Car Maker Finds Universal Pallet Flow Solution on Mallard Test Drive

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Another case solved for the engineering test team at Mallard! We were asked by a leading car manufacturer to create a single pallet flow rack lane design to work with a wide range of products and pallets in their manufacturing parts assembly areas. No Problem… we thought.  But as the variables grew, we knew that a comprehensive “test drive” in our in-house testing lab was the only approach if we were going to find a single solution. The customer receives auto parts on steel rack pallets of varying sizes and construction. The pallets range in size from 52” x 48” to 48” x 32.5”, and some have bars on the bottom, while others do not. Additionally, they receive some products on plastic and wooden pallets.

The Test Lab 

The test was interesting, not only due to the varying product and pallet sizes but also the varying weights of the steel rack pallets vs. the wooden and plastic ones. Also, all had different types of bottom boards and surfaces that would need to flow unhindered, with the steel pallet being the most challenging having only a 2” runner around the perimeter.  We tested each using the Mallard full roller pallet flow. All the pallets progressed in a controlled flow on a 3/8” per foot pitch with up to 1600 lbs. of load on the 1.9” diameter rollers. Success! After thorough testing in our in-house lab, we were able to go back to our customer with the single, best-fit design to their unique circumstances.

Full Roller Pallet Flow Rack - Mallard Manufacturing
Mallard’s full roller pallet flow is our most flexible type of pallet flow system, ideal for customers with regularly changing pallet configurations.

Full Roller Advantages:

  • Accommodates a range of pallet sizes & styles
  • Adaptable to all major manufacturers’ rack
  • Custom mounting brackets – low-profile, heavy-duty use
  • Customizable with 3 roller diameter options & choice of axles
  • Built to last – heavy-duty bearings, axles, tube, and side channel
  • Low maintenance
  • Full-width speed controllers available

If you would like us to test your pallets in our in-house testing lab to ensure safe and efficient flow, just contact the Mallard gravity flow experts.