We know that with the continuous development of the logistics and warehousing industry, the types of warehouse shelves are also becoming increasingly diverse. There are various types of warehouse shelves in the market. The editor believes that they can be classified into the following types according to their structure:

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1：Beam-type warehouse shelves

Beam-type warehouse shelves offer quick and convenient access, ensuring that all items are stored on a first-in, first-out basis. There are no restrictions on forklift types, and they have a relatively fast picking speed. The space utilization rate is 30% to 50%(depending on the type of forklift).

2：Corridor type warehouse shelves

The corrid-type warehouse shelves feature high-density storage, with the first-in, last-out principle. Some goods are picked up by order, with options ranging from 20% to 30%. The picking speed is average, and the clear space for storage can reach up to 60% of the entire warehouse.

3：Gravity warehouse shelves

Gravity warehouse shelves are of high density, featuring a free entry and exit design. They have an extremely high inventory turnover rate, allowing for quick pick-up based on orders. They also have a good ground utilization rate, with a net storage space of 60% in the warehouse.

4：Loft-style warehouse shelves

Loft-style warehouse shelves use shelves as floor supports and can be designed into multiple floors (usually 2-3 floors). It is equipped with stairs and goods lifting elevators, etc., and is suitable for high warehouses, light and small goods, and manual storage and retrieval. When the storage volume is large, use elevators and hydraulic lifting platforms.

5：Cantilever warehouse shelves

Cantilever warehouse shelves are suitable for storing long and irregular items, such as various pipes, hoses, steel plates, etc.

6：Electrically controlled mobile warehouse shelves

Each group of shelves can be driven by electricity (machinery) to move independently on the track. One aisle can handle the operation of 6, 8, 10 or more groups of shelves. Press the button to drive the shelf and open the required passage.

7：Pallet warehouse shelves

Pallet warehouse shelves are designed and stored in the form of pallet units for goods, and are generally operated by forklifts and other loading and unloading equipment.