Pallet and Flow Racking
Handling Concepts has installed pallet and flow racking systems for a wide range of industries and applications.
These systems are ideal for warehouse storage and retrieval, inventory management, order fulfillment and distribution as well as making the most efficient use of floor to ceiling space.
We can help you design the best solution in your facility that will increase work flow efficiency and lower your overall distribution costs.
Contact us today for a free consultation by phone or on-site.
Standard Interchangeable Roll-Formed Pallet Racking
This is the most popular pallet rack in the U.S.
The beams and frames will integrate with all major rack manufacturers and are designed in accordance with strict RMI specifications.
The tapered design allows beam studs to fit snugly in the upright slots so beams stay engaged.
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Uprights are available with interchangeable teardrop or t-bolt beam connections
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Interchangeable pallet racking uprights are available in a large range of sizes and capacities to fit any warehouse need
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Roll-formed step beams are available in heights from 2.5" to 6" in many different gauges
Structural Steel Pallet Racking
Racking systems constructed of structural steel are all-welded design and are available in bolted connections or a hybrid rack with structural uprights and roll-formed beams.
This option is a cost-effective solution and is available with interchangeable teardrop punched uprights and roll-formed beams with automatic locking devices that snap into place.
This can save time and labor during installation.
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Structural racks are designed with high-strength, structural steel C-channels for added toughness and rigidity to prevent damage from forklift abuse
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Structural steel uprights can be used with roll-formed beams for a cost-effective warehouse solution
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Uprights are available with interchangeable teardrop or t-bolt beam connections
Carton Flow Racking
Carton Flow Rack can dramatically improve warehouse efficiency by organizing product and rotating stock automatically.
Long, straight, dedicated lanes maintain product organization and keep labor costs down.
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Carton Flow Rack systems are gravity-driven and perfect for applications with numerous SKUs.
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Inventory rotation is ensured with First-In/First-Out presentation basis
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Carton Flow Rack uses sloped shelves to improve visibility and order accuracy and is ideal for split case or piece picking
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Separating the loading aisle from the retrieval aisle allows pickers to operate more efficiently
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Carton Flow Rack Systems typically use about half the floor space that standard pallet rack does
Pallet Flow Racking
The Pallet Flow Rack system is driven by gravity. Product flows back to a picking position and is easily accessible to the operator. It is perfect for fast-moving product with first-in/first out (FIFO) stock rotation. Heavy-duty skate wheels on sloped shelves allow palletized loads to flow forward for picking. The high-density storage utilizes warehouse space with fewer aisles.
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Reduced handling costs because product rotation is automatic
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Powered by gravity with no electricity needed
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Dedicated aisles for loading and unloading create efficient work flow
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Storage density is doubled within the same square footage
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Higher density means less real-estate and less utility costs
Push Back Racking
Push Back rack systems are available in structural or roll-formed frames. These simple and efficient systems work by placing pallet loads on a series of nesting carts that are fed forward by gravity on rigid structural steel rails.
The Push Back Rack solution is extremely low-profile. This allows you to store items up to five pallets deep and still create more stocking space and clearance between levels.
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Forklift drivers never enter the rack
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Multiple pallets can be stored at the depth of every picking position
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Push Back requires minimal maintenance
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Push Back carts can be engineered for specially sized pallets or containers
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Last-In/First-Out stock rotation
Drive-In / Drive-Through Racking
Drive-In Rack and Drive-Thru Rack Systems are a cost-effective solution to high-density storage and eliminate the need for additional space or expansion.
Drive-In Pallet Rack Systems load and retrieve from the same side, creating Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) inventory retrieval.
Drive-Thru Pallet Rack Systems load from one side and unload from the other to create First-In-First-Out inventory retrieval (FIFO); forklifts can enter from either aisle. These systems are perfect for:
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Refrigerated warehouses
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Food and beverage
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Automotive
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Agricultural
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Chemical and barrel storage
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Pharmaceutical
Pick Modules
Pick Module systems are specifically designed to maximize each customer's product as a full pallet is broken down to a case and then to each individual piece for picking. Multi-level platforms provide cost-saving use of vertical warehouse space allowing workers to pick orders up to four levels high.
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Pick Modules are engineered systems designed for fast-moving products in high-volume applications
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Move product efficiently through your distribution facility
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Integrated conveyor and sortation systems direct the flow of in-bound product through the order fulfillment stage
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High density storage systems designed for product flow of pallets and cartons
AS/RS Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
The benefits of a narrow aisle system such as AS/RS lie in the minimal space required and the reduced labor needed for material storage and retrieval.
Automated storage and retrieval systems are computer-controlled systems with extreme accuracy operating in very narrow aisles. Due to the narrow aisles in an automated storage system, a typical 12' aisle can be reduced to a narrow 7' aisle. This creates up to 40% more space for warehouse storage.
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Accurate inventory control and improve order picking accuracy
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Improve worker safety and reduce operator fatigue
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Remove bottlenecks and improve picking throughput
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Reduce labor costs and number of workers needed for daily operations
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Reduce building footprint and maximize floor space utilization