A+ Gravity Flow Rack Testing Services

Welcome to the Mallard Engineering Test Lab. Take an insider’s look into where we develop and refine new gravity flow rack products, applications, and designs --and, equally important, where we test system designs with customer-supplied inventory, pallets, cartons, etc.

Our customer testing services are a favored value-add that is a distinct feature of purchasing Mallard gravity flow rack. We conduct a series of test runs on sample pallet flow or carton flow lanes built to the design specs for that facility. We video each test to show what works, what doesn’t, and what we think should be done to optimize performance.

Test Lab Advantages

Ensure System Performance - Work out any design kinks and confirm compatibility with inventory, pallets, cartons, etc.

Save Time - We’ll find potential issues before the rack is installed and in use.

Confirm Performance with Changing Inventory - Test existing system designs with new inventory or pallet styles to ensure conformity.

Preempt Safety Concerns - Let our team demonstrate safe flow rack operation and identify potential risks to protect your team and your investment.

Customer Gravity Flow Testing Process

  1. Challenge Review – What is the customer’s goal & warehouse environment?
  2. Brainstorming – Develop pallet flow system options.
  3. Test Plan – Test actual (or simulated) load types and sizes
    1. Space allocation
    2. Lane design, depth, and pitch
    3. Speed controllers
    4. Pallet separators
  4. Re-test variations until we find an optimized solution

Customers receive a comprehensive test report, pallet evaluation, and video for review and approval before moving the project forward.

No Pallet Left Unturned -- Really

A key element of your gravity flow test is thoroughly examining your pallets, totes, cartons, crates, etc. The better the contact points between the flow rails and inventory, the better results you’ll get from your system. 

The Mallard team flags all pallet concerns, such as broken or loose boards, protruding nails, pod feet, tote overhangs, loose plastic wrap, etc. If we find a hazard that may interfere with quality gravity flow operation, we flag it and help address it before compromising the system.

Broken Pallet

Broken Bottom Board

Nails

Nails Jutting Out

Soft Wood

Soft Wood

Our goal is complete customer satisfaction, and the end zone often runs right through our test lab. Contact our team for more information or to schedule a pallet flow or carton flow test run.

Download the Pallet Evaluation & Flow Test Request Form Here

Pallet Evaluation Request Form