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Huizhou Shelving Factory: What is a flow rack?
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2025-07-24
Flow rack, also known as flow-through rack or gravity flow rack, is a lightweight First-In, First-Out (FIFO) racking system that uses rollers to enable automatic sliding and efficient access of goods. The following are its core features and applications:
Core Structure and Principle
- Components: Primarily composed of a rack frame, rollers (flow bars), and connecting accessories. Flow bars are usually made of roller-type aluminum alloy or sheet metal, placed at a 3° to 5° incline to form a slide.
- Working Principle: Goods are placed on the rollers and, relying on their own weight, slide from the loading end (higher) to the picking end (lower), achieving "first-in, first-out". The incline of the rollers can be adjusted according to the weight and size of the goods, usually used in conjunction with totes, parts bins, or cardboard boxes.
Key Features
- Efficient Access: Reduces manual handling, increasing access efficiency by 50% or more, especially suitable for frequent picking and replenishment scenarios (such as assembly lines, distribution centers).
- High Space Utilization: By adjusting the angle and height of the flow bars, storage density can be maximized, supporting individual unit use or multi-unit combinations to adapt to different space requirements.
- Strict Adherence to First-In, First-Out: Avoids backlog or expiration of goods, reducing inventory costs, suitable for industries with high time sensitivity (such as pharmaceuticals, food).
- Flexibility and Scalability: Electronic tags can be added for information management and real-time tracking of goods; it can also be used in assembly line production and process conversion scenarios.
Application Scenarios
- Manufacturing: On both sides of assembly lines in the automotive, electronics, and chemical industries, used for rapid replenishment of parts and process conversion.
- Warehousing and Logistics: Sorting areas of logistics distribution centers and warehouses, especially suitable for small, high-volume, fast-turnover goods (such as parts, daily necessities).
- Other Scenarios: Warehouses with frequent shipments, production workshops, and other places requiring efficient management.
With its efficient and compact features, flow rack has become an important tool for optimizing processes in modern warehousing and production, especially suitable for scenarios requiring "first-in, first-out" management and high-frequency picking.
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