Pallet flow racking system: agile operations and perfect FIFO turnover
Pallet flow racking consists of high-density storage structures formed by slightly sloped channels with rollers that enable pallets to slide into place. Palletised loads are inserted in the highest part of the channel and move by gravity to the opposite end, where they are ready to be removed.
There are no intermediate aisles in a flow rack system, which increases storage capacity. In addition, the flow through racking can work in line with the FIFO (first in, first out) strategy, facilitating efficient inventory management.
Advantages of pallet flow racking
• Maximum utilisation of surface area: pallet flow racking is a high-density storage solution that significantly increases a warehouse’s capacity.
• Flawless product turnover: its compatibility with the FIFO method fosters excellent inventory control.
• Time savings: having all SKUs available in a single working aisle makes it easy to locate any product, reducing forklift manoeuvring time and speeding up pallet removal.
• Separation of loading and unloading: pallet storage and retrieval are performed from separate aisles. This eliminates interference and enables forklifts to work without interruptions.
• Multiple SKUs: although each channel houses a single SKU, these can vary between the different channels.
• Better energy consumption: implementation of this system in facilities run at low temperatures reduces energy consumption since the volume to be cooled is smaller.