We stock a wide range of Pallet Rack Components for immediate delivery. Our working knowledge of the systems and components allows us to design complete systems. Call 1-800-338-1382 with your requirements, and we will meet all your Pallet Rack needs. Adding on to an existing system? We know which brands interchange. |
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Pallet Flow Racks
Material Flow & Conveyor Systems carries many fine brands of Pallet Flow Racks such as Cascade, Mallard, Interroll, Air Operated Systems and Steel King. With this large pool of suppliers, there are literally hundreds of options at our disposal. We can supply your carton flow needs at the best possible prices. Successful Pallet Flow system design requires the following:
- An experienced vendor, to ensure the initial system design is appropriate for your application.
- Installation by experienced personnel who understand the ins-and-outs of making these systems function properly.
- A durable structure to support the flow lanes. Our wide selection of Pallet Rack includes many brands of varying constructions such as roll formed, tubular, structural C-channel and stainless steel.
- A knowledgeable system integrator, with a working knowledge of how to combine your flow rack system with other elements of your storage facility, such as Pick Modules, Push-Back Racks and more. Our depth of experience allows us to see the big picture.
For certain applications, Pallet Flow Systems can be the most efficient and economical choice for the job. Here are some of the considerations:
With traditional pallet rack, 50% to 60% of floor space must be dedicated to aisles to access storage positions. Pallet Flow Rack will increase space utilization in your existing structure, helping defer or avoid the costs of building and maintaining new structures. Huge cost advantages can be realized that will directly affect your bottom line and help give your company a competetive advantage. Travel time between picks is also greatly reduced with Pallet Flow Rack. Expect savings from reduced labor costs and reduced equipment maintenance.
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Roller / Brake Combination Systems handle bulky products and long loads smoothly.
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High Rise Pallet Flow Systems are avialable in Wheel Rail or Roller configurations.
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Pallet Flow systems can be installed adjacent to full roller lanes for maximum flexibilty.
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Conventional Static Rack / Shelf Storage
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Pallet Storage is 3 levels high, Tote / Carton Storage is 5 levels high.
Disadvantages:
High labor cost - Frequent product damage - Slow operation - Inefficient inventory control - Large space requirements - Traffic congestion - Limited access - Poor space utilization - Large equipment investment. |
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Pallet Storage is 3 levels high, Tote / Carton Storage is 5 levels high.
Space Savings:
In the typical comparison above and at left, the Flo-Guide Storage System offers comparable capacity in less than half the floor space, doubling the potential for capacity in an existing area, or freeing up valuable floor space for production or other activities.
Time & Labor Savings:
Restricting loading and unloading to only two areas (front and back) dramatically reduces the time it takes to place and pick products. As a result, workers increase their individual output, have less fatigue, and boost overall productivity. Ideal for Just-In-Time picking operations. Significant labor savings of up to 75% also allow for effective redistribution of human resources to other areas.
Equipment & Energy Savings:
With fewer square feet to light, heat or air condition, energy costs are lowered. With fewer fork trucks to purchase or lease, equipment operating and maintenance costs are also lowered. Worker efficiency is raised, since less time and effort is required to locate and pick pallets, cartons or totes.
Advantages:
Lower labor costs - Reduced energy costs - Less product damage - Increased throughput - Better inventory control - Less floor space required for storage - First-In / First-Out and First-In Last-Out friendly - Reduced forklift traffic - Increased safety - Ergonomic design.
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Pallet Flow manufacturers have various areas of speciality. Below are a few examples of features offered by specific brands.
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SK3400 Connectors
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Features
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Choose Step or Channel Type
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Bolted Beam Connections
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Two Bolts Per End
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Grade-5 Hardware
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Adjustable to 1/4"
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Constructed of Heavy 9 ga. Steel
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Benefits
- Economical and Durable
- Strong and Adjustable
- Greater Moment Capacity
- Greater Shear Strength
- Easy to Install
- Greater Moment Resistance
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SK3400 Rails, Wheels & Brakes
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Features
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Full Selection of Wheel and Roller Configurations
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Non-Powered Indirect Mounted Brake
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Fully Tested
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Exit Beams Serves as a Pallet Stop
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Benefits
- Handles Most Types of Pallet or Skids
- Smooth, Reliable Spped Control
- Customized to Your Operation
- Pallet Line Pressure is Distributed Evenly
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Components
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Speed Controllers
Regulating the pallet speed, including including various weights up to 2640 lbs. The higher the weight, the greater the braking effect.
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Proven Conveyor Rollers
Sealed against dust and equipped with high quality ball bearings, these rollers guarantee a long life for your Interroll flow storage system.
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Entry Guides
Guarantee parallel setting of pallets at the entry point of the flow storage lane.
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Safety Separators
Zero pressure from the take-off point.
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Some of the Wheel & Roller Styles Available
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Model No. 379
Flat - 150 lbs. Capacity
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Model No. 380
Flat - 200 lbs. Capacity
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Model No. 384
Flanged - 150 lbs. Capacity
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Model No. 385
Flanged - 200 lbs. Capacity
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Model No. 335 - 50 lbs. Capacity
Model No. 328 - 100 lbs. Capacity
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Model No. 45
300 lbs. Capacity - for 5/16" axles
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Call Material Flow at 1-800-338-1382 for all your Pallet Flow needs.
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Things to Think About When Purchasing Racking:
- Responsibility between lift truck and rack system. Who will take it?
- Is there enough aisle spacing to operate the truck? Pallet rack is one thing; drive-in rack requires another aisle spacing. Pushback and pallet flow rack take up to 1' 6" more aisle space than pallet rack. Because the truck must go straight in and out of the system, the operator can't begin to turn into the load before being straight in front of it.
- 95% of all rack collapses are due to operator error. Abuse is just like a car. Sometimes it is driven off the lot and totaled within one day, sometimes the car never gets into a wreck.
- Know your loads by weight. Don't guess. Overloading can be a real problem.
- Be honest about your operators. If you already have rack abuse you will continue to have it. Ways to change this pattern: A) additional training, B) wider aisles, C) cutting cross aisle traffic down.
- Design from the inside out, not the other way around.
- Look at your competitors' facilities. Not all companies are the same.
- Anybody can sell rack. New or used. But what do you get? Is it the right height, depth or type?
- Don't buy a piece of lift equipment before you buy your rack system. Remember lift truck houses sell lift trucks because that is what they are supposed to do, just like a car dealer.
- Everybody wants their product like Burger King. They are in such a rush to get it off their desk that they many times make a mistake. For some reason there always seems to be enough time to get it corrected but not enough time to do it right in the first place. Remember to allow enough time to plan, don't rush.
- When should you replace a rack? A) Broken welds on upright, B) Beams creased or bowed in, C) Column off of footplate.
- A pallet should overhang a beam by 3" front and back in order for the stated capacity to be valid, otherwise the capacity has to be down-rated.
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