flow lanes

Pallet Load Specs Dictate Universal vs. Varied Pallet Flow Lane Configuration

By Mallard Mfg / May 25, 2017

Pallet flow is, simply put, a gravity flow storage solution for pallet stored material.  Rollers set at a pitch glide pallets down to a forward pick position. That’s it. Simple right? Well, no, not so fast. Pallet flow rack systems must be carefully designed to accommodate the unique inventory and operational needs of  each customer.…

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Is it a Rail? A Lane? Or Maybe a Track? Know Your Pallet Flow Rack Terms

By Mallard Mfg / October 6, 2016

If you’ve been around the warehousing industry awhile, most or all of these common pallet flow racking terms will be familiar. Familiar yes, but you’d be surprised how often even the pros need a little clarification regarding the terms that help identify a pallet flow rack system. So here’s a little “cheat sheet” that we’ve…

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