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What are pallet flow racks? How do they work? And how can you set them up? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about pallet flow racks. <br><br>
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Things You Should Know About Pallet Flow Racks T: 416-491-7225 T: 905-238-7225 E: info@rack.ca CANADIAN RACK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
What Is a Pallet Flow Rack? • A pallet flow rack is a high-density storage system that uses rollers to store pallets. Pallets are put onto rollers at the back of the system and gravity transports them to the front of the system for smooth unloading.
Benefits of Using a Pallet Flow Rack • Improves Productivity • Increases the Storage Space • Non-Time-Consuming • Good for High-Density Warehouses • Improves Safety • Reduces Damaged Goods • High Customization
How to Set Up a Pallet Flow Rack • Rack uprights and beams must be plumb and level. • Flow tracks must be laid parallel to the side channels, with rolling element surfaces 90° to them. • Sections of flow track must be square. • The track slope must be uniform along the length of the lane to within 0.1% of the design slope. • It is strongly advised that one lane be erected and tested for pallet flow before proceeding with the installation of the remaining lanes.
Advantages of Pallet Flow Rack Over Pallet Rack • One of the main advantages of pallet flow racks over regular pallet racks is that they are stacked back-to-back to increase storage capacity. • Flow lanes are equipped with wheeled tracks built on pitch to automatically flow pallets from the load side to the pick aisle, reducing travel time, stress, and equipment expenses.
FAQs About Pallet Flow Rack Do I Need Special Forklifts for Pallet Flow Racks? Absolutely not. Counterbalance, reach, swing or deep reach, and even clamp trucks can be used to install pallet flow systems. How Difficult Is It to Load and Unload the Pallet Flow Racks? Pallet flow racks are easier to load and unload than conventional pallet racks. Also, each pallet flow rack system comes with instructions on how to operate it. How Much Do Pallet Flow Racks Cost and Where Can I Buy Them? Pallet flow racks typically cost between $200 and $400 per pallet position. Canadian Rack Technologies is the best place to buy pallet flow racks in Toronto.
Contact Canadian Rack Technologies 4075 Gordon Baker Road Toronto, ON Canada M1W 2P4 T: 416-491-7225E: info@rack.ca 1280 Aimco Boulevard Mississauga, ON L4W 1B2 T: 905-238-7225E: info@rack.ca