Vancouver, B.C. (British Columbia) sales, installation and service of flow racksUsing gravity as the free power source, carton flow systems cut order picking labour costs up to 75% over static systems. Separate stocking and picking aisles, along with pick faces that are always stocked enhance efficiency. • First-in / first-out product rotation Flow Storage consists of two elements: a static rack structure and dynamic flow rails. The flow rails are a track/roller system set at a decline along the length of the rack. Flow rails allow loads to move by gravity from the loading end to the unloading end. Each flow lane includes self-energized speed controllers (brakes) to gently control the speed of movement within the flow lanes. As a load is removed, the loads behind it move forward to the unloading position. The flow system depth, height, and width are limited only by the size of your facility and the capabilities of your material handling equipment. Flow Storage solutions are used in situations where storage density and inventory rotation are priorities. The Advantages of Flow Rack Systems: First-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory control Loads are transported, via the flow rails from the loading end to the unloading end of the storage system. The first load in is always the first load to be taken out. This constant stock rotation is especially beneficial with perishable or time-sensitive goods, such as food or pharmaceuticals, where a lost product becomes a lost profit. Reduced handling costs Once loaded, product rotation is automatic. Some racks eliminate labor and fork truck operation to rearrange loads. And on others, flow rails are powered by gravity, requiring no electricity or other utilities. Reduced handling equipment costs Fork lifts are required only for the initial loading and final unloading. Because only two aisles are necessary, aisle space can be reduced by 75 percent. Fewer fork lifts, operating fewer hours, and consuming less fuel can accomplish the same handling function. |
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