--- title: "Pallet Racks in Joliet, IL | Warehouse Racking" description: "Industrial pallet racks and warehouse racking in Joliet, IL. High-density layouts for intermodal logistics. Call (312) 815-2445." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "@id": "https://chicagopalletracks.com/service-area/joliet#business", "name": "Chicago Pallet Racks - Joliet", "alternateName": "Chicago Pallet Racks - A Division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co.", "description": "Pallet rack systems and warehouse racking designed, delivered, and installed for Joliet, IL warehouses. Free warehouse needs analysis and CAD layout, with pallet position counts before you order.", "url": "https://chicagopalletracks.com", "telephone": "(312) 815-2445", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "36 N. 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Below that, push back or deeper selective bays often return more usable positions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you supply rack protection for heavy forklift traffic?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, and we recommend it in high-density lanes. Column protectors, end-of-aisle guards, and row spacers are quoted with the system." } } ] } ] --- Serving the Chicagoland Area [(312) 815-2445]() [![Chicago Pallet Racks Logo](/assets/logo-Du16uMjV.jpg) Chicago Pallet Racks A Division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. ](/) [Home](/)[Service Area](/service-area)[Projects](/projects)[Contact Us](/contact)Get a Free Quote 1. [Home](/) 2. [Service Area](/service-area) 3. Joliet ![Industrial pallet racking installed in a Joliet, Illinois warehouse](/assets/hero-location-DSM_BmzI.jpg) Joliet, Illinois # Pallet Racks & Warehouse Racking in Joliet, IL Joliet moves freight at a scale few markets match. With the CenterPoint intermodal terminals feeding buildings along I-80 and I-55, a Joliet warehouse can fill faster than the racking plan behind it. When containers arrive in waves, floor-stacked inventory turns into blocked aisles within days. High-density pallet rack systems absorb those surges by storing product deep instead of wide. Give us your pallet counts, turnover pattern, and clear height and we will lay out a system that holds a full inbound wave without giving up the pick faces your outbound schedule depends on. Free warehouse needs analysis. Free CAD layout. Delivery and installation by our own crews across Joliet and the surrounding Chicagoland market. Get a Free Quote[Call (312) 815-2445]() ## Why Joliet Warehouses Work With Us Volume here is the defining factor. Buildings around the intermodal terminals often run 32 to 40 feet of clear height with heavy inbound flow and staged outbound loads, so storage depth matters more than it would in a small distribution operation. That points toward drive-in and push back for bulk lanes, pallet flow where rotation is enforced, and selective racking held in reserve for the pick zone. We size the split against your actual turnover rather than filling the building with one system. Large Joliet projects also live and die on scheduling. Our crews install in phases, work around inbound appointments, and stage material so a partially built system still functions. Components come from local stock, which keeps a big install from stalling on a backordered beam. Free warehouse needs analysis CAD layout with pallet position counts 48-hour shipping on standard components Installation by our own crews Support after the system is live ![Warehouse racking aisle in a Joliet facility](/assets/warehouse-aisle-DrDu-B7-.jpg) ### Industries We Store For Intermodal Logistics Third-Party Logistics Consumer Packaged Goods Building Materials Food & Beverage Chemicals & Plastics Automotive Distribution Retail Distribution ## What Our Pallet Rack Service Includes The free warehouse needs analysis covers building dimensions, clear height, pallet size and weight, forklift fleet, inbound and outbound volumes, and how deep your typical SKU runs. We return a CAD layout with lane depth, aisle widths, beam levels, and total pallet positions, plus a component-level quote. Systems follow the freight. Drive-in racking puts forklifts inside the structure for maximum density on identical product. Push back stores two to six deep with pallets on nested carts, so you keep one aisle and gain depth. Pallet flow uses gravity lanes for strict FIFO on dated goods. Selective racking stays where daily picking happens, and cantilever handles anything that will not sit on a pallet. Standard components ship in about 48 hours, and engineered high-density systems get a written lead time up front. Installation on large Joliet projects typically runs one to four