A carton flow rack—also known as a gravity flow rack—is a dynamic shelving system designed for high-efficiency picking operations. It uses angled roller tracks or wheels that allow cartons, boxes, or totes to move smoothly from the loading side (rear) to the picking side (front) using gravity.
How does it work?
Products are loaded at the rear (restocking side).
Items automatically flow forward to the front as cartons are picked.
Supports First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory management.
What are the advantages of carton flow racks?
1. High-density storage and space optimization
The goods in the carton flow rack automatically slide by gravity, achieving a “first-in, first-out” operation mode. Its storage utilization rate is more than 60% higher than that of ordinary shelves, making it especially suitable for warehouse environments with limited space that need to be efficiently utilized.
For example, in auto parts factories, similar parts can be stored on fluent shelves to reduce channel occupation and improve storage density.
2. Logistics efficiency has been significantly improved
The storage and withdrawal efficiency of goods is 10 times that of ordinary shelves. Employees can replenish the goods from one end of the shelf and quickly pick them up on the other end without repeated handling, greatly shortening the operating time.
In the distribution center, this design increases the sorting efficiency by 30%-50%, meeting the needs of high-frequency shipments.
3. Cost-effective
The investment recovery period is short, and costs can usually be recovered within 2 years. Its structure is simple and does not require heavy equipment such as forklifts, reducing initial investment and long-term maintenance costs. At the same time, it has high durability, reducing replacement frequency and further savings.
Use scenarios of the carton flow rack
1. Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop
In the automotive, electronics and other industries, carton flow rack are used to store small and medium-sized parts (such as screws, bearings) and support assembly line process conversion.
2. Logistics and Distribution Center
Suitable for high-frequency sorting scenarios, such as e-commerce warehouses or express delivery transfer stations. After the goods are deposited from the high-end, they automatically slide to the low-end pick-up port, and employees can quickly complete the packaging and delivery.
3. Commercial retail and supermarkets
It is used to display promotional products or small items (such as snacks and daily necessities), which can be easily obtained by customers, and staff can replenish the goods in time.
Post time: Jul-04-2025