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In the highly competitive commercial hubs of New York State—ranging from the logistical nodes surrounding JFK International Airport and Newark Liberty International, to the massive 3PL gateways in Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and Syracuse—real estate costs continue to set record benchmarks. Operating a warehouse or distribution center in the tri-state area demands a relentless focus on cubic optimization. Traditional selective pallet racking, while offering high selectivity, falls short in maximizing storage density, leaving up to 60% of precious warehouse footprints allocated to access aisles.
This is where Drive-In Racking systems serve as a transformative engineering solution. By removing dedicated access aisles and allowing forklifts to enter directly into the storage bays, drive-in systems increase pallet storage capacity by up to 75% compared to selective configurations. It is the premier technology for high-volume, low-SKU applications, cold storage, and seasonal stockpiling in downstate and upstate New York networks.
Drive-In racking is a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) storage configuration where palletized loads are placed on structural continuous rails, supported by cantilever arms. Forklifts drive into the structure to retrieve or deposit materials, making this dynamic system highly dependent on structural integrity, precision alignment, and heavy-duty steel construction.
Engineered roll-formed or structural steel guide rails accommodate heavy pallet loads. Special flared entry rails prevent forklift impact damage upon entry.
Equipped with overhead structural portal bracing and rear cross-bracing to ensure exceptional stability under dynamic loading and seismic events.
Our electrostatic powder coating and hot-dip galvanized finishes protect components from chipping, moisture, and temperatures down to -25°F in cold storage environments.
Implementing a Drive-In Racking system requires comprehensive coordination of local building codes. In the State of New York, structural installations must comply with local modifications of the International Building Code (IBC) and satisfy Seismic Design Category (SDC) parameters. For installations within New York City, compliance with the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) regulations—governing high-piled combustible storage and emergency egress corridors—is crucial to achieving project approval.
As a global leader in high-density warehousing systems, Ningbo Kelida Shelf Co., Ltd. offers the design expertise and massive production scale needed to support New York's primary supply chain corridors. Established in 2014, our manufacturing complex spans 28,000 square meters, providing a fully integrated production line that ensures precise tolerances and reliable delivery schedules.
"Backed by 12 years of industry experience and 8 years of international trade expertise, Kelida has grown into a trusted global supplier, achieving an annual export revenue of over $18 million. Powered by a dedicated R&D team of 15 structural engineers, we released 35 new storage products last year, continuously pushing the boundaries of warehouse storage dynamics."
Our raw materials are sourced from top-tier domestic steel mills, utilizing high-grade Q235B and Q355B structural carbon steel to ensure long-term durability. Each manufacturing step—from roll forming and automated welding to advanced electrostatic powder spraying—is monitored by our quality assurance team of 22 QC specialists.
Beyond drive-in structures, we deliver high-performance mezzanines, customizable gondolas, and heavy-duty tool display assemblies for New York retail, hardware, and service operations.
Engineering industrial-grade racking systems requires adherence to safety and structural integrity standards. At Kelida, our quality control procedures are integrated into every stage of production to comply with international regulatory frameworks, including ANSI/RMI MH16.1 (Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks).
Our quality assurance workflow features a series of specialized diagnostic procedures:
This verification process ensures that our heavy-duty systems can withstand forklift impacts and high weight loads, providing dependable durability for New York 3PL hubs, pharmaceutical depots, and food distribution centers.
Our international trade team coordinates ocean freight logistics to streamline customs processes for major commercial operations in the northeastern United States. With strategic access to the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan, we offer direct shipping services to the Port of New York and New Jersey, bypassing potential logistics bottlenecks.
We manage all documentation, including ocean bills of lading, detailed packing lists, certificates of origin, and custom tariff declarations (HTS Code 7308.90). Whether you require Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU), Free on Board (FOB), or Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) terms, Kelida handles local port clearances, container positioning, and terminal deliveries to Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and upstate logistics sites.
Explore our full catalog of heavy-duty industrial shelving, teardrop storage configurations, and multi-tier displays engineered for New York warehouse managers.
Get in touch with our engineering team today to request a custom CAD layout design, static and dynamic loading evaluations, and a detailed price quote for your logistics facility.
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