Steel racking in cold storage is suitable for AGV forklift access, but several factors need to be considered:

Temperature Adaptability
- AGV Forklifts: Ordinary AGV forklifts may experience performance instability, reduced battery life, and electronic component malfunctions in low-temperature environments. Therefore, AGV forklifts for cold storage need special design and modification to adapt to low-temperature environments, such as using low-temperature-resistant materials, special lubrication and sealing techniques, and heating devices, to ensure normal operation in cold storage.
- Steel Racking: Steel can become brittle and less resilient at low temperatures. Therefore, steel racking for cold storage needs to use steel suitable for low-temperature environments and undergo special processing to ensure sufficient strength and stability at low temperatures, preventing deformation or damage.

Precision Requirements
- AGV Forklifts: The positioning and navigation accuracy of AGV forklifts are crucial for accurate goods access. In cold storage, due to limited space and high storage density, AGV forklifts need to precisely drive to the designated location to complete loading and unloading operations.
- Steel Racking: To cooperate with AGV forklifts, the manufacturing precision of cold storage steel racking also needs to be improved accordingly. The dimensions, positional accuracy, and surface flatness of the racking need to meet certain requirements to ensure that the AGV forklift can smoothly enter the racking aisle and accurately access goods, avoiding collisions or jams.

Load-Bearing Capacity
- AGV Forklifts: Different AGV forklift models have different load-bearing capacities. When selecting, the appropriate AGV forklift needs to be determined based on the weight of the goods carried by the cold storage steel racking. The driving stability and safety of the AGV forklift in the cold storage environment also need to be considered to ensure that it can withstand the weight of the racking and goods and will not tip over or lose control during handling.
- Steel Racking: Cold storage steel racking needs to have sufficient load-bearing capacity to meet the needs of storing large quantities of goods. The design and manufacturing of the racking should be reasonably calculated and selected based on the expected weight of the stored goods to ensure that no deformation or collapse occurs during use.

Rack Height Limitations
- AGV Forklifts: Generally, the lifting height of AGV forklifts is relatively limited, usually around 4 to 5 meters. If the height of the cold storage steel racking exceeds this range, the AGV forklift may not be able to directly access the upper goods.
- Steel Racking: When designing cold storage steel racking, if AGV forklifts are considered for access operations, the height of the racking needs to be reasonably planned according to the lifting height of the AGV forklift, or layered design methods can be used to allow the AGV forklift to effectively cover all storage locations.

Safety Protection
- AGV Forklifts: AGV forklifts operating in cold storage need to be equipped with complete safety protection devices, such as collision sensors, emergency stop buttons, and audible and visual alarm devices, to prevent collisions with personnel, racking, or other equipment. Strict safety management systems and operating procedures also need to be established to ensure the safe operation of the AGV forklift.
- Steel Racking: The structural design of cold storage steel racking should consider the safe operation of the AGV forklift, avoiding sharp corners or protruding parts to prevent scratching or colliding with the AGV forklift. In addition, the stability of the racking is crucial and reinforcement measures need to be taken to prevent shaking or collapse under frequent AGV forklift operation.

Cost Factors
- AGV Forklifts and Supporting Systems: Purchasing and installing AGV forklifts suitable for cold storage and related automated control systems, navigation systems, etc., require high investment costs. In addition, later maintenance and maintenance costs are also relatively high, requiring professional technicians for operation and maintenance.
- Steel Racking Modification or Customization: If existing cold storage steel racking does not meet the requirements for AGV forklift use, it may need to be modified or re-customized, which will also increase costs. Therefore, when deciding whether to use AGV forklifts to access cold storage steel racking, the company's financial strength and return on investment need to be comprehensively considered.