The Mobile Heavy-Duty Flow Rack is ideal for picking individual SKUs that make up a manufacturing kit, typically appropriate for assembly applications. The flow rack is also useful for general storage of pull-to-ship parts and point of use presentation rack within an assembly work cell.
The rack is built using Creform 1.65 in. (42 mm) pipe and joints for extra capacity and rigidity, as well as providing for flexibility and reusability. The unit features wide Creform Placon roller conveyor for good flow characteristics and strength, while the low-friction skate wheel conveyors allow for shallow flow lane angles that are suitable for both plastic returnable totes as well as cardboard boxes. The gravity flow rack assists in first-in, first out inventory management.
The flow rack is configured with a stair step design to improve access to parts in plastic totes presented at the two supply levels. Each level features lane dividers to ensure that the totes are loaded within their lane and stay in their lane. The whole flow rack can be customized with only simple tools.
The flow rack pictured is 54 x 72 x 71 in. (137.2 x 182.9 x 180.3 cm) and has a load capacity rating of 800 lb (362.9 kg). It features 4 in. (10.2 cm) casters and six swivel wheels, two that feature brakes.
Accessories can include information sheet holders, label holders, tool storage, hooks to hang tools, and other supplies. It can also be built with feet, rather than wheels.
