Planning and implementing a flow rack requires careful thought and steps to ensure it meets the needs of your business. Here are four steps to plan and successfully implement a flow rack:
1. Needs analysis and planning:
First, identify your specific storage requirements and goals. What products or materials (= stored goods) should be stored? What quantity? What throughput is required?
Determine the available space for the flow rack and consider possible structural limitations.
Investigate the type of products or materials that will be stored and decide which flow rack type is best.
2. Design and configuration:
Work with a professional or company that specializes in shelving systems to design the flow rack. Consider the specific requirements of your project.
Determine how many levels or lanes the shelving should have to meet your needs.
Determine the size of the roller conveyors or gravity conveyors and the spacing between them to ensure that your products can flow smoothly through the rack.
Place the high-runner products at the ergonomically best reach height and the low-runner products below and above it.
3. Select materials and components:
Select high-quality materials and components that meet the requirements of your application. This may include steel, aluminum or other materials.
Also consider the type of rollers or conveyors that best fit your products and make sure they have a long service life.
4. Installation and commissioning:
After the flow rack has been designed and the materials have been sourced, installation should be done by professionals to ensure that it is properly assembled.
After installation, the rack should be thoroughly tested to ensure that the material flow works smoothly and that all safety precautions are followed.
