Carton Flow Racking Systems for Order Picking

Carton flow racks are intended for cartons, bins, totes and individual merchandise picked from the front of a lane. Pallet flow racks are designed for palletised loads and bulk storage applications. Carton flow commonly supports each-pick operations, while pallet flow supports full-pallet FIFO storage and replenishment-to-pick-face arrangements.

The appropriate racking system depends on the stored items, inventory rotation method, picking process, available space and required storage density. Carton flow is well suited to manual order picking of cartons, bins and totes where FIFO access is important. A layout review can help determine lane sizing, configuration and integration requirements.

Products are loaded at the rear of each gravity lane and move toward the front as inventory is picked. This arrangement gives operators access to the older stock first when the lane is replenished correctly. It is useful for dated or lot-controlled products and other operations where inventory rotation is important.

Carton flow racks can accommodate cartons, bins, totes and merchandise, including some odd-shaped items. Lane widths can be customised to match carton dimensions, while skate wheels, full-width rollers or gravity-roller beds can be selected for the application. Product size, weight and packaging should be reviewed during system design.

Yes. Carton flow systems can integrate with conveyor takeaway systems and pick-to-light or pick-to-voice technology in pick modules. Project planning can address pick-face configuration, conveyor coordination and module sequencing so the racking layout supports the intended order-picking workflow.

Available services include AutoCAD layout design, pick-face configuration, lane sizing, project management, installation through factory-recommended and insured installers, preventative maintenance, roller or wheel replacement, lane inspection and equipment inspections supporting RMI rack inspection compliance.