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It Takes Two… to Make this Pallet Flow System Flow Just Right
At Mallard Manufacturing we offer five unique types of pallet flow rack to suite nearly every pallet flow rack challenge: Magnum wheel, full and split roller, steel skate wheel and IE wheel. However, sometimes we’re given the opportunity to try something new and use our products in a creative way. Here’s a cool example of…
Where the Metal Meets the Flow… Pallet Flow Solutions for Custom Metal Containers
The Mallard in-house engineering testing lab was created for situations just like this latest pallet flow test. An industrial manufacturer of arc welding and cutting equipment needed a more productive method of inventory flow. The challenges our team faced in developing the best pallet flow solution were the oversized custom metal container and the heavy…
A Sweet Test for Magnum Wheel Pallet Flow
Candy may come in all shapes and sizes, but one Magnum wheel pallet flow system can handle it all. Cartons stacked low, or cartons stacked high… pallet flow rack handles the load. The only thing that can get sticky in this setup is if the cartons are stacked on broken and poorly-conditioned pallets. That’s a…
7 FAQs –Ergo Cell Pneumatic Separator for Pallet Flow — Boost Case-Picking Efficiency, Reduce Worker Injury
At Mallard we focus on gravity flow solutions to make warehouse operations run more smoothly, efficiently and safely. Ergo Cell pneumatic separator for pallet flow is the epitome of what we do. Ergo Cell is a hydraulic lift table that is built into the discharge end of a pallet flow system. It works in conjunction…
7 FAQs –Building a Rainbow with Pallet Flow Layer Pick Separator
Considering a layer pick application for your high-volume, high-SKU order fulfillment?… Good Pick! Layer picking is a highly productive, cost-effective solution for beverage, wine & spirits, grocery, or retail applications requiring multiple or mixed SKU pallet shipments. Each layer of cases on the pallet is comprised of a different SKU, creating a multi-layered “rainbow” pallet….
Case-Pick Productivity Boost with Pallet Flow -7 Flex Separator FAQs Answered
There’s already enough pressure to meet customer demand in high-volume, case-picking operations… why contend with more? Mallard’s flex separator (FS 200) removes pressure, specifically back pressure, in floor-mounted pallet flow applications designed for case picking. Less back pressure improves pick rates and worker safety and protects inventory and equipment. The flex separator is mounted in…
Pallet Flow Rack Puts the Squeeze on Inefficient Frozen Juice Distribution
Growth in the frozen food sector is predicted to continue rising with the aging of millennials. What that means for the distribution sector is even more SKUs in an often already tight, expensive, and challenging-to-manage space. Pallet flow rack is adaptable to harsh freezer conditions and a productivity winner when it comes to efficient inventory…
Mallard Pallet Flow Rack is a “Big Advantage in the Field”
Thanks for all the great feedback on our deep-lane pallet flow rail design and splicing kit! We’ve heard from so many material handling systems dealers, installers and warehouse managers about the ease of installation and economy of our deep lane pallet flow that we just had to share the good news. What is the benefit…
PROMAT 2019 – Mallard’s Gravity Flow Solutions are Simply, “WOW!”
It’s ProMat 2019 and the gang is all here… but more importantly the gravity flow solution you need is here! At Booth S449 to be exact. How can we say that? It’s easy to be confident when you know your pallet flow, carton flow and specialty flow rack products are tried, true and proven successful…
Buyer Beware Series Takes on Skate Wheel Pallet Flow
Just because steel skate wheel pallet flow is considered a lower-cost pallet flow solution, doesn’t mean that broken parts and productivity losses should be routine or expected. Mallard’s Buyer Beware blog series is here to help you identify the product features, design considerations, and installation quality that you should expect from your skate wheel pallet…