Because it operates based on the LIFO principle, where the last product to enter must be the first to leave, Drive In is ideal for warehouses that work with a high volume of identical items, or carry out entry and exit with low to medium turnover.
What is the Drive In System?
The Drive In System is formed from structures installed in an industry that operates based on product storage.
These structures are characterized by forming a compact storage system for palletized goods, where forklifts move within the structure itself, supplying and removing products with low implementation costs.
Because it operates based on the LIFO (Last in, First out) principle, where the last product to enter must be the first to leave, Drive In is ideal for warehouses that work with a high volume of identical items, or carry out entry and exit with low to medium turnover.
Furthermore, the excellent use of storage offers a reduction of up to 50% in the space used, providing gains in depth dimension in its structure.
Where does the Drive In System have its application?
For its application, given that it is a self-control system, it is the ideal solution for the production of raw materials in food industries, storage in frozen and refrigerated chambers, or even in production buffer areas.
As a feature, they keep seasonal products stored for much longer without suffering damage, as the pallets are not self-stacked and the pressure is zero, that is, it is compact storage, commonly known as blocked, which favors these types of goods.
How to implement it in a company?
To implement the Drive In System, the environment where it will be installed is first analyzed and studied for the best way to implement it, seeking to meet the needs of the operation and, if necessary, adapt it to the warehouse.
Taking into account, within the strategic and application plan, all the company's needs and demands and its daily operations. For the next step, it is essential to have knowledge about the entire space area and what result you are seeking to achieve.
In order to generate value for the warehouse and the activities carried out there, it is of great importance to be allied with professionals in the area, since for its implementation, an engineering project is developed exclusively, seeking to meet all the real needs of each establishment.
How are Drive In System operations organized?
This is a strategically developed system, as it is designed with users in mind even before it is built, which results in great practicality and benefits for operations processes within the warehouse.
The operating methods of a Drive-In System are based on the use of retractable or counterbalanced forklifts, making logistics processes more flexible.
Attributes such as maximization of stock and use of the LIFO principle, provide greater assertiveness, when it comes to logistical processes for storage.
In this system, the frequency of stock turnover is worked on, such as a small number of SKUs and/or a large quantity of items per SKU, with characteristics such as the storage of fragile items that cannot be stacked and unstable loads.
Understand more about the LIFO principle.
LIFO is an acronym in English: “Last In, First Out”. Referring to the way of operating and moving stock within a warehouse.
Its operating method works as follows: the last item inserted must be the first to come out, and for this, they are done on the same side of the structure.
This method is used in warehouses that operate with low or medium turnover of goods, that is, where the expiration date is extended, since LIFO operates in such a way as to leave the first product in stock for a longer period of time, which characterizes the stock as always having older products stored.
Knowing this, it is essential to take great care with these loads, as like any merchandise, they rotate according to the market and being careful not to make the type of merchandise that is stored, for example electronic products, obsolete is essential.
Learn about the structure of the Drive In System.
The Drive In System is developed from basic elements, essential to provide the best result in carrying out logistics operations in storage.
Learn about the structure and basic elements of a Drive In System:
– Amounts – these are columns designed with fittings for precision and agility in assembly. They are screwed and allow for easy relocation.
– Arms and stringers – guarantee maximum use of height, ensuring resistance and protection. In the event of a pallet being moved during placement, it will have the support of the beam on the opposite side.
– Guide rail – allows the forklift equipped with guide wheels (retractable or counterbalanced) to enter smoothly, ensuring practicality and safety for the operator in front of the structure.
– Protectors – the shin guard protector offers a shape that facilitates the entry of the pallet and reinforces the columns in the region.
– Special protectors – designed with a higher level of safety in mind, special protective options are used according to market requirements and the company’s reality. They are designed with safety in mind and can be adapted to existing structures.
Advantages offered by the Drive In System.
The advantages of a Drive-In System come from its compact, block-type storage method, which provides zero pressure, preserving the integrity of the goods. In this system, there are no stacked pallets, and there are no horizontal forces acting on the pallets.
For pallets with unstable loads, Drive In minimizes the risk of falling or tipping over. Loads such as Big Bags, stacked boxes without stretch film, and tall loads are examples of applications.
Other advantages include the high utilization rate of the available volume, gains in cold storage operations and the smaller space used by this system, resulting in a reduction in the number of aisles. In addition, the Drive-In System requires a lower initial investment in the operation, when compared to other block solutions.
The Bertolini Drive In.
The Drive In System, developed by Bertolini Sistemas de Armazenagem, provides numerous advantages and flexibility for the logistics processes of a warehouse that adopts it.
There are no corridors in its structure, so products are stored in depth, enabling a high area occupancy rate and storage volume.
The Bertolini Drive In System is developed from basic and fundamental elements in high quality material, essential to provide the best in carrying out logistics storage operations.
Market-leading product, with recognized quality, levels adjusted every 30 mm, versatility in bolted load support arms, with greater rigidity and reliability for street geometry that prioritizes safety, that is, even in the event of poor positioning, the pallet will always be supported on the side members.
In the Bertolini Drive In System, the side members are manufactured in high-performance galvanized steel (ZAR – high-resistance zinc plated).
Given the friction resulting from pallet movement, galvanized steel is the best solution, with greater resistance to friction and wear due to pallet movement. It also offers a high-strength guide rail.
The safety embedded in the development of robust and durable elements for the storage process in companies is fundamental. And this is the mission of Bertolini Storage Systems, ensuring logistics operations!
