What You Need to Know About Pallet Flow Rack
What is Pallet Flow Rack?
Pallet flow rack is selective rack placed back-to-back to allow for more storage space. Inclined conveyor wheel sections are installed in the rack, enabling back-loaded pallets to flow via gravity to the front or pick face.
Pallet flow rack consists of:
- Pallet Rack
- Gravity Flow Rails
- Gravity Flow Speed Controllers
How it works:
Flow rails slant towards the unloading side of the pallet rack, using gravity to move pallets from the loading side to the picking side for retrieval. Flow speed controllers are used to control the speed of the pallet as it moves along the rails. Once one load is removed from the unloading side of the pallet flow racks, the next slides into it’s place.
Why Pallet Flow Rack?
Pallet flow rack is not only designed to save valuable floor space and cut down on labor, but it provides high-density storage with multiple order picking levels. This system is what we like to call a First-In, First-Out flow system (FIFO), which ensures that the faces along the picking aisle are always stocked.
Does this sound like something you are interested in knowing more about? Is it the perfect fit for your warehouse operation? Give us a call at 866.474.2001 and one of our knowledgeable sales representatives will be able to help you get what you need!
We also do customizable warehouse configurations, so if a reconfiguration is in order, definitely be sure to contact us!
