal for medium-SKU inventories with multiple pallets per item.

  • Works with standard selective racking components for easy expansion.

  • High structural rigidity with engineered frame bracing.

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Benefits Across Industries

Up to 30 % more pallet positions than selective racking.

Lower cost per pallet position than push-back or drive-in.

Reduced aisle count = higher cubic utilization.

Minimal training curve for reach-truck operators.

Applications & Industries

Ideal for facilities balancing density and selectivity. Double Deep Racking reduces aisle space while maintaining rapid access to common SKUs, improving overall throughput.

Manufacturers use Double Deep layouts for finished goods storage, staging, and raw material flow, offering a middle ground between selective and push-back systems.

Retailers gain more pallet positions per bay without major layout changes, optimizing bulk inventory and seasonal storage.

For e-commerce fulfillment centers managing high pallet volume but needing some SKU variety, Double Deep Racking offers a space-efficient, easily scalable system.

An excellent option for batch-stored or date-coded products, providing dense storage while maintaining FIFO capability when paired with selective or pallet flow zones.

See additional applications in our Industries Served section.

Installation & Services

Pac Rac engineers evaluate load data, forklift reach, and aisle clearance to design safe, efficient double deep layouts that meet CSA / NBC 2020 codes.

Our certified teams install uprights, beams, and bracing for precise alignment, ensuring smooth deep-reach operation and long-term reliability.

We perform annual rack inspections and Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews (PSR) under Ontario’s regulations to maintain ongoing compliance and safety.

Pac Rac provides upright repairs, beam replacements, and layout adjustments to adapt your racking as inventory needs evolve.

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Accessories & Related Products

Enhance drive-in racking with:

racking row spacer

Maintain proper alignment and spacing for back-to-back double deep rows, improving structural integrity and seismic stability.

wire mesh deck types

Enhances safety and load support for double deep configurations by preventing pallet fall-through.

Post Protectors

Protect your people and product with Pac Rac’s full range of warehouse safety accessories. Column guards and end-of-aisle protectors shield uprights from forklift impact. All components are engineered for Canadian warehouse environments and designed to integrate seamlessly with selective pallet racking, drive-in, and push-back systems.

 

Rack Netting protection

Rack netting protects workers and inventory by preventing items from falling through or off racks into aisles. It’s especially effective for high-traffic or elevated storage areas, improving warehouse safety and compliance. Pac Rac installs high-tensile, flame-retardant netting that meets CSA and OSHA safety requirements and can be customized for front, back, or full-bay coverage.

Racking Safety

Pac Rac offers a complete range of warehouse safety accessories to protect equipment, racking, and personnel:

  • Column guards to absorb forklift impact

  • End-of-aisle protectors for high-traffic zones

  • Guard rails to define safe pedestrian areas

  • Rack post protectors for impact resistance

Each product is engineered for selective pallet racking compatibility and tested to meet Canadian warehouse safety standards. Adding these safeguards reduces downtime, repair costs, and workplace risk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It stores pallets two deep, doubling density while slightly reducing selectivity.

A deep-reach or pantograph forklift is needed to access rear pallets.

Typically 25–30 % more storage than a standard selective layout.

Yes – Pac Rac can retrofit double deep configurations onto most selective frames.

Yes – each system is engineered for CSA / CWB / NBC 2020 compliance, ensuring safe long-term performance.

Why Choose Pac Rac Pallet Racking?

A pallet rack system consists of roll-formed steel components or structural steel components, or a combination of both to cater to various load requirements and warehouse layouts. At Pac Rac, our extensive experience with pallet racks allows us to create a storage system designed specifically for your needs, no matter what kind of palletized products or materials you handle.

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