weeks and can be phased row by row so shipping never stops. Our crews anchor and level every frame, install decking, guards, and row spacers, and hand over a floor ready for production. Start a Free Layout[(312) 815-2445]() ## Pallet Rack Systems We Install in Joliet These are the systems that come up most often in local buildings. We carry the full range, and the layout tells us which combination earns its place on your floor. ![Drive-In Pallet Rack for warehouse racking in Joliet, IL](/assets/drive-in-pallet-rack-Cg418ibV.jpg) ### Drive-In Pallet Rack Drive-in pallet rack systems allow forklifts to drive directly into the rack structure, providing high-density storage ideal for warehouses storing large quantities of similar products. This warehouse racking solution can reduce floor space requirements by up to 35%. Request Quote ![Push Back Pallet Rack for warehouse racking in Joliet, IL](/assets/push-back-pallet-rack-D34RhpwY.jpg) ### Push Back Pallet Rack Push back pallet rack systems utilize nested carts on inclined rails, allowing pallets to be stored 2-6 deep from a single aisle. This industrial pallet racking solution maximizes warehouse space while maintaining selectivity. Request Quote ![Pallet Flow Rack for warehouse racking in Joliet, IL](/assets/pallet-flow-rack-tKDnLj4T.jpg) ### Pallet Flow Rack Pallet flow rack systems use gravity-fed rollers to move pallets from the loading end to the picking end, ensuring perfect FIFO inventory rotation. This industrial warehouse racking is ideal for date-sensitive products. Request Quote Not sure which one fits? See [recent pallet rack installations](/projects) or [request a free warehouse consultation](/contact). If you also operate near [Romeoville](/service-area/romeoville) or [Bolingbrook](/service-area/bolingbrook), we can plan both buildings on one layout. ## Recent Pallet Rack Installations ![Carton flow rack installation in a warehouse](/assets/carton-flow-racking-CbC_ZAQs.jpg) ![Drive-in pallet rack installation in a high-bay warehouse](/assets/drive-in-CzCRNL_F.jpg) ![Pallet rack installation reaching the ceiling of a distribution center](/assets/igt-6-DlAaWmSY.jpg) ![Selective pallet rack aisle with wire decking](/assets/img-1220-DJL8pNok.jpg) ![Warehouse pallet racking aisles with a forklift](/assets/img-5455-DxNygyEY.jpg) ![Rows of pallet racking in a distribution facility](/assets/medco-cleveland-5-Bg7bEehR.jpg) ![Warehouse pallet rack system spanning a large storage area](/assets/photo-aug-03-6-17-41-pm-Cpzt32J0.jpg) ![Pallet racking rows under warehouse skylights](/assets/photo-jul-22-6-45-56-pm-CIVCQxM9.jpg) ![Cantilever rack arms mounted along a warehouse wall](/assets/photo-may-15-2026-7-28-50-pm-1-zev4C15x.jpg) ![Push back pallet rack carts on inclined rails](/assets/udf-pushback-rack-BgIv7FXJ.jpg) Previous slide Next slide [View More Projects](/projects) ## Get a Free Pallet Rack Quote in Joliet Send the basics and we will come back with a layout, a pallet position count, and a full price. Prefer to talk it through? Call (312) 815-2445. ### What's Included: - Free warehouse needs analysis - CAD layout drawings - Pallet position counts - System recommendations - Complete project quote and timeline Name \* Company \* Email \* Phone \* Where are you located? \* Approximate warehouse size \* Select size Less than 5,000 sq ft 5,000 - 10,000 sq ft 10,000 - 20,000 sq ft 20,000 - 50,000 sq ft 50,000 - 250,000 sq ft 250,000+ sq ft Expected timeframe \* Select timeframe 30 - 90 days 3 - 6 months 6 - 12 months 12+ months Additional Information I consent to receive SMS and email communications from Chicago Pallet Racks regarding my quote request. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. Get Your Free Quote We respect your privacy. Your information will never be shared. ## Pallet Rack Questions from Joliet Warehouses ### Which system gives the most pallet positions per square foot? ### How do we keep FIFO rotation with high-density racking? ### Can you install while we are still receiving freight? ### What clear height do you need for a drive-in system? ### Do you supply rack protection for heavy forklift traffic? ## Also Serving Warehouses Near Joliet Many operations run more than one building. We deliver and install pallet rack systems across the same corridors, so a second site can be planned on the same visit to the drawing board. [Romeoville ](/service-area/romeoville)[Bolingbrook ](/service-area/bolingbrook)[Chicago ](/service-area/chicago)[Bedford Park ](/service-area/bedford-park) [View All Service Areas](/service-area) ## Ready to Rack Your Joliet Warehouse? Free layout, free pallet position count, and a straight answer on lead time. 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