Explore our heavy-duty rack engineering solutions optimized for warehouse efficiency, cold chain hubs, and transshipment terminals across Almaty, Astana, and Khorgos.
Technical evaluation of structural stability, section modulus, ground guidance rails, and operational mechanics for high-throughput logistics terminals.
Unlike Drive-In systems which rely on single-entry Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory control, Drive-Through pallet racking features discrete loading and retrieval aisles. This uncouples forklift loading routines from dispatch operations, achieving uninterrupted First-In, First-Out (FIFO) material management across high-turnover FMCG operations.
Because Drive-Through racks eliminate horizontal cross-beams within forklift entry lanes, upright profiles are subjected to complex combined bending and axial forces. We utilize high-yield Q355B structural steel uprights engineered with cold-formed omega profiles, delivering dynamic torsional rigidity under heavy loads up to 1,500 kg per pallet.
Load-bearing pallet rails are supported by heavy-gauge stamped steel cantilever brackets bolted to column uprights with high-tensile 8.8 grade hardware. Continuous roll-formed support channels prevent pallet displacement, guiding lift trucks safely through deep storage bays reaching up to 10+ pallets deep.
Drive-Through pallet racking requires specialized horizontal top-bracing and back-to-front portal frame connectors to maintain frame sway stiffness. In accordance with EN 15512 structural European code standards, our manufacturing designs integrate elevated portal beams above the top pallet elevation, granting complete structural cross-tying without compromising forklift vertical clearance.
How high-density drive-through racking powers Eurasia's fastest-growing freight terminals across Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, and Khorgos.
Located on the border between Kazakhstan and China, Khorgos handles thousands of TEU shipping containers weekly. Rapid cross-docking operations demand high-density Drive-Through racking systems that facilitate fast container stripping, batch sorting, and immediate rail dispatch toward Western Europe and Caspian ports.
With industrial land premiums rising around Almaty's Guldala and Ili districts, warehouse developers must optimize vertical cubic space. Installing 10-meter high Drive-Through pallet racks expands floor area utilization by up to 85% compared to conventional selective racking, cutting cost-per-pallet position significantly.
Southern Kazakhstan, particularly Almaty region, is subject to high seismic activity rated up to 8-9 on the MSK-64 scale. Our Drive-Through storage systems engineered for Kazakhstan feature enlarged base plates, heavy-duty floor anchor bolts, and calculated ductility factors to withstand seismic horizontal shear loads.
Northern Kazakhstan experiences extreme winter temperatures below -30°C. Storage systems operating in frozen meat, dairy, and grain seed facilities require specialized cold-drawn steel with tested impact resistance (Charpy V-notch toughness) to guarantee frame strength under severe cryogenic conditions.
Evaluate storage density, inventory management, forklift access, and capital investment requirements for your warehouse project in Central Asia.
| Racking Architecture | Space Utilization | Stock Rotation Logic | Forklift Entry Clearance | Seismic Resistance | Est. Cost Per Pallet Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-Through Pallet Racks | 80% – 85% | First-In, First-Out (FIFO) | Dedicated Drive-In Lanes | High (Top Portal Braced) | Optimal / High ROI |
| Drive-In Pallet Racks | 75% – 80% | Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) | Single-Sided Access Lane | Medium (Requires Back Bracing) | Economical Initial Outlay |
| Radio Shuttle Cart Racks | 85% – 90% | FIFO / LIFO Dual Mode | Aisle Face Only (Automated) | Very High (Compact Structure) | Capital Intensive (Automated) |
| Standard Selective Racks | 40% – 50% | 100% Direct Selective Access | Wide Operational Aisles | Standard Dynamic Design | Low Unit Cost / High Floor Use |
Backed by over 20 years of structural engineering expertise, operating fully automated continuous cold-roll forming, robotic welding, and powder coating lines.
We source prime cold-rolled steel coils exclusively from top-tier state-owned mills. Mill test certificates (MTC) verify tensile strength, yield strength, and chemical purity for every manufactured production batch.
Our CNC-controlled roll-forming mills punch upright beam hole profiles at millimeter-precise pitch tolerances (typically 50mm, 75mm, or 76.2mm teardrop pitch), ensuring exact component inter-changeability on site.
Components destined for Kazakhstan via China-Europe Railway Express (Dostyk/Khorgos route) are heavily bundled with corner edge protectors, waterproof plastic film wrapping, and steel banding for zero-damage transit.
Essential guidance on logistics routing, EAC/GOST compliance, seismic calculations, and installation services.
We require warehouse building dimensions (length, width, clear height under trusses), concrete floor slab thickness and grade, pallet dimensions (W x D x H including cargo), total pallet weight, and forklift model specifications (turning radius, overall width, and maximum reach height).
Our structural rack systems are designed in accordance with international standard EN 15512 and can be certified under EAC / GOST-R declarations required for customs clearance and operational safety permitting in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus.
We regularly transport orders via international railway container shipping (Dostyk / Alashankou and Khorgos ports) or direct overland heavy-haul trucks. Delivery lead times from our factory to Almaty terminal typically range between 14 to 22 days after dispatch.
Our engineering team performs finite element structural analysis (FEA) incorporating local ground acceleration coefficients for MSK-64 zone 8 and 9 regions. We supply enlarged floor baseplates, heavy dual-anchor studs, and customized frame bracing arrays.
Because forklifts operate inside narrow drive-through rack channels, floor flatness (FF) and floor levelness (FL) according to ASTM E1155 or DIN 15185 standards must be maintained to prevent vehicle tilt and mast collisions against high pallet rails.
Yes. Our engineering shop can manufacture custom upright profile widths, beam connectors, and pallet rail shapes to integrate seamlessly into existing warehouse racking infrastructure across Central Asian sites.
Contact our structural engineering team today to receive a free 2D/3D CAD warehouse layout design, load capacity calculation, and detailed direct-factory quotation for your project.