Flow Pallet Racking

A: Pallets are loaded onto the high end of inclined lanes. Gravity then causes them to roll down a slight slope on rollers or wheels toward the picking face at the opposite end of the rack. A braking system controls the speed of the pallets, and when the front pallet is removed, the next one automatically moves into position.

A: While both are high-density systems, pallet flow racking is typically FIFO (First-In, First-Out), loading from one side and unloading from the other, making it ideal for perishable goods or those with expiration dates.

A: Yes, pallet flow racking systems typically offer 100% selectivity, allowing direct access to every pallet in the pick face, which is beneficial for managing diverse products or those requiring frequent access.

A: Pallet flow racking is ideal for products with high turnover rates, goods requiring strict FIFO inventory rotation, such as perishable items, or items with expiration dates. It's particularly useful for high-volume, single SKU applications where continuous stock rotation is critical.

A: The main components include the racking structure (upright frames and beams), the inclined lanes or shelves, roller wheels or tracks that facilitate the movement of pallets, brakes and speed controllers to manage pallet speed, and sometimes guides or lane dividers.

A: Common types of rollers and wheels include full-width rollers (ideal for multiple pallet sizes), Magnum (Poly) wheel rollers (durable and suitable for heavy loads, especially in freezers), and skate wheel rollers (cost-effective for standard wood pallets in shorter lanes).

A: Yes, pallet flow rack systems are designed to be customizable and can be configured to accommodate various pallet sizes, weights, and operational requirements.

A: Yes, pallet flow lanes can be configured with varying depths (from 2 to 20 or more pallets deep) and can be adapted for floor-mounted applications for high-throughput case picking or dock staging.