Gravity Flow Rack
Gravity Flow Rack
Application Scenarios:
- High-Density Storage Needs:
Ideal for industries requiring maximum storage capacity within limited floor space, such as cold
storage facilities, urban warehouses with high real estate costs, or leased warehouses where space is
at a premium.
- Order Picking Operations:
Especially in distribution centers or retail warehouses, gravity flow racking can serve as part of the
picking line, automatically delivering required goods to the picking area and thereby increasing picking
efficiency.
- Material Buffering Near Production Lines:
In certain continuous or semi-continuous production processes, small gravity flow racking systems
can be installed near production lines to act as temporary buffers for work-in-progress (WIP) or raw
materials, ensuring timely material supply.
Application Scenarios:
- High-Density Storage Needs:
Ideal for industries requiring maximum storage capacity within limited floor space, such as cold
storage facilities, urban warehouses with high real estate costs, or leased warehouses where space is
at a premium.
- Order Picking Operations:
Especially in distribution centers or retail warehouses, gravity flow racking can serve as part of the
picking line, automatically delivering required goods to the picking area and thereby increasing picking
efficiency.
- Material Buffering Near Production Lines:
In certain continuous or semi-continuous production processes, small gravity flow racking systems
can be installed near production lines to act as temporary buffers for work-in-progress (WIP) or raw
materials, ensuring timely material supply.
Gravity Flow Racking consists of two main components: the shelf structure and the rolling tracks. The height of these tracks is designed by engineers to allow pallets to be loaded at a higher end and then freely slide down to a lower unloading end. Under the force of gravity, the rollers enable smoother sliding. Once the pallet at the unloading end is removed, the pallet closest to the unloading end automatically slides forward to take its place.
Gravity Flow Racking consists of two main components: the shelf structure and the rolling tracks. The height of these tracks is designed by engineers to allow pallets to be loaded at a higher end and then freely slide down to a lower unloading end. Under the force of gravity, the rollers enable smoother sliding. Once the pallet at the unloading end is removed, the pallet closest to the unloading end automatically slides forward to take its place.
Advantages of Gravity Flow Racking:
- Exceptionally High Space Utilization:
"First-In, First-Out" (FIFO) or, less commonly, "Last-In, First-Out" (LIFO) storage model by utilizing
gravity and inclined tracks. Within the same floor area, it can store a substantially larger quantity of
goods than traditional racking, making it particularly suitable for warehouses with limited space.
Gravity flow racking is an excellent solution to ensure FIFO. This prevents product obsolescence and
waste, maintaining inventory freshness and quality.
- Highly Efficient Material Flow:
The distance and intensity of manual handling are greatly reduced. Operators only need to place
goods at the loading end, where they automatically slide towards the picking end. This continuous,
automated process significantly improves in-and-out warehouse efficiency and reduces operation time.
- Reduced Labor Intensity and Improved Safety:
The automated movement of goods minimizes the physical effort required from warehouse staff,
reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries. With fewer manual trips between storage locations, the
overall safety of warehouse operations is enhanced.
Advantages of Gravity Flow Racking:
- Exceptionally High Space Utilization:
"First-In, First-Out" (FIFO) or, less commonly, "Last-In, First-Out" (LIFO) storage model by utilizing
gravity and inclined tracks. Within the same floor area, it can store a substantially larger quantity of
goods than traditional racking, making it particularly suitable for warehouses with limited space.
Gravity flow racking is an excellent solution to ensure FIFO. This prevents product obsolescence and
waste, maintaining inventory freshness and quality.
- Highly Efficient Material Flow:
The distance and intensity of manual handling are greatly reduced. Operators only need to place
goods at the loading end, where they automatically slide towards the picking end. This continuous,
automated process significantly improves in-and-out warehouse efficiency and reduces operation time.
- Reduced Labor Intensity and Improved Safety:
The automated movement of goods minimizes the physical effort required from warehouse staff,
reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries. With fewer manual trips between storage locations, the
overall safety of warehouse operations is enhanced.