FILO in the SILO – Low-Profile Push-Back Flow Rack Delivers Needed Capacity Boost

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Who isn’t looking for greater storage capacity these days? It’s a familiar need with a lot of possible solutions, some old and some new. Push-back flow rack bridges the gap as a newer twist on a tried-and-true storage method. Using pallet flow lanes with single-aisle load and pick access delivers low profile, deep-lane, easy-to-use storage for First-In/Last-Out inventory rotation.

Push-Back Pallet Flow Rack - Mallard ManufacturingTake a look at a recent installation of a push-back pallet flow rack system that was able to increase storage capacity for feed & grain producer.

Push-Back Flow Rack System

  • 6-deep push-back system with limited clearance height
  • 3 levels high – low profile design increases capacity potential
  • 3-rail wheeled pallet flow hybrid Magnum wheel & M-150 wheel combination
  • Bolt-on ramp stops

Designing pallet flow lanes for push-back storage allows for deeper lane storage over traditional cart systems. Push-back pallet flow can go as deep as 12 pallets without the need for carts and with a much lower profile. Pallet flow rails are also more accommodating to varying sizes of pallets.

Push-Back Flow Rack Advantages

  • First-In/Last-Out (FILO) inventory rotation
  • 90% more storage capacity vs. selective
  • Unique SKU per lane
  • Up to 12 pallets deep vs. 5 with push-back carts
  • Lower profile vs traditional cart systems
  • Easily converts to FIFO inventory rotation
  • Promotes selectivity for faster pick rates

Push-Back Pallet Flow Rack - Mallard Manufacturing

Custom Rail Design – Durable & Budget-Friendly

The Mallard team created a custom rail solution for this customer to provide a more budget-friendly yet durable & dependable application. The rails were created using our Magnum wheels (the industry’s strongest, most reliable wheels) for the first pallet position, and then we transitioned to our M-150 wheels for the rest of the rail length. The Magnum wheels are built to take the continuous strain from pallet loading without splitting or cracking under repeated pressure. Magnum wheels are nearly double the wheel width of the M-150 wheels and are manufactured using a robust resin to further protect against damage.

Hybrid Magnum & M-150 Flow Rails- Mallard Manufacturing

Hybrid Rails – Magnum & M-150 Wheels

Flow Rail Mounting Brackets - Mallard Manufacturing

Easy-to-Install Mounting Brackets

Mallard pallet flow also comes with easy-to-install, custom-configured mounting brackets that save time and money during installation.

Our bolt-on ramp stops are another cost-saving measure. Ramp stops are manufactured using heavy-duty 8-gauge steel to protect against damage; however, our bolt-on design allows for quick replacement of just the ramp stop… no need to change out the whole rail should the stop become damaged.

The Mallard team is ready to help you find or create the storage capacity that you need to meet your operational needs. Our expansive line of gravity flow rack products and accessories, coupled with our team of experts, is the right combination for solving your warehouse & distribution challenges. Call us today, and let’s put the power of gravity to work for you.

Push-Back Pallet Flow Rack - Mallard Manufacturing