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FAQ Part 1 – How High Can I Build My Pallet Flow Rack?

By Mallard Mfg / November 5, 2015

Mallard Gravity Flow Experts Answer Your Pallet Flow Rack Design Questions There are a few questions that most customers ask us at least once, like… ”How high can I build my pallet flow system” and “How deep can I design my pallet flow rack?” So we thought we’d take the opportunity to offer our advice…

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A Controlled Pallet Flow is a Safer, More Efficient Pallet Flow

By Mallard Mfg / October 29, 2015

Speed– it’s generally considered a great thing in warehousing and distribution. The faster we move products through the warehouse, the better.  Speed – when it comes to your pallet flow application, well that is a bit more involved.  In addition to several other design parameters like product load, pallet type, track design and pitch, careful…

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Car Maker Finds Universal Pallet Flow Solution on Mallard Test Drive

By Mallard Mfg / August 27, 2015

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…

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The Pallet-Tote; a Popular Merger with Big Impact on Pallet Flow Design

By Mallard Mfg / August 14, 2015

  A marriage between pallets and containers makes a lot of sense; an all-in-one unit to contain, store, handle, pick and transport otherwise tricky products and loose items.  The variety of options, shapes and styles are vast, giving you the flexibility to find the perfect fit for your product or application.  Great news – yes,…

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Pallet Flow and Plastic Pallets… Why We Test EVERY One!

By Mallard Mfg / July 24, 2015

Plastic Pallets are gaining in popularity for good reason; they’re weather-resistant, reusable, sustainable, easy to clean, bug-free and durable. While the pallet market grows pretty steadily at 1% per year, the plastic pallet market increases by about 2.4% per year (over 130 million pallets) largely because the product is lightweight and reusable.   While they are…

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Will the Real GMA Pallet Please Stand Up?

By Mallard Mfg / June 19, 2015

Get the Most from Your Pallet Flow by Using Quality GMA Pallets Quality counts. And it’s built into every aspect of Mallard pallet flow products; from our design, manufacturing and testing, to the selection of every track, wheel or roller used. But, just as critical to system performance is the quality of the pallet. As…

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How to Relieve Back Pressure in Extra-Deep Pallet Flow Systems

By Mallard Mfg / June 2, 2015

Whether you’re using pallet flow for high density full pallet storage or floor level case-pick applications, back pressure – the pressure exerted from the weight of the rear pallets – can have serious impact on worker safety and productivity.  Back pressure is approximately 6% of the combined weight of the rear pallet loads. Example: 5-deep…

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