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Figure 5.17 Drive-in racks at a Honda parts distribution center

Cantilever Racks Cantilever racks are commonly used to house long objects such as bar stock, lumber, and pallets. They are typically accessed via a side-loader truck (Figure 5.18). Dynamic Racking Systems Dynamic racking systems are so called because either pallets move within the rack, as is the case with pallet flow racks (PFRs) and pushback racks (PBRs), or the rack itself moves, as is the case with mobile pallet racks (MPRs).

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