How it works
Carton flow racking system works on a FIFO (first in, first out) style. With the use of a rolling track as well as the force of gravity the carton flow racking system pushes the product forward as it is being picked from the front part of the rack. This type of system can be installed in almost any type of existing pallet racking system. The process involved in carton flow racking typically does not necessitate any additional support or materials in the system that you already have. When implementing this system in your warehouse, you will simply be installing the track as well as the other components of the system in the pallet racks.
Components of carton flow racking
This type of flow racking is quite the same to traditional, static type of storage systems since they both consist of starter units which you can add to the racking as necessary. The most important part of the carton flow racking system is the so-called roller track. The roller track will enable the products to shift forward once the object before it has been picked. The frames used in a carton flow racking system are usually designed as either square front or layback. The layback design adds visibility and access while the square front frame is very useful when moving and storing heavy products. This type of system will also include shelves which typically come in four different types which are as follows: knuckled shelf, standard shelf, shelf tray and reverse knuckle shelf. Standard shelves are great when you are picking full cases. The knuckled shelves on the other hand are usually utilized in picking up items from the case. The reverse knuckle style is beneficial when picking from split cases while the shelf tray adds convenience and space to the entire business operation.
Benefits of carton flow racking system
The use of the carton flow racking system is advantageous to your warehouse for a lot of reasons. This storage system is considered very dynamic rather than static. The reason for this is that it allows the load to move in front of the rack on its own as the products before it are being picked. This will save time and effort on the employees as it eliminates the process of reaching, bending and pulling when picking the item. Additionally, carton flow racking will maximize the storage space that you have. Overall, the system of carton flow racking brings more efficiency to your storage facility. The carton flow racking will definitely help your warehouse.