Warehouse Racking in Chicago, IL
The right warehouse racking system can help you make better use of your available space while improving storage capacity and product access. Our team can help you reimagine your facility’s layout to maximize space, storage, and efficiency. Then, we’ll help you find the right standard or custom racking design for your operation.
✓ Maximize warehouse space
✓ Increase storage capacity
✓ Improve product accessibility
✓ Standard & custom designs
✓ Rack solutions exceeding RMI & ANSI standards
Whether you’re planning a new warehouse or optimizing an existing facility, RMH Systems can help you create the right warehouse racking in Chicago, IL, built around your inventory, workflow, and long-term goals.
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Racking Designed Around Your Operation
The right racking system starts with understanding how your facility operates. We look at your available space, inventory, equipment, and material flow to help determine the layout and racking configuration that best supports your operation.
Whether you’re outfitting a new facility, expanding storage capacity, or reworking an existing layout, RMH can help you make better use of the space you already have by considering:
✓ Available floor and vertical space
✓ Pallet sizes, weights, and SKU mix
✓ Inventory turnover and accessibility
✓ Forklift and material handling requirements
✓ Product and traffic flow
From layout and design through installation, RMH Systems can help bring your warehouse storage plan together.
Warehouse Racking & Storage Solutions
Choose from a range of warehouse racking systems designed around your inventory, storage density, accessibility, and material flow requirements.
Flexible storage with direct pallet access and configurations for a wide range of warehouse applications.
Push Back Racking
Store multiple pallets deep to increase density while maintaining access to multiple SKUs.
Drive-In/Drive-Through Racking
Maximize storage density for large quantities of similar products with fewer aisles.
Cantilever Rack
Open-front storage for long, bulky or irregularly shaped materials.
Pallet Shuttle Systems
High-density storage that uses a shuttle to move pallets through deep rack lanes.
Comparing Warehouse Racking & Storage Solutions
| Racking Type | Best For | Storage Density | Inventory Access | Inventory Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet Racking | Wide SKU variety & direct pallet access | Low–Medium | High | FIFO or LIFO |
| Pallet Flow | High-volume, fast-moving inventory | High | Medium | FIFO |
| Push Back | Multiple pallets per SKU | High | Medium | LIFO |
| Drive-In/Drive-Through | Large quantities of similar SKUs | Very High | Low | Low LIFO / FIFO* |
| Cantilever | Long, bulky, or irregular materials | Varies | High | Direct Access |
| Pallet Shuttle Systems | High-density deep-lane pallet storage | Very High | Low–Medium | FIFO or LIFO |
*Drive-in is typically LIFO; drive-through can support FIFO.
Stop Costly Sprinkler Accidents Before They Start
A damaged sprinkler head can flood your warehouse in minutes. Heavy-duty K3 in-rack sprinkler guards protect against accidental impacts by forklifts and pallets.
✓ Heavy-duty powder-coated steel
✓ Mounts directly to rack beams for superior protection
✓ Designed to withstand direct forklift impacts
✓ High-visibility design
✓ Multiple sizes and configurations available
✓ Made in the USA
Racking Design Cheat Sheets
Planning a new racking system? Use our quick-reference guides to understand key design considerations and requirements for common rack configurations.
Need Help Planning Your Racking System?
Our Chicago team can evaluate your space, inventory, and storage requirements to help you find the right racking solution and layout for your operation.
- Address: 110 Schiller St, Ste 320, Elmhurst, IL 60126
- Phone: 630-516-1115
