Commonly used in preparation for shipping, interim storage, and dispatch or goods reception areas, sliding rack systems provide convenience in handling perishable items with a short shelf life.

What are Sliding Rack Systems?

The operating principle of sliding rack systems is based on roller channels. The roller channels are inclined in the unloading direction. The placed material slides automatically towards the incline with the help of load rollers. The roller systems in sliding racks vary according to the type of material, performing both storage and transportation duties.

It is possible to mount the channels on top of each other and side by side. This allows for the efficient use of the warehouse space in terms of both height and volume. The opportunity it provides for automatic material flow is also an advantage of this warehouse system. The corridors for loading and unloading in sliding rack systems are different. The first load placed on the rack becomes the first load taken in the unloading direction.

There are two types of sliding rack systems: Boxed Sliding Rack Systems and Pallet Sliding Rack Systems.

Boxed Sliding Rack Systems

The design of boxed sliding rack systems takes into account the weights and dimensions of the boxes to be placed. It is an ideal rack system for businesses storing a large number of unique products with varying quantities and box flows.

Dividers on the channels separate the boxes from each other, providing organized storage space. It helps reduce labor costs due to the order it brings to the picking process. Stocks of boxes and cartons slide via plastic cylinders through gravity from the loading process to the picking area.

The box placement and order picking corridors are different. It is easily accessible, significantly reducing the product search time. This storage system is suitable for warehouses where orders are picked, packaged, and shipped.

Pallet Sliding Rack Systems

Pallet sliding rack systems are suitable for warehouses where a large quantity of the same type of product is stored. Similar to sliding rack systems, when a pallet is taken from the unloading corridor, it slides over the pallet rollers at the back and takes its place in the front row. Unlike boxed rack systems, the sliding speed of the pallets is controlled by brakes in the system.

Dividers are present to separate the pallets, preventing the pressure of the pallet behind when the first pallet is taken.

It is the most ideal storage system for intermediate storage stages in goods reception or preparation for shipping, providing speed to operations in dispatch and goods reception areas. It offers automatic stock turnover with the FIFO principle (first in, first out). It is an ideal rack system for the food industry and perishable products. It is preferred in areas with dense storage and saves costs in forklift usage. For your sliding, boxed, and pallet rack system needs, you can contact our customer relations team or explore our products and services in detail on our website.

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