Gravity Fed Rack

Gravity fed racks are material handling systems that use gravity to move products in a wide range of applications in warehouses, distribution centers, production floors, lean manufacturing environments, work cells near assembly lines, packaging and shipping areas. These gravity racks streamline material handling processes, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize warehouse space utilization.

The parameter specifications of the gravity rack usually need to be decided according to the specific needs of the warehouse, the characteristics of the stored items and the operational procedures.

The features of Gravity Feeding Rack

(1) Utilizing gravity: The gravity rack moves by using the product's own weight through the tilted shelf design, no external energy is required.

(2) High efficiency: The gravity rack simplifies the material handling process, reduces manual handling, and improves work efficiency.

(3) Cost saving: Gravity fed racking helps reduce operating costs due to reduced reliance on labor and mechanical equipment.

(4) Space utilization: this racking system can maximize the use of warehouse space, especially suitable for environments with limited storage space.

(5) Flexibility: Gravity feed racks are available in a variety of types, which can be selected and customized according to different storage needs and material characteristics.

Gravity feed racks are used in many industries due to their unique benefits and wide applicability, especially in material handling situations where efficiency, space and cost savings are required. Example:

(1) Warehouses and distribution centers: for storing and distributing all kinds of items, especially those requiring first-in-first-out (FIFO) management.

(2) Manufacturing floors: Gravity feed racks are set up alongside production lines to quickly supply materials needed for production and minimize production interruptions.

(3) Lean Manufacturing Environments: Gravity feed racks are a core element of a lean manufacturing system, helping to achieve one-piece flow and just-in-time production.

(4) Assembly Line Work Cells: Provide assembly line workers with the necessary parts and materials, reducing worker walk-around and search time.

(5) Packing and Shipping Areas: Using gravity feed racks in packing and shipping areas improves packing efficiency and shipping speed.

Gravity fed rack includes the following types:

(1) Box Flow Shelving: a FIFO (First In First Out) shelving system for high capacity box or bulk picking applications.

(2) Pallet Flow Racking: A FIFO option for pallet storage applications that can improve storage space utilization.

(3) Push back Racking: a LIFO (last in, first out) gravity storage system that utilizes carts that are pushed along an inclined track.

Overall, gravity rack provides an efficient and cost-effective material handling solution by utilizing gravity to move products.

Since 2015, Guangzhou JustBest Logistics Equipment Co. has been a full-service provider of warehousing equipment, including R&D, design, manufacturing, installation, and after-sales service. As a leader in logistics and warehousing, we provide top-notch solutions.

Our factory covers 40,000 square meters and has 190 sets of machinery and equipment, as well as 500 engineers and employees. These advantages let us produce over 400 million dollars worth of products each year. Our rack production equipment includes advanced roll forming machines, which ensure quality and efficiency. We use high-quality steel to make our products strong and durable. Each product is tested to ensure safe and reliable storage equipment for our customers.

We provide our customers with efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving logistics and warehousing systems. A good warehouse can make logistics better, cheaper, and more competitive. We will keep working hard to provide customers with the best warehousing equipment and solutions.

(1) Deliver: For regular products, our usual delivery time is 12 working days; for customized products, it takes 15 working days to complete;

(2) Shipping: Our products are mainly shipped by sea and air, and we generally prefer to use containers for transportation;

(3) After-sales service: we provide comprehensive after-sales service support. No matter you encounter any product problems, you can contact us at any time. We promise to provide you with solutions within 48 hours and arrange technicians to visit you. After the product is sold, you can enjoy one year free warranty service (except for human damage and damage caused by force majeure factors). After the expiration of the warranty period, if you need to repair, you may need to pay a certain material cost.

(1)Which payment form you can accept?

We accept a variety of convenient and swift payment terms, including T/T, T/C, Western Union, and PayPal.

(2)What is your term of payment?

A 40% down payment is required before production begins, with the remaining 60% balance payable before shipping.

(3)What's your MOQ?

Should our inventory be sufficient, no minimum order quantity (MOQ) will be required. Should production be required, we can discuss the MOQ in accordance with the specific circumstances of the customer.

In November 2023, our company assumed responsibility for the Mitsubishi Electric project, which involved the conversion of an existing warehouse into a vertical storage facility. The new system utilizes box-type, fluent shelves. This racking system enables the efficient storage and retrieval of carton-type goods and facilitates the management of mechanical parts. The system employs inclined shelves and a sliding mechanism to facilitate the smooth movement of cartons along the shelves. The First In First Out (FIFO) management principle optimizes storage efficiency and overall warehouse organization.

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