Pallet Flow Racking
How it Works:
- Rack is equipped with a pitched roller conveyor that slides items toward the front of the rack
- Pallets are loaded in the back and picked in the front
- Also known as Gravity Flow
Product Features
Advantages
- Very few (if any) aisles needed, resulting in high storage density
- No need to drive inside the system
- Flow racks can be added to existing systems at any time
Disadvantages
- Requires a significant upfront investment
- Damaged pallets can jam up the system (not recommended for companies using old, beat-up pallets regularly)
Applications
Best for FIFO inventory management and high-volume SKUs that must move quickly
Examples:
- Perishable food and beverage industry
- Pharmaceuticals with a short shelf life
- Freezer warehouses
